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crazypeltast52 posted:Kaisu or however it's spelled is a very powerful force here. It's a cultural thing that they don't want to lose out on anything to anyone. But as for the iPad, its also a status symbol out here, because nobody really uses them for anything productive. I'm pretty sure it's kiasu, and Singaporeans also say it after they've waited three hours in line to get bubble tea at Koi.
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crazypeltast52 posted:Hey William567, if you didn't get with that Canadian tonight I'll be disappointed. Hahahah post-zouk prata was the best call though
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william567 posted:Hahahah post-zouk prata was the best call though Prata is always the best call.
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SnowWolf posted:Have any of you been to Marina Bay Sands? The infinity pool on top of the building looks amazing. I want to go to Singapore just to swim in it (yes, I know you have to be a hotel guest). Yes, I stayed at Marina Bay Sands a few weeks ago. The infinity pool is loving awesome, though the staff need to do a bit of a better job of keeping the entire skypark area clean. Rooms are well appointed, service is very, very good, shopping in the underground mall is great though not on the level of Ion, Paragon etc. The international chef restaurants are very good as well. Self-taken shots of the pool:  
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Jan 24, 2011 01:05
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Looks like it's going to rain, like always. The one thing I don't miss about Singapore is the weather, though I basically went from one extreme (not really extreme but pretty different) to another by going from Singapore to Beijing.
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Blah, wished I got myself an account earlier so I could chime in when I was still in Singapore. I was born there, but family migrated to New Zealand when I was a youngin. Came back during late 2008 for national service, just finished that recently and am overseas again. Hated national service, but enjoyed the two years overall. Anyway to contribute: If you're into flea markets, there is usually one held at Haji lane every month or so. The range is quite diverse, can usually get new second hand shoes or clothes for very low prices. Haji lane is however very small, and squeezing with hundreds of singapore hipsters in 30 degree weather is exhausting. Public transport is efficient, especially with the introduction of the circle line for the MRT. Buses are okay too, but you usually have to make multiple stops and transfer. There is night rider buses on friday and saturday, but it only applies to the buses that travel to town. Runs from 11:30pm to 4:30am. http://gothere.sg/directions is the best for finding your way around. Nightlife wise, clarke quay is lively and vibrant but I prefered going to geylang for a drink at the coffe shops or. The food at geylang is the poo poo, especially froglegs congee. 'La Sap' bars and pubs are usually pretty fun as well, if you're into that sort of things. Thai discos are quite popular too. http://www.tab.com.sg/ TAB is great as well if you're into more indie music. Singapore probably has the best food ever however if you're eating at hawker centers avoid the japanese or korean foodstore as they're usually cooked by mainlanders and aren't authentic at all. The national museum is awesome.
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I'm debating on visiting Singapore or London, leaning towards Singapore. Mostly due to the fact that I have family there. Lame question: How's the weather August'ish? Is my poor Midwestern US self going to be melted? Good question(?): Prices are roughly the same as any large city across the world right? $7 bucks for a meal, etc..? Goon question: I'm Hispanic, and the only thing that I have to "worry about" is getting slightly less attention than white tourists, right?
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Jan 27, 2011 05:27
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Street-food is cheaper than $7 and it is delicious. Singaporeans love food and they cater to just about any flavor there (with a wide price range depending on what you want). I wouldn't worry about being a hispanic in Singapore. Edit: I would say the weather in Singapore in August is around 30 degrees C and sunny. It's always pretty humid there though. Locutus of Burg fucked around with this message at 19:33 on Jan 27, 2011 |
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Jan 27, 2011 19:25
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So I'm going to be in Singapore visiting friends and stuff from February 4th to the 25th, anything going on during that time?
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Jan 29, 2011 07:11
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Uh yeah, a little something called the Chinese New Year
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fengzee posted:Uh yeah, a little something called the Chinese New Year Oh hey thanks for the information retard, it's almost like the two most important days are the second and third of February and I'm still going to be in China.
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speaking of Chinese new year, any sing goons up for doing something over the long weekend?
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Cuatal posted:Oh hey thanks for the information retard, it's almost like the two most important days are the second and third of February and I'm still going to be in China. Hey, no problem 
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Verr posted:Lame question: How's the weather August'ish? Is my poor Midwestern US self going to be melted? Further away from town, you'll be paying USD 2 for a meal, maybe USD 3 at max. In town, at fancy restaurants, it's a really wide range. I'd say 7 bucks a meal is possible if you're not looking for a steak or anything. If you don't speak as loudly as white Americans do on the train, you'll be fine. A few glances maybe but that's it. The Chinese New Year period is still on technically, so prepare for the barrage of ear-splitting noises posing as music in supermarkets and street shops. I'm pretty sure none of us Chinese actually like the music, it's just... part of the festival.
