Can You Explore Singapore On A Budget? 🤔 Singapore First Impressions 🇸🇬

[@SuccessforLifester]

It is so crazy people were queuing to get the photo shot at fort canning. I went there once during pre covid days and during that period hardly no one visits fort canning. It was quite empty and i didnt even take a shot there. In my whole life i think i went to Fort Canning maybe two to three times

[@couplesquest_]

That is so crazy! Yeah we didn’t want to wait for that, it was still nice to walk around the park though ☺️ love all the nature in Singapore 🙌🏼☺️

[@remyazharyyosef1811]

Btw, just to be polite, we board the bus from the front. The back door is for alighting.

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks for this! We actually found out just after this clip haha we knew to board from the front after that 😀

[@yoominbi]

I believe the cheap simcard people were referring to isn't from the telcos, but from Changi Recommends where you can go to any of the Changi Recommends counters in the different terminal (or even pre-book it before flying off) during arrival and get yourself a tourist simcard that's relatively cheaper than telcos. $10 gets you 100GB or you can opt for the WiFi rental which is the same price for 100GB too.

[@couplesquest_]

Oh! That explains it then! Super helpful for next time we visit Singapore, thanks so much ☺️❤️

[@simplyme3306]

guess there is esim options as well which can be cheaper? Nowadays I buy these before travelling...eg. msia

[@conned]

Problem is the sales staff never explained clearly, I blame it on training

[@foodmore]

Welcome to singapore. The runny eggs are the second facto standard for us. Add a few drops of dark soy sauce and white pepper, mix it up and slurp it like a soup. Or did your kaya toast into it. It’s a very authentic and typical breakfast. As for Fort Canning Park, head there early if u want to take photos, there isn’t anyone there.

[@couplesquest_]

We like runny eggs in the UK too, but only the yoke, maybe we will have to try the very runny ones with the soy and pepper…still not sure though 😂. Yes I definitely think you’d need to go early! We will remember for next time 🥰 hope you enjoyed our vlog ❤️

[@isabelledebruycker1010]

Hi, loved your video. May I ask in which hotel you stayed at pls? Thx!

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks so much for watching! We are so glad you enjoyed our video ❤️ We stayed in quite a budget place because Singapore is expensive for hotels. We stayed at this Ibis here - booking.tp.st/yLBK0iO1 It was a good location, and good for what we needed it for ☺️

[@EricK-mj7kr]

There are some nice spots that you guys have missed. The merlion park/singapore river, picnic at marina barrage, rent a bicycle to get around the marina & east coast park beach, having satays at Lau Pa Sat, walk into the Suntec City giant geomancy waterfall, visit the national art gallery at the city hall, national museum, concept malls such as Funan, a little drink at Clarke Quay, chill towns such as Tiong Bahru estate/cafes, Katong area and good food at Geylang.

[@couplesquest_]

So much to see, and we didn’t have enough time to do it all. We will come back, and have noted all your recommendations. Thanks so much 🙏🏼☺️

[@kelvgan]

Nice. Cool. Hope you guys enjoyed and do come back for more perhaps away from the city centre and explore other parts of this safe lion city. Cheers

[@couplesquest_]

We’d love to come back to Singapore! 😍 thanks so much for watching

[@TheGhostUchiha7]

It’s interesting to know that your grandparents might experience Singapore pre-independence to merger with Malaysia to post-independence in ‘65. You shld ask for an exact timeline they were there. Singapore is a very diff place at that time. Cld be really cool.

[@couplesquest_]

It was amazing going back and visiting the same places as Danielle’s parents and grandparents. Her grandparents were there in the late 50’s so definitely a very different place!

[@SirStamford27]

Great video guys. You 2 seem really genuine. I caught this video cause i love Singapore, but I'll now go watch your other videos. ... The nuts in the long bar are pistachio nuts 👍

[@couplesquest_]

That’s so much for watching, and we are so glad you enjoyed our video. We loved Singapore, it’s such a great city isn’t it. We hope you enjoy our other videos too ☺️

[@yourlocalexplorers]

how beautiful we love your energy, thanks for showing us around 😍

[@couplesquest_]

Thank you so much 😍 We are so glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@garyclarke9685]

Great video guys. Yeah I'm back in Singapore before going to England in 5 weeks have so much planned during my 2 day stay. Like you I'm going to experience raffles hotel & have a Singapore sling & I'm going to get the best of the gardens by the bay experience & do everything it has to offer. Unfortunately last year when I was in Singapore jetlag was almost the death of me so couldn't enjoy my stay so much. Love your energy guys.

