Our Unexpected First Impressions Of Singapore

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  • čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
  • Small but mighty is probably the best way to describe the country of Singapore. This is our first time in Singapore and our goal for our first two days is to see as much as possible and get a first impression of the country.
    We don't do this often but to get a general view we decided to get on the Big Bus Hop On Hop Off which is the easiest way to hit all the touristic spots and other points of interests.
    We started with the botanic gardens which is a UNESCO World heritage Site. A very nice green space like you will see all over Singapore.
    From there, we headed to Orchard Road, the best place to do all your shopping but this is not what we were after. Instead we visited the Dancing Crab restaurant to try Singapore's national dish known as Chili Crab. Definitely on the more expensive side but also very delicious!
    After not being able to make it to the top of the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel, we made our way back to Clarke Quay for some food by the river before heading back to our hotel for the night.
    For our entire stay in Singapore, we styed in a very nice and fairly affordable hotel called Citadines Rocher Hotel in Little India which you can book here: booking.tp.st/WbQHDlcY
    For our second day, we were able to make it up to the observation deck of the Marina Bay Sands hotel which offers you one of the best view in the country.
    From there, we went back closer to our hotel to explore Little India which ended up being our favorite spot in Singapore. From the food to the hustle and bustle, this is the place to be if you ask us.
    And let's not forget the daily night and water show also by the Marina Bay Hotel. This drone show is about 15 minutes long and you can't miss it!
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    Chapters:
    0:00 We Made It To Singapore
    1:03 Clarke Quay First Impression
    2:12 Singapore Botanic Gardens
    3:58 Orchard Road & Chili Crab
    9:23 Marina Bay Sands
    12:25 Evening Fun At Clarke Quay
    17:45 Affordable Hotel Room Tour
    18:46 Breakfast At 7 Eleven
    19:57 Walking Around Singapore
    20:23 Observation Deck At Marina Bay Sands
    22:42 Ultra Luxury Mall
    24:18 Exploring Little India
    27:56 Our Honest First impressions of Singapore
    30:03 Night Time Drone Show
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Komentáře • 400

  • @DaveMani
    @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +7

    We made it to the Hawker Centres for some of the best street food! 🇸🇬WATCH NOW➡️ czcams.com/video/e7nt2wZHl-M/video.htmlsi=bEOLgJ3LbhC7x1oL

  • @MelvinSimKH
    @MelvinSimKH Před 2 měsíci +70

    Interesting video. Glad you liked the chili crab and could tolerate the spiciness. A few points:
    1. There isn’t a race called Singaporean. We are a country made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and more. So we are Chinese Singaporeans, Malay Singaporeans, Indian Singaporeans, etc. We do have a large number of non-citizen residents (40%) though, so Singaporean’s make up 60% of the population, not single digits as you mentioned.
    2. It is legal to chew gum in Singapore, just not legal to sell. If you bring it in, you can chew here. Just dispose of it properly.
    3. Chili crab is a popular dish which originated here but we have plenty of other “national” dishes like chicken rice. It’s much more affordable (US$2.50) and you might like it more than crab.
    4. Don’t buy water from convenience stores which can get expensive. Get them from supermarkets or even bargain stores. Better yet, don’t buy, full stop. Tap water is potable here.
    5. Quay is pronounced “key”. Because English.
    6. Not sure if you caught the free light show at Gardens by the Bay but if you haven’t, it’s a must-do.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +5

      Hey, thanks for the info. Super interesting. :)

    • @connormcchicken5915
      @connormcchicken5915 Před 2 měsíci

      40%??? Im a singaporean myself but didn’t expect the statistic to be that high

    • @MelvinSimKH
      @MelvinSimKH Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@connormcchicken5915 The citizen population is 3.61 million out of a total of 5.92 million which is just shy of 61%. Non-citizens, including PRs, make up over 39%. I put it at 40% for the same of round figures.

    • @swopnilkalika7493
      @swopnilkalika7493 Před měsícem

      About the chewing gum, the ICA site says you can't import the prohibited item (referring to chewing gum) to sg

  • @user-po8ym5cp6t
    @user-po8ym5cp6t Před 2 měsíci +34

    Singapore is really amazing. I notice the order and cleanliness are top notch

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +7

      Yes, one of the cleanest place we have ever visited.

  • @mtndrone
    @mtndrone Před 2 měsíci +12

    The drone show is I N S A N E 🤯 I think the word Insane can be used only when you visit Singapore in terms of expensive goods and in terms of the beauty of the country. Thank you Dave for taking us to Singapore 👌🏾

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      The world needs more drone shows! Haha

  • @deddygiririndjani635
    @deddygiririndjani635 Před 2 měsíci +15

    In Singapore No homeless people , No trash, No Grafity
    Everything place clean & organize,..👏👍

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Super clean indeed!

