FIXING mistakes made the 1st time we visited Singapore!

When we visited Singapore the first time, people told us the things we got wrong (thank you for mostly being nice about those things, hahaha). In this video, we attempt to fix the 5 biggest mistakes we made on our first trip to Singapore!
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00:00 Intro
00:25 First fix
04:53 VIPs
07:33 Were we wrong?
08:10 Fix 2
11:00 Fix 3
13:14 Heather tries it
15:11 Fix 4
18:52 Scene of a crime
19:54 Fix 4.5
20:20 Fix 5
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[@TheFredTohster]

The fact that you two are willing to read the comments, take them in a postive manner and try everything again really just warms my heart. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Singapore and continue being such beautiful souls (:

[@Akira-888]

You both are pure delights. It's a privilege for Singapore to welcome your great fun exieriences on your visits there everytime. Pretty sure you will include the world wonder airport Jewel waterfall and the futuristic Marina and Mist Gardens in your other Singapore videos. Stay happy, healthy and in wonderment always. 🙏🙏🙏😇

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Heather, you’re a trooper for trying the spicy dish! I have to share, my sis didn’t really try spicy foods the first 49 years of her life! The past year, she’s been trying it all! Indian, Mexican ,Korean, Thai… spicy foods and now loving it! It takes persistence to acclimate your taste buds 😊

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

So, there's hope for me?!? That's honestly good to hear. I'll keep trying - thank you!

[@mylahbarreto5265]

@@TalesFromOurPocket yes, there is! Haha

[@annechiang4278]

I love your bright positivity and genuine desire to see the best that Singapore can offer! Do come back more often! ❤

[@waltermanfred826]

I have lived in Singapore for ten years now .... but I did not know about the Orchid Garden until today. Its time for a visit soon.

[@babywinwea2823]

Great video! So much enthusiasm and fun! Should try Nasi Lemak, chicken rice and Chinese Rojak (salad with prawn paste). Better still if you could experience local home cooked food in a typical home. Love❤

[@mandy_145]

I was about to comment but after I read that this is an old video, I held back. I like this delightful couple. Watched all their videos 👍

[@ipodee78]

You are always welcomed back. Thanks for another excellent episode.

[@Lupcheong89]

Hello, thank you for giving Singapore a second chance 😂 it’s really refreshing to see your perspective on Singapore ❤.

[@thngzys]

Welcome back!!! Loved the coverage from the last time!

[@foodmore]

OMG my comment made it in your video @ 8:46....... LOL! Sidetrack a little, im a born and bred Singaporean of 39 years...... Never once have I stepped into the Orchid Gardens in Botanical Gardens... it was cool to see how it looked ... saved myself $15 bucks!

[@andrewwebb5170]

The National Orchid Garden is well and truly worth visiting and you being a local I think it only costs $5

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Haha, thanks for the comment about the egg tarts! You really should go to the Orchid Gardens because they were amazing. 😊

[@foodmore]

@@TalesFromOurPocket will do!

[@user-br4eq5tt4w]

Singaporeans usually get free admission to enter Orchid Garden during school holidays, as well as New Year’s Day, National Day and Christmas Day holidays. I have been to there few times.

[@mingzy]

Countries around the equator / Southeast Asia / South Asia tend to eat spicy food because it’s believed that the spices help you to sweat out all the humidity. There’s also a belief that you “fight heat with heat” so in hot weather you eat spicy food. 😂at least in this region there’s such belief. Also in the past there’s not much refrigeration, cooking the food in spices and chili not only helps to preserve the food but also masks the smell / tastes of some food which may have gone a bit bad. Spicy food also makes you eat more rice with less dishes. In the past people also just ate a small bit of sambal chili sauce with a lot of rice just to fill up their bellies without having to eat a lot of vegetables / meat.

[@kaiyin3842]

I thought it was because there were a lot of chilli grown in this region 😂

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

That's a lot of reasons for me (Heather) to learn how to eat spicy food! 😂🥵😬

[@braq9775]

Source : trust me bro

[@melongoh1909]

I grow up here so I love Indian curry and spice, Malay sambal and Chinese chilli paste / oil. A good meal is when I eat until I sweat and my nose keeps dripping … lol!!! 🤣

[@thedarkne]

I'm from Singapore and there is nothing about such "belief". It's nothing so complicated and just a matter of taste and preference. Nobody is going to go out of their way to "sweat out the humidity" if they hate spicy food. Not to mention, everyone is basically sweating with or without spicy food.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Glad to see that you guys had made the right fixes, this time in Singapore. The orchids are amazingly beautiful. Ialso like the fern trees in the Orchids Garden (2:43).

