Tips on planning a SINGAPORE trip from India! | Visa, Things To do, Vegetarian Food, Budget | Travel

[@snehaundavalli]

you can stay at V Lavender hotel. it’s a budget friendly hotel and is just a 50 meter walk from the Lavender MRT station…

[@Stefnabakes]

Adding to what you said: 1) we travelled through bus and mrt, to buy and recharge the card you need cash only, it is really well connected. 2) We stayed at Ibis budget Singapore Clarke quay, we chose a room without windows, would recommend choosing a room with windows. 3) buy a sim card at the airport because 7 eleven's usually don't have them in stock or they are way more expensive. 4) We only had to withdraw cash for mrt card recharge and Chinatown. 5) most Chinatown shops and some hawker center stalls only accept cash. It is inconvenient to find an atm all the time. So it's best you carry cash atleast 100sgd per person 6) The airport is huge, we twice tried to explore the entire airport and could not. So it is best to travel light since the luggage storage at the airport costs alot ( depends on the size of your bag). 7) If you are travelling with someone who does not like walking, you must take a stay near the mrt station or bus. Since the cabs are really expensive.

[@SatshyaTharien]

Great tips!!

[@alcappacino]

1) You do not need cash to top up transportation card (ezlink or mrt concession card) 2) Planning to stay in Clark Quay which is a tourist hub, will definitely cost you so do some research before travelling. Since Singapore is small and getting across the country can be done effortlessly within 1hr or so max, I would advise looking for a more heartland neighbourhood area to stay. 3) ATMS are relatively easy to find, you can literally find it sprawling all over the country plus You can find ATMS at every MRT station. 4) Most Chinatown shops and hawkers actually accept cashless payment, I think the question here is whether you have an account that accepts multi currency or a travel debit card. You can get away with paying via cashless at about 99% of shops and food courts in Singapore. Your complaints are the same for any tourist, e.g. if I plan to go to your country, I would most likely have to prepare cash over relying on card payment due to foreign /bank charges. Consider getting a travel debit card e.g. Revolut. Source: I'm a Singaporean.

[@akshijain6150]

@alcappacino planning to visit Singapore later this year, can you suggest beat area to stay other than clark quay.

[@PTeja007]

One Universal Studio hack for all. Ask if there is a solo riders line and just go for it if there is long line in normal queue. We saved 2-3 hours by going in solo rider queue 😄

[@chars_78]

I would recommend buying a SIm from 7 eleven rather than the airport. The same Sim plan that my friend bought at $15 in 7/11 was $50 at Changi. You can also buy the SG tourist pass plus card that allows for unlimited travel in MRT and Buses for 4 days. Also hostels are very budget friendly. And are pretty vfm. Food is your real expense. And 7/11 is a lifesaver if you are on a budget in that aspect.

[@beckygeorge8706]

Sooo true ....same happened to me and my friend 😢

[@AdithyaShreshti]

Any hostel recommendations??

[@dearworldloveprachi]

Loved your video Satshya ❤ I'm adding a few tips which I've learnt over my frequent trips to SG. 1. Eating in hawker centres/ food courts is cheaper than eating in restaurants. Food courts are EVERYWHERE. Almost every MRT station has a mall which will have a food court. Every residential areas has a hawker centre which sells local food at a relatively cheaper rate. Getting pure vegetarian food at hawker centres is difficult. But I have seen stalls selling dosa in a few hawker centres too 2. Parks are free and beautiful. This is one thing that I absolutely adore about SG. Fort Canning, Labrador park, Singapore Botanic gardens are really beautiful. 3. If you Google 'free things to do in SG' you will find certain events catered to the public. E.g. free music shows at Esplanade-Theatres by the bay. 4. It's super hot in Singapore but indoor places are extremely cold. So I always carry a thin, light shirt to wear if I feel cold in public transport, malls, museums.

[@SatshyaTharien]

Superrr tips! Thanks for sharing 🤗🤗

[@OldSoul2779]

One correction: peak hour surcharge start from 7am-10am in the morning and 5pm onwards for taxis. Grab and Gojek also surges up during the “peak hours”.

[@divyasrikanth4621]

I would suggest anyone visiting Singapore to spend a day at their natural reserves or Pulau Ubin. You wont regret it!