    • @atlantis98765
      @atlantis98765 Před 2 měsíci +6

      There is a small number of "homeless" people who are mostly out of sight from the touristy areas
      Some of them do so out of personal choice. As an example, they have their own property but are unable to get along well with their family members. So they choose to stay out
      Some others may have sold their property and used much of the proceeds to repay debts. Or the proceeds were swindled away by scammers. So they end up without a home
      Nonetheless, social workers do try to reach out to the homeless and offer them temporary shelters and financial assistance while working out long term solutions with them

    • @felix4059
      @felix4059 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@atlantis98765There is no support given at all.

    • @ogukuo72
      @ogukuo72 Před 2 měsíci +1

      There are, but we don't believe in leaving them on the walls, but cleaned them up. And the vandals get punished very quickly.

  • @mayonnkonrad8926
    @mayonnkonrad8926 Před 2 měsíci +19

    At hawker center u can get cheap and delicious local food. Our public transport is also veru cheap and efficient. No taxi needed.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +6

      Yes! We 100% learned that and ate there for the rest of the trip!

  • @gikanganjugi6116
    @gikanganjugi6116 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Singapore and malysia now on my bucket list

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +3

      For sure! :)

    • @atlantis98765
      @atlantis98765 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Thank you for considering both Singapore and Malaysia 😊. Many Singaporeans love travelling to Malaysia for vacation too because it is good value for money and all we need is land transport which is so much cheaper than air tickets

  • @harpalgajera2875
    @harpalgajera2875 Před 2 měsíci +13

    So nice Singapore city and cuntry 👍👌👌👌

  • @raspberry_scareglow
    @raspberry_scareglow Před 2 měsíci +21

    10:13 Yeah that’s because you bought it in a 7-11 convenience store. If you buy them at the local supermarkets or random mom & pop stores, it’s only either 50cents to 80cents or just around $1.50 local currency. Singapore is perceived expensive because of the cost of owning cars and the real estate rent for expats. For local, we had subsidies and various other incentives. For food, local hawker stores and food courts are cheaper than restaurants. We have subsidised healthcare so on and so forth. Also Quay is pronounced as key.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +9

      We definitely ate most of our meals after day 1 from local hawkers. Very affordable and sooo good! 👍🏼🇸🇬

    • @seanbaby7857
      @seanbaby7857 Před 2 měsíci +9

      I watch many of these CZcamsrs travel to Singapore. Most of them rant on that Singapore is very expensive as they buy from convenience shops such as 7-11 which they did not know that there is an add on price premium to buy in convenience. No one talk about the prices in local supermarkets such as Fairprice, Sheng Siong, Prime, etc….. If they had known, they would not “rant” on that Singapore is exceptionally costly to live in…..

    • @cityvibes54321
      @cityvibes54321 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@seanbaby7857 The local supermarkets such as Sheng Siong, Prime, etc are not widely available in the touristy areas. They are mostly located in the HDB heartlands (i.e. suburbs). Nevertheless, i agree that a price premium levied is fair for the convenience that comes along with 24/7 convenience stores such as 7-Eleven

    • @silverlining1468
      @silverlining1468 Před měsícem

      Could also be the location of the 7-11, coz the 7-11 near my home sells bottled drinking water for S$ 1+.

  • @kylephillips5757
    @kylephillips5757 Před 2 měsíci +10

    looks beautiful!! The airport in singapore is insane !!!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +4

      You have no idea!!! We made a full video about it before leaving! Stay posted...

    • @kylephillips5757
      @kylephillips5757 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@DaveMani i can’t wait to see it! looks like it’s on a whole other level! cheers!

  • @bennykoh
    @bennykoh Před měsícem +5

    Thank you for coming to Singapore. We hope you enjoyed your visit and hope you will come back again

  • @wenliuehkueh3549
    @wenliuehkueh3549 Před 2 měsíci +12

    U guys should be dining at hawker centers...and u should buy your drinks at super markets which will be cheaper.

    • @cityvibes54321
      @cityvibes54321 Před 2 měsíci +3

      They have also dined at hawker centre. The local supermarkets such as Sheng Siong, Prime, etc are widely available in HDB heartlands (i.e. suburbs), not quite in the touristy areas. Nevertheless, it is to be expected a price premium needs to be paid for the 24/7 convenience that comes along with 7 Eleven

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +4

      100% we did learned that and ate at those for the rest of the week. 😎👍🏼

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      100% we did learned that and ate at those for the rest of the week. 😎👍🏼

  • @VisitSingapore
    @VisitSingapore Před 2 měsíci +5

    Welcome to Singapore! We hope to welcome you guys back again!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! We had a great time in Singapore. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

  • @LWC8
    @LWC8 Před 2 měsíci +5

    You cannot miss the URA City Gallery the next time you come! It's FREE. See the brains of the city planners and you'll know why the city looks the way it looks.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      This is well noted, we will for sure go next time. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

  • @bettygithua3124
    @bettygithua3124 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Wow! Just wow

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah! Singapore is great. :p 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

  • @lawrencelim8324
    @lawrencelim8324 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I like both of your presentation, fast n straight to the point. Very good team work. Thanks for showing some of the places that even 80% of Singaporean hardly go. Just subscribed