[@Hoopaloompa]

You should try the different kinds of “kueh”! Kueh bangkit, Ang ku kueh, kueh lapis, ondeh ondeh, soon kueh, tutu kueh, chwee kueh , min jiang kueh 🤤

[@Sprakki]

Definitely interesting to see how you both fixes the wrongs!

[@jobloei2533]

So good to have you both back. Have fun huh. 🤩🤩🤩

[@kevinkuok9131]

17:47 Another great video. Thanks.👍. S'pore Botanic Garden looks more interesting than Kew Garden, London. Your voices are becoming very familiar! The carnivorous (really insectivorous) Pitcher plants are common in the Cameron Highlands. The pretty white Orchids for Princess Diana keeps her memory fresh. Oh, no! The Merlion in scaffolding and covers!!! Glad you enjoyed the satay with the peanut sauce. Enjoy Singapore!

[@user-if1vh8po2f]

There's a "Little" Merlion just behind the original one 😂

[@melongoh1909]

Oh my! How time flies!!! 😂 I remember watching your first video … and your comments on the Portuguese egg tart but I didn’t comment on that because I’ve never tasted the original Portuguese egg tart from Portugal, so I don’t know the difference. But I enjoyed watching your video, you both are very fun and your video has a calming vibe (the music). Hope you enjoy your stay here! ❤❤❤😊

[@VisitSingapore]

Welcome back again! 🤩

[@kateryan9988]

LOL I thoroughly enjoyed your honesty in this video regardless of no.4 failed attempt!

[@pinkpetter]

Welcome back! Love to see that you enjoyed the laksa and the satay this time! I'm really happy to see you guys take the bus too cos usually the tourists stick to the trains. Glad it was easy enough for you!

[@reddotdiva]

Welcome back! I love your enthusiasm and adventurous spirit. Gosh, you guys have super bad luck with the Merlion. Maybe that means you have to come back again! haha.

[@TheNizem]

n also bad like with Otter.....

[@LWC8]

Another wrong to fix is... visit the Singapore City Gallery at Level 2 of The URA Centre @ Tanjong Pagar. It is FREE exhibition that shows you how Singapore's land use was thoughtfully and meticulously planned.

[@charlielee4406]

Singapore always surprises you…Thank you!

[@jhf4930]

Welcome back❤😊

[@elee5816]

Such a delight to watch. I got to know parts of Singapore I did not know about as a Singaporean. Thank you!

[@nicrulez12345]

Gd job. sincerely. thanks for sweating through

[@Andrewong77]

i am your new fan...you guys are making some of the best travel content....

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@skatingcanuck9837]

To make a whole video about listening to feedback and fixing mistakes - your humility is beyond impressive! ✊Your open minded attitude will really enrich your travels. Heather for spice numbing I recommend the following :) milk, ice cream, bread, potato, or rice. Hopefully your spice tolerance will slowly grow after trying many spicy cuisines. Bill is right that a lot of spicy cuisines come from warm climates, but there are some exceptions like Korean and Nepalese.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you!! I'm really envious of people who can eat spice and enjoy the flavors. For me, it's just 🔥. 😂 😂

[@cappaman73]

Haha....love the concept of this video. And Singapore is just a great destination to go back and 'fix' those wrongs. Loved it ❤

[@jarrsenl6448]

You guys are so funny. Was smiling while watching and burst out laughing with the Merlion 🤣🤣🤣 Enjoyed watching your videos. Thank you so much 🙏.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thanks for laughing with us! 😊 😊

[@jenniferyeo5207]

Thank you for the great video! Really enjoyed it n the great sense of humor embedded in it ☺️ A warm welcome back to Singapore n really appreciate your honest effort in righting the 5 “wrongs” 😂 No worries about the Merlion k cos that missed chance will entice you both to come back for another visit! 😊 Hope you both are enjoying your stay in Singapore n do find a chance to try Song Fa Bak Ku Teh (meaty pork bones in white pepper soup) n do order a bowl of fried dough fritter to dip into the hot soup! Am sure you will love the taste n warm feeling it leaves in your belly! Btw, the soup can be topped up incessantly for free too! ☺️ Enjoy yourselves here in Singapore 🇸🇬 n we will always welcome you both back anytime! 🤗

[@xinying4948]

Your videos are amazing! Especially fond of the Taiwan hiking videos. Love from Singapore :)

[@SP02138]

17:47 17:57 the baby Merlion is in these frames, you can catch a glimpse of him among the trees at the small park area with his back turned 😂😂😂 next time then…lol

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

🫣 Genuinely cannot believe we missed ANOTHER Merlion! 😂 😂

[@melongoh1909]

That was exactly what went on in my mind .. there’s another smaller Merlion nearby that you missed… 🤣 next time… and there’s another one on Sentosa Island too.