[@meghana6142]

This video could have really helped me in 2022...me and my husband went to honeymoon and spent few hours searching for a veg restaurant

[@SatshyaTharien]

Aaww :)

[@KafkaShore]

I love these singapore videos ❤

[@SatshyaTharien]

yaay im glad :)

[@av7252]

Please make a video on expat life in Singapore, that would be helpful for people shifting to the place.

[@SatshyaTharien]

What aspects of expat life? Would help me make a clearer video

[@rohansangodkar]

How can one find jobs in Singapore while in India? Rough cost of living and things to consider while shifting there. What if you want to take your parents/family there etc.

[@poulamidutta9402]

I was amazed with the migration process..so smooth❤

[@poojaraman947]

I think ur pregnant 🤩

[@aleenaansonanto987]

Yes she is she already gave birth

[@Omg.123_lets_do_this]

Yaaaaaaaaaa!

[@abdullaabby1899]

Glad to mangalorean and aloysian shining in singapore ❤ support and follow

[@Stefnabakes]

Can you make a video on how did you move to Singapore or Instagram story. ❤

[@sameeraredkar7797]

How is Singapore for solo travel and it's safety? Also, how many days would be enough to cover major spots?

[@SatshyaTharien]

Superrrrr safe, can definitely do a solo trip! For major spots I’d say 3 days in a rush but 5 days comfortably

[@beckygeorge8706]

It's super safe... really good for solo travel ❤❤

[@charulathaacharya7148]

My daughter studying there Even we went it is super safe country She is enjoying a lot

[@stereoheart7]

Omg sad to see 13k views and 300 likes 😢 Love from Karnataka!❤

[@vidhig2568]

This is really helpful ❤

[@apoorvasreekantaswamykeept1270]

I have to stay singapore is one of the safest country to travel

[@abarnakamalakannan9210]

Chechi can you do video on expenditure you are spending on house rent and how you found your house and if possible do a home tour of your Singapore home❤

[@SatshyaTharien]

Helloo ! I made a video on how much I spend in a day in SG. It’s on my channel :) and we found our house via PropertyGuru.com. House tour, no, because i don’t want to put that out publicly :)

[@SOLO-_-diaries333]

So aap hume apne new born baby se kab milwa ne wale ho ? ❤

[@harshikaramesh1323]

Can you please suggest a sunscreen between isdin and isntree which one is your favourite

[@ageema28]

Tell us more places to visit like gardens by the bay sentosa wax museum

[@SatshyaTharien]

Yess gardens by the bay is really nice & best part is it’s free - wax museum I haven’t been to yet, but I’ve heard good things!

[@ashleshamohapatra4943]

Please do a separate morning and night skin care routine video

[@SatshyaTharien]

It’s already up on my channel ☺️

[@suganthym1438]

Where do u shop for regular clothes? The food tour u did was great. More of that....

[@deekshadadlani2855]

Bugis street

[@SatshyaTharien]

I wouldn’t recommend shopping for clothes in Singapore (if you’re looking for cheap options) since clothes are quite expensive here.

[@tanushreebansal1605]

@@SatshyaTharien For branded clothes (Uniqlo, H&M) I found prices to be similar as India but better collections and sizes (I am 5'2 and S is too big for me in Indian stores).

[@SatshyaTharien]

@@tanushreebansal1605 interesting - I find Uniqlo smaller sized here in Singapore . As in India has more L & XL options and Singapore has v few of that + Singapore has a lot more Xs & XXS options

[@tanushreebansal1605]

@@SatshyaTharien That would likely be due to target demographics being different. Even the collections are more fashion forward in SG. I loved uniqlo so much in SG that I visited the store in Suntec City, Vivo City and the flagship one in Orchard Road. 😅 It is available online in India but the store is only in Delhi. ☹️

[@dhritiseth3262]

If u want the premium option , book MBS or Marriot Tangs in advance!

[@YouTubetail]

😊

[@SatshyaTharien]

oooh wow! just curious, if you book in advance how much does it cost for a night?

[@sulakshmisivakumar4241]

Thank you for this!! Can you let me know where to shop in Singapore? Like what brands etc?

[@SatshyaTharien]

Charles & Keith would be the top option

[@prathii3339]

What is the best time to visit Singapore

[@SatshyaTharien]

anytime of the year - but Christmas & Feb during Chinese New Year is the most vibrant

[@shivamalladi4144]

Sister, my girlfriend told their parents about my 4 years love but they are not accepting our marriage and they house arrested her....and they forcing her to get arranged marriage... Can u please tell me how to save my girlfriend and way to marry her

[@renuka9006]

Hi Di, what do you suggest alongwith singapore zoo, the river safari or bird park? I am travelling with a 7 year old.