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      So glad to read this! Welcome on board my friend. 👍🏼

  • @andysg7902
    @andysg7902 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Thanks for sharing and welcome to Singapore

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Its always a pleasure :)

  • @dangzitspro
    @dangzitspro Před 2 měsíci +7

    Another option instead of walking or taxis would be taking the buses or trains which are much more affordable here as well. You can also use your credit card or Apply pay to travel on the public transport.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      We in fact took the MRT a lot which is amazing! 👍🏼

    • @cheeseizblue
      @cheeseizblue Před 2 dny

      ​@@DaveMani you can literally go around the entire country in the MRT, something most tourists sadly failed to take advantage of, and got stuck within the tourist-hamster ring of marina bay - chinatown- little India .

  • @DaveMani
    @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

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  • @user-dc3kw4tc5b
    @user-dc3kw4tc5b Před 2 měsíci +5

    Enjoy your time in Singapore and welome back again❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @MichaelRaguel
    @MichaelRaguel Před 2 měsíci +5

    WHAT AN AWESOME VLOG🎉

  • @walcotttang6946
    @walcotttang6946 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Lovely couple and thks for the nice video on Singapore😊hope u had a wonderful time and see u again soon for more exploration 🎉❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      We had a great time for sure! Stay posted for the 4 more videos coming up, starting tonight. :)

  • @KerryMogeni-xl8bk
    @KerryMogeni-xl8bk Před 2 měsíci +6

    Wow looks amazing❤❤❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It was! 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬

  • @JohnJohn-pc9ki
    @JohnJohn-pc9ki Před měsícem +2

    Singapore is amazing! Super clean and safe! Great food and tourist spots!

  • @gertywilson1514
    @gertywilson1514 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Wow I have finally caught up with all the videos binged all day…I feel good now.. I’ve never been to Singapore but it looks good needs to save more money before visiting 💕

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Haha thank you so much! :p Next one coming up tomorrow! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @PAIKUN.
    @PAIKUN. Před 2 měsíci +6

    Please give us a tour of Changi airport and the MRT also thanks.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +3

      100% this will be the last video of the series. 👍🏼

  • @lonelion8098
    @lonelion8098 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Singapore is a vibe definitely a country I would like to visit the music choice with the drone action at the end Wow! great vlog.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Much appreciated! :)

    • @jchuask
      @jchuask Před 2 měsíci +2

      The drone show is a one off... it's part of Chinese New Year celebrations. If you want to see it again, you probably have to wait until next year during CNY. 😂

  • @romgozaimas
    @romgozaimas Před 2 měsíci +4

    3:45 Oh my. The best part of the Botanic Gardens is the National Orchid Gardens. Its a UNESCO world heritage site and you guys sadly gave it a miss. Believe me, the $15 entrance fee is worth it.
    10:13 Locals avoid buying from 7-11 as its very expensive. (A carton of 24 bottles online cost $9 only).

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Well noted for next time! :)

  • @BMA19051
    @BMA19051 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Beautiful

  • @simroysten7963
    @simroysten7963 Před 2 měsíci +4

    There is an option or alternative to hop-on hop-off and that is the double decker buses that transverse the city. Any trip end to end is around $2. Just go top deck and take the front seats.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Oh thats an amazing tip!

  • @316lga
    @316lga Před měsícem +3

    We stayed there for 4 days to watch Eras Tour, and needless to say, I want to live there now hahahaha. The foods on Hawker are cheap but delicious, the people are so friendly to us, the conveniency of public transport everything is perfect.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      It is a great place to live for sure! 100%

    • @KAMENRAIDAWINK
      @KAMENRAIDAWINK Před měsícem +1

      As a singaporean we welcome you. Tho take note there’s a high cost for rental if you wish to stay

    • @316lga
      @316lga Před měsícem

      @@KAMENRAIDAWINK Thank you! I did notice that the cost of living is higher there. Understandable since the quality of life is also high. You have a very beautiful country.

  • @ipodee78
    @ipodee78 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Nice video! Glad you like Singapore so far. There are many affordable food options in hawker centres that are in Singapore such as the heartlands. The places you first ate at were in expensive areas of town.
    You were at Clarke Quay (“Quay" is pronounced as “key”.)

    • @atlantis98765
      @atlantis98765 Před 2 měsíci +3

      No worries. Even the hawker food at Lau Pa Sat is reasonably priced despite the fact it is located at the heart of CBD, not to mention a few others such as Maxwell Road Hawker Centre which is a favourite among locals and tourists alike

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +3

      We for sure ate a ton after that day 1 at hawker centres! So so good.

    • @seanlee7670
      @seanlee7670 Před 2 měsíci

      There are crazy rich Canadian in Singapore and also crazy affordable Singapore for the Canadian. Depends on where you go, stay and where you ate. By the way, 7-11 is not cheap in Singapore as compared to the supermarket or other shops.