[@kelvinfong408]

Welcome back for your 2nd visit !!! Very happy to see you enjoy your visit again. 👍And very brave too, that you can try new food like the laksa and the durain. Suggest try cycling around Singapore parks link through the park connectors. With any luck you may spot the otters 😆 like near Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (maybe north to south route). Other than laksa (which is part of Peranakan culture) also suggest to try Peranakan food/deserts or visit Peranakan Museum(google search for further info.). Sincerely hope and look forward to your 3rd new adventure(when possible)😆. Oh, by the way, do bring along a hat and umbrella for our tropical weather, it will help a lot. 😊 Best Regards !

[@japkorox91]

Glad you enjoyed the little bits of Singapore~

[@w.k.9933]

Hello, I'm also from Minnesota, my home town, but currently, a permanent resident here in Singapore since 2006. The bean curd pudding given to you by anonymous customers at Telok Blangah food court has always been my favorite dessert while growing up in the Philippines. I found it sold at an Asian grocery store while living in New Jersey. Nowadays, here in Singapore, you can request the amount of sugar syrup you want in your pudding. I'm glad that you liked it.

[@roxie_s]

So many views! You deserve it!❤

[@user-om5lk9hj6j]

Nice original video idea. Thanks.

[@mickeylim640]

laksa is actually more coconuty than spicy. you can request no chilli or less chilli. many westeners (ang mo) 's fav is laksa. it seems you guys are fated to come back to Singapore again for the merlion. there is a saying: keep something for the next visits.

[@kimberlyc4807]

This afternoon on the bus to Orchard Road meeting my friends, the bus passed by Botanic Garden, makes me want to go to the Botanic Garden. Thanks for sharing about the Orchid Garden, I will pay to go in too. 😊😊

[@JC-uz3ey]

Jeesussss the satay's so freaking ex at LPS! Strongly recommend foreigners to try the food in the northern part of SG which is reasonably priced instead of the tourist CBD areas.

[@wf645]

If am not wrong there is a smaller version of the merlion under some trees behind the larger merlion to allow folks to close up. Some years since I was there, may or may not change

[@90taetaeya]

You guys are such great travel vloggers! U guys really do your research! A few “travel vloggers” come to Singapore and go to MBS only then say there’s nothing to do 😂 I recommend a cycle from changi beach to changi bay point, sunset at lower peirce reservior, macritchie nature walk, and the rail corridor walk.

[@tamakachi]

Welcome back ❤

[@kelvinwee5274]

Thank you for visiting our lovely country again 😊

[@leoesque2803]

If you come to Singapore again, do go to East Coast Park. While you’re there, do go to East Coast Lagoon Food village for hawker food. The locals loves to go there to eat for dinner. Whenever I go there I always walk along the beach after dinner.

[@cathygardner9214]

Loved the orchids!!!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

They were gorgeous!

[@WisteriaBerlitz]

I'm glad y'all liked the Laksa 🍜 As you build your spice tolerance, you'll have more food options available 👍 To me and the people I know, the Katong Laksa isn't spicy at all, so it's pretty easy to slurp down 😋

[@kevynho4066]

When you eat spicy food, drink a hot drink, rather than a cold drink. Then your stomach won t burn. I stumbled across your Taiwan videos and followed the places you visited. Had an enjoyable trip. And now I am your fan. Thank you,

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you for continuing to follow our adventures! 😊 ❤️

[@BrownManTale]

I suggest the next time when you're ordering food in SG inform the vendor on your requirement level of spiciness as s'porean are mostly used to spicy food that's being served

[@nilarwin85]

you couple are so funny , i really enjoyed watching your videos . Explore more and of course ,eat more and taste more.😂😂🤣oh yeah, when you wanna eat spicy foods, it is not a good idea of drinking cold drink, instead we should go for hot drinks like Teh O to bring down the burning tongue feeling.

[@conned]

Singapore orchid gardens is UNESCO site, Heritage. 3Rd UNESCO gardens but First orchid gardens n hybridization lab in world, 1500species hybrids. Thanks fr visiting , Happy Miles

[@Walts-Travel]

Love watching you two.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thanks, Walt!

