Singapore Destination Guide

Known as Asia’s submissive cousin, Singapore is not without surprises. True, this is a city racked with boring bankers, but there's so much more to it than this: look beyond the venues built specifically for their tastes and you will find a second city. Adventure seekers might like skiing or snowboarding indoors at Snow City, for example. Or perhaps climbing up steep, forested trails at the Central Catchment Nature Reserve might appeal. The food's good too: restaurants and bars are everywhere, and remain open late. Off the map are treasures like Wine Network, a very good wine bar off Dempsey Road in the antiques ghetto. The food is simple bar bites, but the atmosphere is clandestine, rustic and the wine is excellent.

Shoppers and spendthrifts will really enjoy Singapore. Don't miss the mega mall, Vivocity, or the city's humble market places, like the Geylang Serai Wet Market.

Zipping around the city is simple: Singapore’s fast and efficient MRT train line is very reliable, but if you prefer to explore by foot, the city has excellent markers, many in English, guiding you to your desired location.