  • @rajdhillon4279
    @rajdhillon4279 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I really appreciate your video coverage techniques...each and every thing you cover very nicely...and the dancing crab ..wow 😍... Very expensive big Crab😅.... thoroughly enjoyed you videos 🤩👍👍👍👍👍

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @SmiileySmiiles
    @SmiileySmiiles Před měsícem +3

    Enjoy your stay !

  • @aravind4090
    @aravind4090 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Beautiful vlog 🤩😇

  • @peterolorgeso1691
    @peterolorgeso1691 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Fantastic ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @daphnefaeTV
    @daphnefaeTV Před 2 měsíci +3

    Welcome to Singapore! 🇸🇬

  • @user-lf8os4mv6h
    @user-lf8os4mv6h Před 2 měsíci +2

    Welcome to Sg, enjoy your stay here.

  • @taakilamugo88
    @taakilamugo88 Před 2 měsíci +5

    very clean

  • @TJ-rh9io
    @TJ-rh9io Před 2 měsíci +4

    The drones wow amazing. Nice looking city. Fun fact naan means bread. So when you say naan bread your saying bread bread lol. Another good production guys 😂

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      The worst part is that we know that! Loll

  • @adeleneng4970
    @adeleneng4970 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Welcome to Singapore!!

  • @angeluscorpius
    @angeluscorpius Před 2 měsíci +5

    Convenience stores are for convenience. Not affordability. Tap water in Singapore is drinkable from the tap, no boiling or filtering necessary, Refill your bottle from the tap (any tap). Try eating at hawker centres - Maxwell food centre, Lau Pa Sat, or Tekka Centre (since you are staying in Little India - which you found!), and explore Satay Street (Next to Lau Pa Sat, opens when the sun goes down).

    • @jon8697
      @jon8697 Před 2 měsíci +3

      U r wrong in many aspect. U should do research before u say and post on CZcams.
      1) U can chew gum in public, but u cannot litter and sell gum in Singapore. Chew gum is not an offence.
      2) u can smoke in public, u cannot smoke under shelter, parks and certain places. There is always a yellow box for smoking even in orchard road. Yes, u can smoke in public.
      3) water, u r buying water in tourist places. In Singapore supermarker sell water range sgd$0.35 to $3. 7eleven is always expensive becoz its a convenient store. Local dont buy water from 7 eleven as they know where to buy from a) hawker b) food court c) supermarkets d) mini marts. U have to do the local ways.
      4) singaporean dont eat chilli crab in fancy restaurant haha, go where the local go. 2 crab usually cost $50-$80

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      You are very right about that. We spent the rest of the week at hawker centres. 🇸🇬👍🏼

  • @samandkellealbrecht9034
    @samandkellealbrecht9034 Před měsícem +1

    We love Singapore! We have been lucky enough to stay at Marina Bay Sands and the Ritz at Marina Bay, but my favorite place to stay is little India! So glad you chose to stay there. It’s brilliant. What I love about Singapore is how peacefully all the culture live together.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      Thats amazing! I have a question for you. Would you say that the Marina Bay Sand is worth the price or not? 🤔

    • @samandkellealbrecht9034
      @samandkellealbrecht9034 Před měsícem +1

      I can’t believe I’m saying this, but yes. To experience it once was very memorable. We had a gardens by the bay view and at nighttime, watching the light show from our room with room service and champagne was magical and romantic. We spent an entire afternoon at the pool and as the sun was setting, saw all the city lights come on from the infinity pool. We only stayed 2 nights, and then transferred to Little India! I’m glad we experienced it, but we wouldn’t spend our money there again. For us it was worth doing it once. But we made use of our time at the hotel. We love your videos and all the hard work you put into them 👏🏼

  • @KeRriGan1403
    @KeRriGan1403 Před 2 měsíci +5

    I think marina bay sands is a beautiful hotel. The integrated resort is going to build a 4th tower beside it.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It is one of the best in the world I think!

  • @Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG
    @Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG Před 2 měsíci +2

    For some reason, Tracey reminds me of a young Sigourney Weaver. Beautiful. 👍🏼😊

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      I`m gonna Google that! :P

  • @garyclarke9685
    @garyclarke9685 Před měsícem +1

    Hey glad I watched your video because I knew nothing about the drone show havnt even seen it advertised anywhere. I only knew about the light show both at the harbour & Gardens by the bay. There in 10 days so will check out that amazing spectacle you saw

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem +1

      You're gonna for sure have a great time in Singapore! :)

  • @1Danielng
    @1Danielng Před měsícem +1

    Nice drone video! I had imagined the crowd, warm and humidity so i didn't go.. 300 synchronized drones lighting up for the lunar new year for the first time, glad that u guys caught it!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      The drone show was epic! We loved it. :)

  • @lilylim9500
    @lilylim9500 Před měsícem +2

    Very impressive!
    There are supermarket around Singapore, get your water and snacks there, it’s so much cheaper.
    Eat at hawker stalls, they have the best local tastes and the prices are much cheaper too.
    Just don’t forget to bring your own tissue papers or wet wipes.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      Well noted! 😎👍🏼

  • @lohti6399
    @lohti6399 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Enjoy your stay

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks a lot my friend!

