1. Singapore is a gateway to other Asian Countries
Just a couple of minutes to Malaysia, over an hour to Bangkok and Cambodia, 2.5 hours to Bali and to Hong Kong. Furthermore, there are budget airlines that can get you there without depleting your life savings!
Check out: www.jetstar.com or www.airasia.com
But of course the best part is that IT IS JUST 3 HOURS FROM MANILA!
It's just like getting caught in traffic on your way home from work if you were in Manila! Cebu Pacific flies daily, book at www.cebupacificair.com
2. Multi-cultural Society
Different religions: Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim. Each with its own traditions and holidays :)
Food food food: Chinese (Dimsum), Indonesian (Satay- ooh i love these!!!), Malay (Mi Goreng), Singaporean (Laksa). But you wont be deprived of the western food as fast food giants are abundant- McDonald's, Burger King, Kenny Rogers, KFC etc. There are also a lot of mediterranean food especially along Arab street. There's Moroccan, Turkish, Egyptian etc.
3. Shopping Galore
It seems to me that there is always at least one shopping mall at every MRT station! Singaporeans love to shop. We Pinoys just love to hang around the malls--- hehehe. On my first week here, since I was feeling a bit homesick- I bought 2 pairs of sandals and 1 shoulder bag! Shopping therapy hahaha.
Plus they have Electronic Gizmos and Gadgets Sale. And when they say sale they mean SALE! As in HUGE discounts!!!
4. English is the generally used language
No need to buy a translation book, you just have to get use to the-ir accent and Singlish
5. Tropical Climate
No need for bulky coats and clothes or shoes. You can wear flip flops, shorts, spaghetti blouses. Don't you just love wearing sexy sandals to work?
6. Transportation is very efficient and reliable
7. SAM - Self-service Automated Machine
You can do the following on this amazing machine:
Postal Services, Pay Telecom Bills, Utility Bills, Hospital Bills, Town Council Bills, HDB Bills, Credit Card Bills & Loans/Insurance, Fines, Top-ups, Tax & Licence Fees/ Carpark Renewal, make a donation and etc.
Visit their website at www.singpost.com/sam/sam_services.htm
8. Amazing Libraries with superb service features
The Robinsons Children's Library was inspired by the Bukit Batok Community Library at the West Mall. Singapore has a National Library, regional libraries and community libraries.
Check them out at www.nlb.gov.sg
9. Free Events and Activities
There are so many things to do here which will not cost you dime- you just have to know how and wehre to look!
10. Singapore is very clean, organized and safe
Need I say more?
2 comments:
How about the Philippines? Kaya ba maging "Singapore"?
YEAH!!! ngayon na yung final hatol kay Erap... no classes today!
If you look at history, both the Philippines and Singapore gained independence around the same time. But they have come a long long way from then.
I think it is just a matter of national attitude and determination to really improve our country.
If Filipinos can abide by the law when they are abroad, why can't they when they are at their own country?
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