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Thanks for the responses guys; this is really helpful. Looking forward to heading out there.
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Feb 9, 2011 07:58
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I worked in Singapore for 6 weeks a year or so back, and I'm being sent back for another 8 weeks. I'd like suggestions on how not to go crazy.
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Feb 21, 2011 16:00
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You got to be more specific, dude. Do you like or dislike Singapore?
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Gravitas Shortfall posted:I worked in Singapore for 6 weeks a year or so back, and I'm being sent back for another 8 weeks. Eat a lot of prata.
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Cuatal posted:Eat a lot of prata. and milo godzilla.
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Mar 11, 2011 12:40
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I see lots of Singaporeans here
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If you've got money, more power to you. If you don't, follow the three month rule. You'll love it here for exactly 3 months then the day it changes on the calender you will despise it. I heard that when I first arrived and couldnt believe it but everyone who came the same time as me will attest.
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william567 posted:If you've got money, more power to you. If you don't, follow the three month rule. You'll love it here for exactly 3 months then the day it changes on the calender you will despise it. I heard that when I first arrived and couldnt believe it but everyone who came the same time as me will attest. So true, I don't even know what I'm going to do this summer after all the other SMU foreigners head back to places with reasonable alcohol prices.
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We're going to be in Singapore for a week and a bit in August. What are the best places to take someone out on a romantic occasion? Nothing with super fancy dress codes, but it doesn't have to be cheap either.
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Plenty of places with great food and ambiance. Nicked off a local forum. There are also lots of world class joints at the new casino at Marina Bay Sands. Name: Il Lido Tel: 6866 1977 Location: Sentosa Golf Club, Bukit Manis Rd, 099892 Type: Venice Inspired Pricing: About $80 - $100+ for set menu Remarks: Really nice ambience ESPECIALLY during sunset. Has El Fresco dining, Sunset dining. Even has a Lounge Bar. Name: Au Jardin Tel: 6466 8812 Location: EJH Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, Cluny Rd, 259569 Type: Contemporary French Cuisine Pricing: $150+ to $200+ per head Remarks: Al Fresco Dining in the garden Specialties: Mud Crabs, Frog Legs, Rabbit, Guinea Fowl, Veal Tenderloin, Foie Gras, Warm Chocolate Cake Name: Le Saint Julien ) Tel: 6534 5947 Location: Fullerton Boathouse Type: French Pricing: $180 - $200 per head Remarks: Elegent place with a view overlooking the Esplanade and Singapore river. Name: Equinox Tel: 6431 5669 Location: 2 Stamford Road, 70F Swissotel The Stamford Type: Asian, Western, International Pricing: About $100/pax without wines, $130 to $150 on average per head Remarks: Good Service, Excellent View, Average Food. Smart Casual Required. Specialties: Pan seared foie gras, Pan fried tiger prawn, chocolate fantasy
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BabyFur Denny posted:We're going to be in Singapore for a week and a bit in August. What are the best places to take someone out on a romantic occasion? Nothing with super fancy dress codes, but it doesn't have to be cheap either. Tetsuya's Waku Ghin and Guy Savoy's Guy Savoy, both at Marina Bay Sands, are top notch, both two of the world's best chefs - Savoy has a 3 star restaurant in Paris and a 2 star restaurant in Vegas. Iggy's @ the Hilton is also fantastic (recommend the degustation) - it's consistently rated in the world's top 50 (#27 this year, best in Singapore). None of these will be cheap, think in the range of US$250 a head minimum. But in terms of being impressive on a romantic occasion, these are where you want to be. brendanwor fucked around with this message at 05:59 on Jul 19, 2011 |
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So I have just arrived in Spore. I was planning on spending all of my time at the casino but I just found out that they don't offer texas hold'em so that's out. Anyone up for a drink tomorrow? Also, I was planning on staying in some cheapo hotel in Geylang but I didn't book it early enough and now I have found that all the budget hotels are neither cheap nor available. Who knew that hotels can actually be fully booked? In any case, what to do now?
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MY GIRLFRIEND and I recently spent 8 days in Spore. It was great! Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70EEvn1-3qY
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Ask creamyhorror to take you to that noodle place in the green line. It's a 30 min line up but drat it's good. Then have some kaya toast. What's the name of that restaurant? I like to send my relatives there since they are going to the spore 
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chiyosdad posted:So I have just arrived in Spore. I was planning on spending all of my time at the casino but I just found out that they don't offer texas hold'em so that's out. Anyone up for a drink tomorrow? If your looking for hostel cheap, then theres a few in Little India with private rooms.