  • @tarrmack
    @tarrmack Před měsícem +2

    Singapore have had only 2 riots since independence (1965). One happened in 969 due to some racial disputes and the second one in 2013. The 2013 riot stated by drunk foreign workers in little India (you can google 2013 Singapore riot for details). It was because of that our Government then roll out a slew of measures to prevent a repeat of that horrible incident and one of the measures put in place was the ban of selling all types of liquor after 10:30pm.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      Overall a very quiet and peaceful country. ❤️🇸🇬

  • @maocat6606
    @maocat6606 Před 2 měsíci +2

    U can just hop into the mrt from bayfront to any other station without getting wet. I akways go to heartland places with covered walkways eg toa payoh if its pouring.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Well that's a good tip!

  • @athomenotavailable
    @athomenotavailable Před měsícem +1

    Lky is like a person who only started playing SimCity for the first time but straightaway broke the speed record for achieving budget surplus and almost top specs across most indicators

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 29 dny

      Hahahaha I love the comparison! :p

  • @milroyanthony595
    @milroyanthony595 Před 2 měsíci +5

    There are over 100 hawker centers, and some are open 24 hours; they are very inexpensive, and you can easily buy a meal for S$5!!! Singapore food is much cheaper than most if not any developed country.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +3

      100% After that one day we ate almost all out food at Hawkers Centre which was amazing,

  • @geewhiz63
    @geewhiz63 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Very enjoyable video! new subscriber! As a singaporean, i have not even been to several of the places you guys went..thanks for showing them...btw, Clark Quay, the Quay is pronounced as Kee...its how we say it..just fyi :)

    • @hellobunny56789
      @hellobunny56789 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Yeah. As Singaporeans, we should be appreciative of the efforts put into creating this vlog which is a good advertisement for Singapore tourism. Unfortunately, some netizens are too defensive when tourists, especially those from China, commented that Singapore is too expensive. It is a fact that Singapore is one of most developed countries in the world and the only one in Southeast Asia just by looking at the super high GDP Per Capita (Purchasing Power Parity). And so naturally along with it comes higher prices compared to other South East Asian countries

    • @alexchui3511
      @alexchui3511 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@hellobunny56789 That is the downside of Singapore and maybe relaxing a bit of the strictures since some bit of chaos is what gives a city its vibe. As much as its modern, I feel like Bangkok gives a good balance, modernity and affordability.

    • @atlantis98765
      @atlantis98765 Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@alexchui3511Haha. To each his own. We understand that different personalities have different priorities and preferences 😊
      Chaos can have two sides just as the famous saying goes: One man's meat is another man's poison. What is meat to some people is poison to others 😅

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Welcome onboard and thanks for the correction on our pronunciation. This is well noted.

  • @harshneesalsation7582
    @harshneesalsation7582 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I can't believe you're here in MY CITY!!! I so hope I run into you guys 😭😭😭

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      We had a great time but we're back in Kenya for now. 4 more videos about Singapore coming up tho. 😎🇸🇬

  • @johnchow8372
    @johnchow8372 Před měsícem +1

    Orchid Garden is a must to visit! You missed a great attraction!
    Chillie crab is good but white pepper crabs is also one of Singaporean favourite.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      Thanks for the tips! :)

  • @faith6007
    @faith6007 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @1ako415
    @1ako415 Před měsícem +2

    tbf just like any country the prices of water and beer in tourist hotspots/ city center is always much more expensive. You can find cheap bottled water and alcohol in Singapore too, just go to more local/ neighbourhood places

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      You are 100% right.

    • @1ako415
      @1ako415 Před měsícem

      @@DaveMani hope u had fun in SG!

  • @kashgohel
    @kashgohel Před 2 měsíci +1

    Could the car tower be a parking silo? You drive in and it takes your car up by a lift.
    Super fun and beautiful video! 😃

    • @raspberry_scareglow
      @raspberry_scareglow Před 2 měsíci +2

      Nope. That’s a car showroom. As Singapore has limited space, the only way to have a showroom is to build upwards. We actually have two such showrooms in Singapore.

    • @kashgohel
      @kashgohel Před 2 měsíci

      @@raspberry_scareglow very cool. 😎

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I don't think so... Also what a coincidence that would be to only have Ferraris in it loll

    • @raspberry_scareglow
      @raspberry_scareglow Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@DaveMani I’m a local. That’s one of two vertical car showrooms by local luxury and classic car dealer, Auto Bahn. They have another building at Jalan Bukit Merah. They not only stock Ferrari, but they do have other luxury car brand as well

  • @83wisefool
    @83wisefool Před měsícem +2

    We used to be able to drink alcohol in public after 10:30, but after an incident a number of years back when someone got drunk in public, got run over by a bus and somehow started a riot, the government relooked at this policy. The police was also complaining that people getting drunk and being nuisance in residential area were becoming an unnecessary heavy workload.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      There are always a few that ruins it for everyone...