[@couplesquest_]

Hope you have an amazing time!! We loved Singapore 😍

[@salamaharshad2273]

hi Danielle and Matt... love your coverage of Singapore if you're visiting Singapore again in the future, do look out for the Pasar Malam where you can find street foods at affordable/cheap prices... Pasar Malam (translated Night Market) are set up in Singapore heartlands on like a rotational basis, and you can find out where they are located and at which dates of the year online. The heartlands are where most Singaporeans live so you can check out our every day lifestyle and where you can find the more affordable and good foods, the hidden gems :)

[@couplesquest_]

Hi, thank you so much for watching our video ☺️. There are some great recommendations here, we will remember for next time. Thanks ☺️❤️

[@chalayan]

Singapore public transports is one of the cheapest in the world and bus, MRT ride costs like SGD $1 to $2ish. Your bank most likely charging your conversion or international transaction fee which tends to be higher with the bank. One travel tip is to get credit card for use when in overseas with no transaction few. That will save a lot.

[@couplesquest_]

We do use an international card. We have both monzo and starling, but we didn’t mention that the total for transport included the taxi too and from the airport. On buses and trams I think it came to more like $60 for 2 people

[@chalayan]

@@couplesquest_ averagely $20 per day per person on public transports. Still consider expensive since buses and MRT here are cheap as compares to the underground in London is expensive and likewise for the cab too.

[@kennyzeng21]

Use Master or Visa, i guess their transaction fees is lower?. The Metro n Bus should only amount to a few Sg dollars per trip.

[@rahimresad7045]

So happy you guys went into the city to get your simcard😊 five stars🎉

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks ☺️ we usually would do that anyway, but we’d been told the airport is best… it definitely is not!

[@rahimresad7045]

@@couplesquest_ like the both if you, I travel all over the world on my motorcycle and best place to get stuff cheap is where the locals get them...airport is not the place to get anything even food (cept food court)

[@waynemartin]

From this old boy from Perth Down-Under; Thank you for sharing your video vlog Awesome....... 2/07/2024

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks so much for watching. We have a few WA vlogs if you go back through our channel. We started our KZbin journey in Perth 🙌🏼

[@WilsonWongWilzWorkz]

We usually enter the bus at the front rather the back. Otherwise the bus driver wei have to come in to check if you have paid for the fare. The back entrance is usually reserved for partners with wheelchair needs. And for SIM, cheers can have cheaper tourist cards

[@couplesquest_]

We realised our mistake about 5 seconds after filming this clip, we entered only from the front after that! We also found a great sim deal in the city 🙌🏼

[@bluestarfishsea]

The wontons soup + noodles with char suey look so good 👌

[@couplesquest_]

🤤 It was amazing

[@keokjinn8005]

Thank you for your visit video on Singapore. Really enjoy d them and nice that you both enjoyed here too. Public transport cost only just over Sgd $1 to $2.50 per trip on Mrt train or buses. One train and up to 4 buses connection in any order is considered the same journey and should not exceed the maximum of $2.50. (Provided between each connection are made within 45 minutes.) $90 over was on the high side for two person for three days. Your bank would surely have added their own cards charges. Visitors can also consider our Tourist 3 Days unlimited public transport card around $35 each with refundable $10 deposit. Thank you both.

[@couplesquest_]

That’s such good information about the unlimited transport card, thanks for letting us know about that. We will remember for next time. I think there must have been charges added. We did get quite a few buses and trains, but yes it is a little high. Glad you enjoyed the video anyway ☺️

[@user-fb7rf4kr5k]

Singapore is awesome.

[@couplesquest_]

So good 🙌🏼❤️

[@jon8697]

U must know, singapore no tipping. Europe and USa have to tip. Must take into that as consideration

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks so much for letting us know, we will remember that for next time we visit ☺️

[@wf6190]

Based on your video, I think you meant Gardens by the Bay? The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a little off town, near Tanglin, which is a UNESCO heritage site. It’s a natural tropical garden rather than the man-made garden of the former. Next time do visit the Supertree Grove at night as there are two free light and sound shows called “Garden Rhapsody”. A must see

[@couplesquest_]

Yes you’re right, we did mean gardens by the bay, and maybe you missed part of our vlog? We went during the night show and it was amazing 😍

[@wf6190]

Yay great!