[@godsbeloved]

I love your video! Lovely couple and me being a local Singaporean I don't even travel out to do or visit the places, am a local tourist but I don't spend money on the places. (Orchid Garden or Gardens by the Bay) And laksa, thanks for being so real, I can't take spicy at all too and I'm perspiring while watching y'all eat, will sweat bullets watching The Hot Ones (spicy wings) videos too, so kudos for even trying! P.S. since we talking local, my first video I watch of you all, have half boiled eggs with soy sauce and bit of pepper (Kaya toast too if you okay with savoury eggs then sweet Kaya) either here or Malaysia. It's our Breakfast delight!

[@Hadams360]

Loved your follow up video. I remember watching your 1st trip to Singapore last year as I was planning my 1st trip there. It's funny but I'm currently planning my trip back to see the things that I missed. I thought I had prepared myself for the heat and humidity but it still got the best of me. Next time I'm going to double the amount of days I spend there

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Hahaha, you're going back, too?? Love that! What things are you going back for? We also made some recent videos on green spaces in Singapore (that we'll be putting together and rereleasing as a longer combined video, in a few months - but the individual ones are there now, if you're interested!).

[@Hadams360]

I’m almost embarrassed about just how much I missed. I only did about 1/2 of the things I had planned. I’d like to do a cooking class/food tour, the night zoo, botanical gardens and the various museums. I’ve been caching up on your recent videos. Love the videos of Malaysia and Singapore!!

[@flawless90]

Thanks for giving SG another chance! I wanted correct something. For Laksa in particular; "eating with a spoon" is unique to Katong Laksa. You'll be surprised if you tried to compare and contrast next time you come over!

[@huangec]

Merlion? You didn't miss much. Glad you made it to the Orchid Garden though!

[@geniegal78]

Pertaining to the Orchid Garden, there's a saying "do not judge a book by its cover" 😅... there's also a Ginger Garden beside, where you never know how many species of ginger there are 😊 Eating spicy food is believed to drive out the "dampness" in your body caused by the humidity. There is a mini merlion right behind the big one, how could you have missed it? 😅

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

We can't believe we missed a different Merlion! 😂😂😂

[@garyclarke9685]

Yes having been to the orchid garden it was incredible & exceeded my expectations. The under cover areas inside the large dome was extraordinary.

[@trinixdeangelov]

There are a few Merlion statues around our island, which you can add to your future return plan if you want to head back here again. My other favourite besides the original statue that you missed seeing, is the one that was over at Sentosa. Visitors were able to scale to the top of the Merlion to enjoy a full-view of Sentosa island. That statue has unfortunately been demolished 😭😭😭😭

[@gavint8000]

i really loved your videos. seen all of your singapore videos and i would say u see and eat more things than me in my whole life here. haha

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Hahaha, time to go eat more things! 😁

[@mylahbarreto5265]

You guys crack me up!!! You’re so open to try- chicken, mutton, … 😂

[@mmisa9505]

Love this

[@pohkhengtan5559]

Hello Tales From Our Pocket, Since you’re at Katong area, you really gotta try Pungol Nasi Lemak at 238 Tanjong Katong Rd, is one of our local favourites. Enjoy!

[@dorieme]

You can ask for no added chilli for the laksa. It’s manageable then (I’m Singaporean but don’t take spicy). Also have milk as a standby to “neutralize” the spiciness.

[@mindawareness]

you guys should visit holland village... u guys be amazed...

[@coffeenciggy]

Glad you finally tried the laksa and ate the right sauce with the satay - yes these are the top tastiest food in SG! There are more of course, although a fair number of them are spicy lol

[@Johannesja]

You have another reason to come back and say hi to Merlion 😃

[@foodmore]

11:59 Ahh... the "One" hundred plus drink....... :)

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

😁😁😁

[@Mew77778]

Should visit hawker Centers. 13 dollars for laksa is way too expensive even as a local

[@YuniqueChannel]

I like how u remember the comments，and make it into a video to rectify them :)

[@kathleen8131]

No worries abt the Merlion, it's a gimmick for tourists, SGreans don't even bother abt it. Have been following your Singapore videos eagerly, thank u for researching abt our tiny island and taking the road less travelled! You've been richly rewarded as you've seen! If u do come back again, you can invite ur SGrean viewers to bring you around!

[@TheMeltzz]

you guys are so cute, enjoy your stay in Singapore

[@Ersanba]

It is always humid... but july aug can be really hot... december is cooler but a lots of rain

[@SingaporeLyfe]

For the Laksa: even though the famous one is katong laksa, most shops in Singapore have both the original and unique flavoured ones too. the price you stated is kind of overpriced to be honest. janggut laksa would be a cheaper choice for katong laksa, and if you wanted something unique, there's also a crayfish version from the sungei road trishaw laksa in chinatown For the Merlion: indeed the Merlion that you went to is the much iconic and touristic version, so it's a pity you had seen it during its maintenance. But if you are still in Singapore and you want to hunt for ANOTHER Merlion, go to Faber Point on Mount Faber. There are actually a few Merlions in Singapore, though the others are neither as tall nor are they spewing water like the Merlion Park's version. Welcome back to Singapore nonetheless!