  • @ganhaithong2097
    @ganhaithong2097 Před 2 měsíci +2

    If u lucky, u able see wild otters ranning around at Botanic Garden. U can take mrt stop at every station 🚉 to mall for food n shopping 😅👗🥼👡👢🍜🌮🥙🥧🍹🍻🍨

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We didn't see them but that would have been really cool!!!

  • @andrinaleong4079
    @andrinaleong4079 Před měsícem +2

    The bottle of water in the supermart costs only around SGD 0.50

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah, we learned haha.

  • @sallypan6857
    @sallypan6857 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Welcome to Singapore

  • @dangzitspro
    @dangzitspro Před 2 měsíci +2

    The bottle of water in 7 Eleven is so much more expensive than usual. You should have went to a supermarket or elsewhere to get water instead. $3 for water is wayyy too expensive here in Singapore.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Yes we did learn haha. That was a day one mistake :p

  • @geniegal78
    @geniegal78 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The drone show was specifically arranged for Chinese New Year period, will not be able to see it after that. 😅
    Drinks will be cheaper in supermarkets.
    To clarify, you can actually chew gum in SG but not import & sell.
    Clarke Quay is pronounced as Clarke 'Key'.
    Alcohol is more expensive in restaurants.
    If you go to the hawkers centres, local coffeeshops, supermarkets, alcohol is way cheaper.
    It is not that expensive in SG, you just need to know where to buy the cheaper options.
    There is also a light & music show at Gardens by the Bay which is free.
    For nature lovers, we do have gardens, nature parks & offshore islands for visitors to explore, where you can see locals as well.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      There was indeed a special drone show for the event but there is also a normal show the test of the time. Twice a night, every night. 👍🏼

    • @geniegal78
      @geniegal78 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @DaveMani yes the normal show is just lights & music water show, no drones... I wanted to clarify that in case visitors who came but do not see drones 😅

  • @SolarMooMoo
    @SolarMooMoo Před 2 měsíci +3

    Get ur water and drinks from the supermarkets. It's way cheaper than 7-eleven. Hawker centers are great places to try local food and they are kind on ur wallet as well... as compared to restaurants.

    • @cityvibes54321
      @cityvibes54321 Před 2 měsíci +1

      The local supermarkets such as Sheng Siong, Prime, etc are widely available in HDB heartlands (i.e. suburbs), not quite in the touristy areas. Nevertheless, it is to be expected a price premium needs to be paid for the 24/7 convenience that comes along with 7 Eleven

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      We did learn that! That was just our first day ish in the country. We did all our meals at hawkers centres after that.

  • @FireyRedSpring
    @FireyRedSpring Před 2 měsíci +2

    Clark Quay is actually pronouce as Clarke Key. Can of Tiger beer from the local store costs around SGD3+

  • @yatishafii4976
    @yatishafii4976 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Go to where the locals are to get cheap food. Food cost more at tourist places like Marina Bay Sands area. Our public transports are cheap when compared to other big cities . Very convenient too.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      We actually ate most of our meals after that day at Hawker Centres which was amazing!!!

  • @haneyros6275
    @haneyros6275 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Expensive if you eat at restaurant try having your lunch n dinner elsewhere like Lau pa sat, hawker center Chinatown more cheaper. Breakfast can try Singapore style at Ya kun kaya famous and affordable.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Very true. We spent the rest of our trip at Hawker Centres. 👍🏼

  • @Mashariki_0
    @Mashariki_0 Před 2 měsíci +2

    8:29 y'all should be advertising sensodyne or Colgate. My teeth felt that bite 😅❤❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Hahaha if they ever call, I'll say yes! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rahimresad7045
    @rahimresad7045 Před 2 měsíci +2

    If you two are still in Singapore, below are local neighbourhoods list for you to explore
    Ang Mo Kio
    Bishan
    Bedok
    Boat Quay (key)
    Changi Village
    Changi Beach
    Dunman
    Dunearn
    East Coast Beach
    Ghim Moh
    Holland Village
    Jurong
    Kallang
    Marine Parade
    North Shore
    Orchard
    Pickering
    Pasir Ris Beach
    Robertson Quay (Key)
    Southern Islands
    Sentosa
    Tampines
    Toa Payoh
    Woodlands

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hey thank you so so much for all of that.