[@couplesquest_]

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[@geniegal78]

If you are taking only buses & mrt trips, your transport costs seem a little high for just a few days in SG. Does that include any taxi trips to & from airport ? If it does, then its reasonable as bus & mrt generally cost up to max of sgd2+ per trip, depending on the distance. Food costs are still fine. Accommodation might be abit expensive for the area you chose I feel.

[@couplesquest_]

Yes we did forget to say that transport costs include 3 taxi trips which brought up the price. The hotel was one of the cheapest we found and we stayed in a budget hotel 😔 we struggled to find affordable hotels in Singapore aside from hostels. We loved our time here nontheless 😍

[@lynneharvey944]

Brilliant..want to go again 😃😘😘

[@couplesquest_]

It's such a great city 🙌🏼😍

[@msdfanmahesh]

Hey guys , awesome video . Thanks for the deets. Which is the place 7:39 ?

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks so much ☺️ It’s called the Fort Canning tree tunnel

[@benyeong5378]

I LOVE your video, I had just subscribed to your channel and like your video. I will keep support your channel.

[@couplesquest_]

That’s amazing 😍 thank you so much. We hope you enjoy our other videos just as much ❤️

[@js4058]

Nasi taliwang at jutassic nest food hall has really good nasi lemak . Just located at supertree grove .

[@couplesquest_]

Will have to check that one out for next time 😍

[@EdricHsu]

Glad you both enjoyed your trip in Singapore! Others have mentioned that the prices for bus and MRT fares are normally less than $2 per trip (maybe even lesser seeing that you only travelled within the city areas), so I’m wondering if the total transport cost included any Grab rides to and fro the airport?

[@couplesquest_]

Thank you so much, we loved our trip to Singapore! ❤️. Yes we did include taxis within the transport budget so I think the bus and trams came to about $60, so more like $30 each

[@garyclarke9685]

Well then I was ripped of. I paid out for a $10 mate pass & had just two trips then the card was no longer valid.

[@yatishafii4976]

Welcome to Singapore. You still can enjoy Singapore on a budget. Go to hawker centre for your food and take the public transport.

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks what we did ☺️ Although the Hawker Centre was shut when we arrived, I think we went to early

[@EvelynHo-y3v]

The kaya jam is actually having pandan leaves with coconut n brown sugar

[@couplesquest_]

Awesome! We wondered what gave it the green colour. It’s so yummy 🤤

[@ritalee4964]

Panda leaves I don’t hunk is also known as screw pine leaves. It gives a very nice flavour n fragrance

[@conned]

It's also called Asian Vanilla. There are two types, the Nonya version,more greeny with Pandan and the Hainanese version, not much Pandan, browny with coconut. Both are yummy.

[@Dumpylumpy90]

I don't think transport will cost 90 for both of you. Normal bus or train cost less than 2 dollars per trip. I think you need to check with you bank again. 90 for 3days that's expensive

[@couplesquest_]

So sorry, we forgot to mention that included taxis too so the bus and trains came to more like $60 for us both

[@feliceoei4902]

Not sure have you paid the exact fare? Exact fare will be charged for your actual journey if tap when board from front and tap another time before alight from the bus . It will charge you whole journey to bus terminal if you tap only once .

[@anitastanley8986]

This Gardens By The Bay is more wonderful than the food you tried!!

[@couplesquest_]

It was so amazing, especially the light show 😍

[@simplyme3306]

Should try local kaya and butter toast from Ya Kun. Peanut butter would be a "western" jam. That's the kind of soft boiled eggs Singaporeans and Malaysians like. You have to eat it with soy sauce and pepper! FYI Mixue is a brand from China

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks so much for letting us know. We did try the kaya toast, and loved it 🤤 we just couldn’t handle the runny eggs 😂 maybe next time though!

[@eliasjasondavid708]

Love you Guys... From SG ❤

[@couplesquest_]

We love you too 🙌🏼 thanks for watching ☺️

[@redoxhealth1152]

do add pepper n soy sauce to the runny eggs... =)

[@couplesquest_]

We saw someone doing that, but we’re still not sure we can do it 😂

[@jon8697]

Do u know $90 enough for me to travel 1 month in singapore. Average singaporean only spent $100 max a month on transport

[@couplesquest_]

So that was for both of us, and it did also include taxis too and from the airport. So we probably spent about $30 each, and got quite a few buses and trains

[@jessthemum]

Transport cost of $90 is a bit off if you just took public transport, at most would be half of that. Did it include any taxi or grab ride (especially fr the airport which includes a $5 surcharge)