[@jessieyang7316]

Great film

[@dandan12332]

try "janggut laksa" next time! It's another classic laksa brand but a lot less spicy and very creamy. I like it a lot more than 328 laksa

[@WilsonTan]

I remember that I wasn’t able to see the Bund in Shanghai or the main hall in the Forbidden City in Beijing when I was visiting those cities the first time because they were under renovation! Being disappointed and not having everything going according to plan despite your best efforts in researching and planning etc, is part of the “fun” in travel. LOL. Hope you get to meet the Merlion in person one day.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

There's *always* something to go back to! 😊

[@layjeekhengsvps7220]

Great video! you should definitely try the pastry at Tiong Bahru Bakery 👌

[@layjeekhengsvps7220]

also dont be guilty missing the merlion we already seen it so much times in other videos haha...

[@dennisleong7866]

Right behind the Merlion there is a baby Merlion 😂

[@joannaansula-mp8vz]

I have enjoyed your video.

[@IWANNAPLAYTENNIS]

Now you would have to come back! To see Merlion! 🤣

[@js1678]

If you visit Singapore again, you should also try the Merlion at night. There’s a laser light show on the Merlion. It’s really pretty.

[@brontan6615]

next trip, you guys can try chomp chomp food centre, geylang lor 8 frog leg congee and old airport road food centre too!

[@maggiechow2427]

I was thinking of old airport satays when I saw the couple ate at satay club. The Chinese style satay sauce sold by one Chinese uncle in old airport road food market is soooooooo yums! I think he mixed some pineapple in the sauce.

[@kelvgan]

Heather, Singapore is cooler from late November to early January over riding Xmas and Chinese new year but it gets rainy and wet if you don't mind but mornings are better to go outdoors afternoons stay indoors. Hope you guys go universal studios where minion world will be opening a new attraction within the park

[@barryknight]

Like to see you all, cute polite couple. Love to see you all in singapore again there is more stuff to eat in singapore.

[@maggiechow2427]

I have not watched the first video on SG, but i had a feeling that you might missed other yummy food in Katong. It is 1.54am in SG now and I'm thinking of the nonya rice dumpling, various nonya kueh, my fav buah keluak, bird of paradise ice cream, big prawn noodles soup, all in Katong. Argh.. hungry!!

[@ashmarsim]

Don't feel bad about the Merlion, as you know things don't always go exactly to plans when traveling... I'm glad you both had a great time... O, btw you can get non spicy Laksa.

[@SingaporeLyfe]

one thing you can try, if you are keen in exploring some of the older nature and history of Singapore, is to visit the Southern Islands: St John's and Lazarus Islands and the Kusu Island

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Yes, we went to those islands (and filmed them) - you should check them out! We enjoyed them a lot, but we maybe enjoyed Pulau Ubin even more. 😊😊

[@antant9523]

the bird park has shifted from jurong to mandai (same area as the zoo), with another rainforest themed park still in construction. perhaps you can try the new bird park and the rainforest themed park the next time you visit (after the new park open of course)

[@kalsonchua1953]

My country singapore does have good food, however, if you are travelling up north, Malaysia does have fantastic dishes and I would love to recommend them if you are ever going again!

[@rahimresad7045]

Let me know the next time you are in Singapore I will reimburse your orchird garden entry over Newton food centre treats 😊

[@kennyzeng21]

Interesting video tt make me watch till the end. Well i prefer to eat the prawns without any sauce, savour the charred flavour. To each its own. 😂

[@NaomisAdventures]

Good video

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thanks, Naomi! ❤️

[@eleventhnov]

Spicy food ? Antidote : Milk ( hands down the very right one, try it ! )

[@jimmykoh2602]

U guys r still missing the Universal Studio, Singapore Flyers, S.E.A Aquarium , the zoo/ Night Safari/Bird Park n the casinos in Sentosa/ MBS..

[@cartoonpete407]

Yum, yum! Been a while since I've had satay there!

[@TheReluctantCoder]

If anyone is planning to come in May, it's VERY hot that month. Right now it's hitting 34 degrees celsius but 'feels like 41' on Google. Even locals are dying. Come after July as the temperatures start to go down by then!

[@AprilKoh]

thank you for trying again!

[@Monkey341]

Go to Sentosa island and there's another big Merlion for you to see.