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Is visiting the Botanic Garden at night interesting or just... dark? It's opened until midnight, that's why I am wondering...
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It's kind of cool when the lights are on, pretty romantic by the lake/auditorium area. It gets really creepy after they shut off the lights though. There aren't any guards to tell you you can't be there so you can go there at any hour via the carpark. If there's a lot of moonlight it looks like something out of the Jurassic period.
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Jim Bont posted:It's kind of cool when the lights are on, pretty romantic by the lake/auditorium area. It gets really creepy after they shut off the lights though. There aren't any guards to tell you you can't be there so you can go there at any hour via the carpark. If there's a lot of moonlight it looks like something out of the Jurassic period. Ah, thanks a lot. So when do the lights go off? At midnight?
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Hey Singapore goons, Theres a good chance that I'll be moving out as an expat in a year. Everything I read about Singapore makes me more excited for the move, but my one concern is housing. I'm not married so I only need a one bedroom/studio apartment, but I've heard those are almost non-existant/extremely expensive. What do single foreigners usually do? I've seen a few people in this thread talk about living with roommates, is that the norm? I don't know much of my compensation details yet (it's possible my company will pay for my apartment, you never know) but I expect it'll be decent, so I could handle highish rent (I'm from Vancouver, Canada so I'm used to 1,200$ rent for a single bedroom place).
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Aware this is a 3 month dormant thread, but I'm moving to your fine city on Saturday. Possibly time to Get this party (re) started?
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kru posted:Aware this is a 3 month dormant thread, but I'm moving to your fine city on Saturday. Yeah I'm going over on vacation in December, someone tell me what cool poo poo to do while I'm there 
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I am going to be in Singapore again between Christmas and New Year.
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caberham posted:Ask creamyhorror to take you to that noodle place in the green line. It's a 30 min line up but drat it's good. Then have some kaya toast. A friend visiting from NYC told me she really liked the food here, but she had basically been going to Waku Ghin, Andre, Santi, Gunther's, and other nice places. So whether you guys are here for fine international dining or Asian street food, you'll be fine. If anyone wants to chill out over dinner/drinks or walk the Southern Ridges sometime this month I might be free (except during my upcoming trip to Taipei over Christmas). Also, shameless plug but if you're interested in traditional martial arts, I recommend checking out a Wing Chun class taught by a buddy of mine. Happy holidays, folks! vvvv PMed ya creamyhorror fucked around with this message at 17:00 on Dec 15, 2011 |
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creamyhorror posted:Man, I wish I'd seen your post earlier. The place is Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, a dinky but highly popular coffeeshop stall; here's a gothere.sg map. Get the large bowl, else it may not be worth your queuing time. (Caveat: I don't think the noodles will be everyone's cup of tea, especially those unused to Asian food.) Can you PM me your mobile number? I'm going to be here for the next year at least, so really need to make me some chums!
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Just arrived this morning and am staying at the Green Kiwi hostel near Lavender MRT station. Had some Tai Hwa pork noodles for lunch today! It's very good, and I don't think it would taste odd to someone unaccustomed to Asian food. 5 kuai for a medium bowl, which is pretty expensive, but I guess most places here are around the same price? A 1.5 L bottle of water at 7-11 is 2.2 SGD, which is over 7 times more than the bottle I bought at an Indomaret in Bali yesterday. Beers are crazy expensive as well, even compared to Indonesia and Malaysia. Really missing 30 cent Chinese beers.  Walking down to Little India and Chinatown later, or maybe up to Geylang. kenner116 fucked around with this message at 06:25 on Dec 21, 2011 |
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kenner116 posted:A 1.5 L bottle of water at 7-11 is 2.2 SGD, which is over 7 times more than the bottle I bought at an Indomaret in Bali yesterday. Beers are crazy expensive as well, even compared to Indonesia and Malaysia. Really missing 30 cent Chinese beers. Don't buy stuff from 7-11/Cheers if you can, it'll be expensive. Hit up a minimart or a supermarket (Go for Ntuc, Cold Storage, Giants and Shop & Save, avoid 360/Marketplace as it's upscale and charges slightly more). You can get the supermarket housebrand water for like a dollar or less I think. Alcohol's mad expensive here, but sometimes the minimarts sell beer slightly cheaper. edit: Just saw your question about food prices. $5 is more then what you'd normally pay for that dish (it's probably be $3/$3.50 elsewhere), but it's because the place is famous/popular. mania fucked around with this message at 07:12 on Dec 21, 2011 |
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