    • @cityvibes54321
      @cityvibes54321 Před 2 měsíci +3

      As a Singaporean, i have to highlight most of the places you have recommended are suburban residential areas which are not touristy destinations. Nevertheless, amongst your recommendations, there are indeed a few away from the touristy south that may be appealing to some tourists: (1) East Coast Beach, (2) Holland Village (lots of pubs and eateries), (3) Jurong Lake Gardens (a small part is still under redevelopment) and (4) the Southern Islands. With regards to Changi Beach and Pasir Ris Beach, not as appealing as East Coast Beach. Moreover, they are too far from most of the hotels where tourists tend to stay

  • @Humorousguy64
    @Humorousguy64 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You both missed morning breakfast call Roti Prata....from indian stall at some coffeeshops

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      We actually did eat those but in India! :) delicious

  • @Walkerdan_YT
    @Walkerdan_YT Před 2 měsíci +2

    it is true that Singapore maintain the greenery of nature in this island so that many animals or should i say species can come here during the season time

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      I do not know but the entire country is so so green! ❤️🇸🇬

    • @Walkerdan_YT
      @Walkerdan_YT Před 2 měsíci

      @@DaveMani The north side is mostly industrial area and some school, the middle is a lake and a place to enjoy for cyclist and park likes Singapore zoo also for Barracks where soldier stay, the east is full of apartments and the South East is where considered of small resort likes chalet and all sort of fun activities, coming to the South you will see Changi Airport and some tourist forgot about the long beach seaside called East Coast Park where you get to enjoy playing with your family on the beach. The South is where Tourist spend their time here like Marina Bay- Clark Quay- Chinatown and so on, the South West is mostly contained housing estate and a harbor for boat also for shipping container if you going to the west side you will meet Sentosa island and keep going forward you will see some college and some building too and more island, North West also have some industrial area but the most relaxing place for tourist to go is the Singapore Wetland Reserve where you get to see some otters and birds plus crocodile. That it for the info here in Singapore.

    • @Walkerdan_YT
      @Walkerdan_YT Před 2 měsíci

      @@DaveMani Singapore is an island city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by the Johor Strait to the north, separating it from Malaysia, and the Singapore Strait to the south, separating it from Indonesia. The eastern and western sides of Singapore are primarily defined by its coastline, with various harbors, marinas, and industrial areas along both sides. Additionally, Singapore has numerous parks, residential areas, and landmarks scattered throughout its geography. You can visit them during the best time for weather forecast.

  • @TheReluctantCoder
    @TheReluctantCoder Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for showing Little India, not many people go there!

  • @sitizawiyah3410
    @sitizawiyah3410 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Its pronounced as 'Key' for 'Quay'😅 Welcome to Singapore.Enjoy😊
    Luv, Singapore Girl❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah... We were told a few times! haha

  • @thoxxho8931
    @thoxxho8931 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You should visit hdb neighbourhood next time :) because thats more local.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      We 100% will later this year most likely! :D

  • @lorezaperez
    @lorezaperez Před 2 měsíci

    i really enjoy you’re vlog you are a cute couple.Singapore is one of the best country in asia but i hope you two can go to the philippines in the future 😊

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      The Philippines is for sure a destination we want to visit! :)

  • @melongoh1909
    @melongoh1909 Před 2 měsíci +2

    OMG!!!! Love the Indian food!!!! Make me drool and I'm hungry now.... 🤣

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      It is literally the BEST!!!

  • @byigit86
    @byigit86 Před 2 měsíci +2

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @davidlfm777
    @davidlfm777 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You can drink alcohol anytime, you can’t purchase alcohol after 10.30pm in normal shop.

  • @boppitydodahladido59
    @boppitydodahladido59 Před měsícem +1

    Hi I love the tops she wears! Could you share where you bought them from? Thanks

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      They are from Winners in Canada.

  • @patriciamok6021
    @patriciamok6021 Před měsícem +1

    U need to go to the heartlands of Sg to have better pricing for food and drinks. Where you guys went is good but touristy...Heartland malls are so much more affordable ❤

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      To be honest we spent a lot of time in hawker centres after that. 👍🏼

  • @deddygiririndjani635
    @deddygiririndjani635 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Try visit JAKARTA , BALI, JOGJAKARTA, Mt BROMO, BALI, LOMBOK, ( INDONESIA ),…

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      All on the list! :)

  • @jacelyntoh246
    @jacelyntoh246 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hi Guys, would like to share that the Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians are the four main races of Singaporeans. Its not true that is only single digit of overall people are Singaporeans. We are at roughly 61% of the overall people staying in Singapore.
    We have different races in this city state due to our history. We are all Singaporeans. =D.
    Hope u had enjoyed ur stay!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Hey thank you so much for the correction. I simply read that about 7% of the population is actually from the land itself. Residents who have been there for several generation.
      Sorry if I did not communicate that properly or if it is wrong.

  • @wlim2164
    @wlim2164 Před 2 měsíci

    Welcome 🇸🇬

  • @kichaa13
    @kichaa13 Před 2 měsíci +1

    You guys need to do a second trip and focus on more local things than tourist traps. It would be nice to see the contrast!
    Eat at a hawker centre, not Orchard; avoid MBS; 7eleven is expensive but you can get cheap water at local stores; SG is not that strict, they just signpost the maximum penalties. You would need to be a repeat offender or malicious offender to get hit with the max penalty.
    You are in a country where the locals eat out sometimes 3 times a day, every day. Even 7eleven sushi is considered expensive, eat like a local and your 100usd can last a week. The car showcase is a car dealership!
    Citadines at wilkie road has proper size apartments (but no pool)

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That was just video 1 out of 4. Much more coming up including the Hawker Centres, and tip how to save some money!

