FAQ to me on Singapore
There are few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) people have asked me about my impression about Singapore. It has been 10 days since my landing here and I am getting a pretty good look at the place.
The first couple of days was more of getting to know the transport system and the places/names of places. After getting an accommodation, it has been more of exploring the city and its attractions.
I have covered a few tourist spots. Below is the list I have covered till now:
1) Merlion/Marina Bay
2) Singapore Flyer
3) Singapore Botanical Garden
4) Singapore Philately Museum
5) Singapore Zoo
I am yet to explore Sentosa Island and Singapore Birds Park.
Coming back to FAQs, here are some FAQs and my answers to them:
1) How is Singapore?
The city/country is nice and is bubbling with people everywhere. The place is neat and green too. The weather is hot (around 90F) and humid. People are very busy working for 10-plus hours daily.
2) How is Little India?
I liked this place as it resembles Brigade Road or Jayanagar area in Bangalore. Also, this is a good place to taste Indian food as there are many restaurants to suit our palate.
3) What are similarities with Bangalore?
There are many. a) Population is similar to that in Bangalore. b) Some roads typically resemble roads in Bangalore which have huge canopy of trees. c) Cosmopolitan like Bangalore. d) City is growing taller because there is no space to grow wider. e) Food varieties and restaurants are available in plenty. Don't know why there is no MTR branch here :(.
4) What is the change I first noticed compared to Bangalore?
Transport system is the first thing I noticed. The pending dream of Bangalore citizens, the Metro, is here since 1987 (more about MRT - here). Now, Singapore Metro Rail Transport (called as MRT) is an integral part of everybody's life.
5) How tough is life in Singapore?
It is similar to any other metro around the globe. Any other city which can match this city in many aspects is New York. Good local transport, cosmopolitan in nature, costly real-estate, and busy life schedule makes Singapore resemble New York. Definitely, cost of living is very high which will come in to account while bringing up kids.
The first couple of days was more of getting to know the transport system and the places/names of places. After getting an accommodation, it has been more of exploring the city and its attractions.
I have covered a few tourist spots. Below is the list I have covered till now:
1) Merlion/Marina Bay
2) Singapore Flyer
3) Singapore Botanical Garden
4) Singapore Philately Museum
5) Singapore Zoo
I am yet to explore Sentosa Island and Singapore Birds Park.
Coming back to FAQs, here are some FAQs and my answers to them:
1) How is Singapore?
The city/country is nice and is bubbling with people everywhere. The place is neat and green too. The weather is hot (around 90F) and humid. People are very busy working for 10-plus hours daily.
2) How is Little India?
I liked this place as it resembles Brigade Road or Jayanagar area in Bangalore. Also, this is a good place to taste Indian food as there are many restaurants to suit our palate.
3) What are similarities with Bangalore?
There are many. a) Population is similar to that in Bangalore. b) Some roads typically resemble roads in Bangalore which have huge canopy of trees. c) Cosmopolitan like Bangalore. d) City is growing taller because there is no space to grow wider. e) Food varieties and restaurants are available in plenty. Don't know why there is no MTR branch here :(.
4) What is the change I first noticed compared to Bangalore?
Transport system is the first thing I noticed. The pending dream of Bangalore citizens, the Metro, is here since 1987 (more about MRT - here). Now, Singapore Metro Rail Transport (called as MRT) is an integral part of everybody's life.
5) How tough is life in Singapore?
It is similar to any other metro around the globe. Any other city which can match this city in many aspects is New York. Good local transport, cosmopolitan in nature, costly real-estate, and busy life schedule makes Singapore resemble New York. Definitely, cost of living is very high which will come in to account while bringing up kids.
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