[@couplesquest_]

Includes 3 taxi/grab rides, 2 of those are going to/from the airport :)

[@journeyneverends_1]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing your experiences there. Some people say the humidity and the temperature in SG isn't comfortable. But to me, SG's climate looks really OK! I don't need the cold winter days anymore 🥶

[@couplesquest_]

We much prefer the heat here to the cold back home in the UK! It’s manageable, and with many activities to do inside too ☺️

[@LaoGuo-x3p]

Geylang ... Red Light Districts

[@couplesquest_]

We definitely didn’t visit that haha

[@tweetycoco636]

I Guess is your bank is charging you on bank fee. As normally bus per trip $1 to 2.50. $90 that a lot for just a few days.

[@couplesquest_]

We use an international card, but failed to mention that this included the taxis too so bus and tams came to more like $60 for us both

[@SuccessforLifester]

I wouldn't eat runny eggs directly. We add some drops of dark soy sauce and pepper to go with it. Else it would taste so raw. Do come back again. You are just scratching the surface in the exploration of Singapore.

[@couplesquest_]

We will try that next time, I think it’s the texture for us though. But we are always open to trying! We know we just scratched the surface and will definitely be back ☺️🙌🏼

[@Junluis.92]

❤❤❤❤❤❤enjoy

[@couplesquest_]

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[@garyclarke9685]

I must be the only person to arrive in Singapore & never see the jewel. Sounds silly of me but have no idea where it is located & I've visited changi airport a dozen times. Feel like I'm missing out

[@couplesquest_]

It’s across the road from the airport!! You can access it before you check in 🙌🏼😀

[@garyclarke9685]

@@couplesquest_ thanks. I'm in Singapore two weeks from today. I will arrive at the airport in plenty of time & allow an hour to see it.

[@TashiDikki]

Please never get on the bus from the back door again, it is better for you guys on get on the bus from the front door. Not from the back door, the reason of doing that is because it is very dangerous if the bus captain didn't see you and shut the back door. You might get yourselves injured. Also doing that will get the bus captain into trouble. And no one will get on the bus from the back door. Except those wheelchair users. You are lucky that the bus captain didn't scream at you. Anyway, enjoy your trip in Singapore.

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks for the advice, we had no idea. In England it’s not a problem, but one bus driver did shout at us 😳 we learnt our lesson after that 😂

[@conned]

It's also rude because getting in from rear door of bus is like cutting queue.. Anyway, thanks for visiting n come back soon.

[@dylightfullygeekedout]

24:34 haha good effort for trying, it's actually pronounced 'me shwer"

[@couplesquest_]

😂 really?! Would have never had guessed that. Thanks for letting us know ☺️

[@shan7540]

I m a 51 year old True Blue Singaporean who doesn't even know the hot Fort Canning spot for photo taking... 😅

[@couplesquest_]

Haha the queue was crazy! It’s a cool spot but the wait in the heat wasn’t worth it for us 🔥

[@shan7540]

@@couplesquest_ I wouldn't sacrifice myself under this scorching weather either...

[@nicktong1571]

Board the bus at the front😂

[@couplesquest_]

Well NOW we know that 😂

[@OthaUwU]

Coming to LiHO without drinking their bubble tea 😢😢😢

[@couplesquest_]

Controversial opinion… we don’t like bubble tea 😬🙈

[@OthaUwU]

@@couplesquest_WHATATATATAT

[@couplesquest_]

😂 I know. We are sorry!

[@gengrevious4989]

no bubble tea?????

[@couplesquest_]

Haha no, we are not a big fan unfortunately

[@garyclarke9685]

Just add one more thing. WiFi is everywhere so didn't bother with the simcard I mean why would I need text messages in a foreign country

[@couplesquest_]

It was more about maps to get around the different places we wanted to visit rather than texts or calls! 😉

[@garyclarke9685]

@@couplesquest_ sure understood. Talking of maps I'm prepared this time having brought a pullout map which will be easier than looking on my phone.

[@couplesquest_]

@@garyclarke9685 great idea!

[@noorirwan686]

No way SG is like KL.. KL is like Dubai, skyscrappers everywhere, badly planned n messy

[@couplesquest_]

It was more about the food etc that was like KL, because the food in both is so good. Definitely more sky scrappers in KL though, you’re right

[@uwet.8826]

Before Singapore builds a skyscrapper, it has to pass the traffic impact study and the fire department must have the capability to fight the fire at that height. No point having a skyscrapper when cars need 30 minutes to exit the carpark because the surrounding roads cannot handle or people are likely to jump off the building in the event of a fire, just like Grenfell Tower. That is why Singapore doesn't compete for the tallest skyscrapper despite the land costing more than in KL.