  • @simroysten7963
    @simroysten7963 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The Englishman call "Quay" as "Key", so Clarke Key it is, a place for loading/unloading of goods. At time of writing this (3 Mar 24) Taylor Swift is in town for 6 shows till 8 Mar.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      We'll work on that pronunciation :p

  • @kinterest1562
    @kinterest1562 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I was disappointed with my crab too. It was $150 in Clarke Quay. Orchard towers was fun for single at night. I didn't go to Ipanema..😊

    • @hellobunny56789
      @hellobunny56789 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hi, try online search for Cheapest Chili Crab in Singapore. Some of the recommendations are priced from $45 to $80 only

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Fair enough for the crab but still glad we tried! :)

  • @angeltravelstheworld
    @angeltravelstheworld Před 2 měsíci +1

    Are you guys traveling full time now? If so, pretty cool! How do you film in places without having random people in the shots? ie on the tour bus, maybe the people behind you didn't want to be on camera? or the woman across from you on the plane? Safe travels ahead!

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      We are not full time yet... Looking at doing so in July. And for the filming, i just try to be respectful of others so sometimes I just wait for people to move.

  • @user-pm5qq2kx9r
    @user-pm5qq2kx9r Před 2 měsíci +3

    We have Tiger Beer Brewery here which is open to public😅

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Oh really... I which I would have visited it!

  • @sksmmj7597
    @sksmmj7597 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Purchasing liquor is not allowed after 10 pm.But If you want to consume after those hours, please consume that at home not at the public park.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Fair eneough

    • @hellobunny56789
      @hellobunny56789 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Hi there. Weren't these restrictions already lifted sometime in the second half of 2022? i remember they were lifted concurrently with the lifting of some of the covid-era restrictions in 2022. i don't consume alcoholic beverages and so whether these restrictions remain or have been lifted don't really bother me 😊

  • @keemarotichai
    @keemarotichai Před 2 měsíci +1

    We aren't just a city, we are a country with our own armed forces and judiciary, legislative assembly, and industry.
    chilli crab is meant to be had with the bread and dipped with the sauce to get that balance right.
    and chili crab has been made the so-called national dish but trust me, not many regard that as our national dish .
    head over to where locals eat, in the heartlands ,outside of the touristy places and main city area...u get much more authentic singaporean foods and experience, MUCH CHEAPER too!!
    orchid garden is a must visit! its beautiful and serene!
    Singaporean is not a race, its a nationality .
    indian,Chinese ,malay is regarded as races in Singapore.
    descendants of migrants from Malaysia Indonesia ,china,India.
    collectively we make up the singaporean people. the local citizens. we are the majority here. not the single digit u mentioned,not sure where u got that from though 😅😅
    natives of the land are the malays.
    before raffles came.
    nothing to do with china, the Chinese here.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Singapore is 100% a country. But also a sovereign city which was my point.

  • @youme1414
    @youme1414 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Singapore is relatively developed. It looks like a diverse place, culturally. I see people on the streets dressed in local clothes.
    Thank you, sir and ma'am.

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +2

      It is VERY developed. Almost too developed for us :p

  • @doctorharry
    @doctorharry Před 2 měsíci +1

    In the Building watching from Baltimore MD 😎😎😎

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for stopping by mate! :)

    • @doctorharry
      @doctorharry Před 2 měsíci

      @@DaveMani 😎😎😎😎

  • @cheny6489
    @cheny6489 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Clarke "Key" my dear...

  • @FatLittleButterfly
    @FatLittleButterfly Před měsícem +1

    When you said national dish, chilli crab didn't crack my top 3 😂

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před měsícem

      Oh really! :p What would be it then? :)

  • @SNeo-tk9hu
    @SNeo-tk9hu Před 3 dny +1

    you can buy 40 cents bottled water from big supermarket, don't buy from Cheers or 7-11

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 dny

      This is well noted! Haha ✅

  • @alexchui3511
    @alexchui3511 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Singapore has risen to become a modern country but they could relax a bit with strictures, humans are not mechanical in nature. My only qualm is how expensive it is, it feels like Monaco and other enclaves like Macau. What happens to those that are not well off because not everyone is rich and inclined to designer stuff?

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah, the cost of living is comparable to Switzerland!

  • @user-nt8ib4hf1w
    @user-nt8ib4hf1w Před 2 měsíci +1

    Multi culture Laaa ok😮😮😮😮😮😮😅

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      Very multicultural indeed.

  • @strayer22
    @strayer22 Před 2 měsíci +2

    try other local cuisines than indian dishes. Go to hawker centres and try hainanese chicken rice, rojak, carrot cakes, Hokkien Prawn Mee, Satay, Laksa

    • @DaveMani
      @DaveMani  Před 2 měsíci

      For sure! We actually did a full video about the food in Singapore! Coming up next week. 👍🏼