[@noorirwan686]

@@uwet.8826 yup we dont cry for attention. We have been unique since the 80s n build high rise buildings little by little due to being densely populated

[@js4058]

Get sim card from 711 stores

[@couplesquest_]

Good to know! Thank you

[@robertposteschild2353]

Skip the alcoholic beverages and go to the cloud forest instead. It is a cooling place due to the constant misting. The singapore sling is just overpriced garbage.

[@couplesquest_]

Thanks for the recommendations, we enjoyed the experience at Raffles for a few reasons ☺️

[@kelvgan]

Guys, know the history, your great grand father's were here in old singapore days, Singapore was a British colony, pls don't complain hot, your forefathers mark a stamp here yeah. You guys British,!

[@couplesquest_]

We are very aware of the history, and even mention in this video that Danielle’s grandparents lived in Singapore as he was in the military. We didn’t complain about it being hot, we just stated it’s hot. Singapore is pretty close to the equator, which means it’s a hot country. Just facts. We hope you enjoyed the rest of this video anyway, thanks for watching ☺️

[@kelvgan]

@@couplesquest_ generally, singapore is cooler at the end and beginning of the year so hope you visit Singapore again. Its hots and humid so its wet and greasy, no need moisturiser haha . Cheerio!

[@bibibabibu1]

Stop preaching to them in your passive aggressive broken English. They can do what they want.

[@MD196x]

I think the amount you had spent is rather reasonable ! Do come back again 🥂

[@kelvgan]

Hope you guys loved Singapore ❤ with no regrets

[@safrisaleh412]

Welcome: "Selamat Datang", to you in "South East Asia" to my hometown of Singapore 🇸🇬. How are you: "Apa Khabar". Hope 🙏 you are doing fine. Thank You: "Terima Kasih", for visiting my country and hope 🙏 you enjoyed your stay here. My race is Malay and that's why i greet you in my mother tongue language. Singapore 🇸🇬 also known as the Garden City, is not your typical South East Asia city that you have visited i.e. Thailand🇹🇭, Philippines 🇵🇭, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Vietnam 🇻🇳, Cambodia 🇰🇭, Myanmar 🇲🇲 or even Brunei 🇧🇳. A combination of Modern Architecture surrounded by old British 🇬🇧 colonial buildings with lush foliage on the skyscrapers. Very westernized and contemporary yet still preserve the old rustic looks of old village settings. The price of accommodation and food tends to be on the pricey side if you dine on a mostly touristy flank. Go to hawker centers for cheaper options in Singapore 🇸🇬. There is plenty of it here and to approximate is beyond comparison. Singapore 🇸🇬 is where the East meets the West. You can live on a budget here in Singapore 🇸🇬 if you plan your trip carefully and don't compare Singapore 🇸🇬 to the rest of South East Asia country.

[@couplesquest_]

Thank you so much ☺️ we loved visiting, and had the most amazing time ❤️ we can’t wait to come again and see even more of this amazing place 🙌🏼

[@joeyrocamora9346]

Philippines it's the most Beautiful Island in the World 🌎 they have a 7,641 Islands , Talented , Beauty, Brain, Beautiful Beaches , Delicious Food , 🥑👍😎🇵🇭

[@couplesquest_]

This vlog is from our Singapore trip, but we loved Philippines too 🙌🏼❤️

[@spong2514]

Every country in the,world is beautiful.

[@kelvgan]

Guys, pls don't compare bdli vs Singapore, 3rd world to first , just like compare UK to Indonesia yah?! Pls do and knowhoe stuff. Logical and sensitive pls okay?!❤

[@couplesquest_]

We didn’t compare at all, we had just come from Bali so it was fresh in our mind what we paid for things like breakfast in Bali vs Singapore and was pleasantly surprised at the price we paid in Singapore since we’d heard it was expensive. We loved Singapore and would never compare it to another place 😊🇸🇬

[@kelvgan]

@@couplesquest_ cheers and enjoy fully! Singapore is amazing! More pros than cons!

[@Drippinonyou]

can u shut up and stop being a karen. Who cares about what you think. Everyone has their opinion. its not your job to criticise foreigners on theirs. Why do you act like you are superior to them? You are the worst kind of singaporean.