[@SatshyaTharien]

Ooh I haven’t been on the river safari yet but I’ve heard great things about it and the boat ride! The bird park is also beautiful but there’s a lot more walking so I think kids will like river safari more ( butnote that boat ride only for kids > 106 cm)

[@sivazregal]

Hi Satshya, someone recommended that we stay in JB cos the accommodation is cheap and spacious. But I'm not sure if its worth it with the immigration and other procedures if we plan to stay for only 3 days .. wats ur opinion ?

[@SatshyaTharien]

hey noooo - JB is super far and you'll end up wasting time and money to go to central Singapore to do sight seeing. Staying in JB makes sense only if you work in Singapore and don't mind doing daily travel but want to stay in low rent place

[@krishagurrapu7989]

I love u diiiiii♡

[@ravulamadhubala327]

The most important question. How much do you think would be the budget for a couple plus adult son for about a week's trip including airfare? (For normal middle class people). Just a supposition with a give or take of even rs.1 lac also will help greatly. Because trips mostly hinge on finances😂

[@SatshyaTharien]

haha understandable - depends on where you're flying from (cheapest is from Chennai). Usually tickets for 3 people would be Rs 45,000-Rs 55,000 round trip. Stay per day is about 100-200$ (Rs 6,000-12,000) and then the rest depends on you. Ideally I think for meals per person comes to Rs 1500 each

[@ravulamadhubala327]

@@SatshyaTharien That was of big help. Thanx.

[@ArunMurugaboopathy]

How to reach Sentosa ?? Universal studios is inside Sentosa? BTW is July second week good to visit Singapore?

[@SatshyaTharien]

Sentosa is an island connected to Singapore by road, which has Universal Studios and other attractions on it

[@rishu3385]

Since ur married to a Punjabi 4m Delhi challenge him on speaking in his own mother tongue punjabi.

[@user-ho3ll1np4r]

Heyy, where are you from Mangalore if you dont mind me asking

[@brownoakplayrzzz7373]

15:44 Akash? 😯

[@asha9988]

Satshya,where did you go to do the DIY painting/Art

[@SatshyaTharien]

It was at a place called PaintBlush near Little India :) you can find a ton of these activities on Klook or head out!

[@eprohoda]

outstanding ~;)

[@ApneBhai]

whether i can keep the baby on lap in taxi at Singapore? or is it compulsory to use child seat

[@SatshyaTharien]

you can book Comfort DelGro taxis (local taxis the blue ones) and keep baby on lap

[@iampreethi12]

Pls suggest budget friendly and safe hotels near marina bay sands..

[@tuliplibera12]

Can you recommend few good restaurants for non veg and certain must try dishes

[@SatshyaTharien]

Chilli crab, black pepper crab, chicken rice - any hawker centre will have these

[@beingmom_andbeyond7745]

❤❤loved it

[@SatshyaTharien]

thank you! :)

[@romanempire8273]

Shopping in Singapore plz do a vlog

[@Nochiba909]

Cheaper in malaysia 😂😂😂2😂 even the kiasu singaporeans shop in malaysia And no chewing gum there in singapore

[@SatshyaTharien]

Haha shopping is quite expensive here - I would recommend Charles & Keith for shoes & bags, Sephora for makeup you don’t get in india and the rest spend on food tbh. Street shopping & all is v expensive

[@romanempire8273]

@@SatshyaTharien ahaaa thank you so much. I'm switching my plan to malaysia then.

[@kirannmyeek806]

Dont v have air bnb in singapore to stay

[@chummaconversationspodcast]

nope :) air bnb or short term rentals are illegal in Singapore

[@dhritiseth3262]

Haha satshya ur posting at 10 pm to match with ist

[@SatshyaTharien]

Yess :)

[@adityabhalla7127]

Any must visit places for a honeymoon couple?

[@SatshyaTharien]

Free - ECP beach is quite romantic Paid - dinner on the Singapore flyer :)

[@tithimandal5333]

Should one carry USD from India?

[@SatshyaTharien]

USD won’t be used as legal tender in shops etc - so you can still carry it but you’ll have to convert it

[@ankitasingh-mq2ex]

Is it ok to visit in may end

[@SatshyaTharien]

Yes - it’s usually the same weather throughout the year , gets slightly cooler during Dec , Jan

[@harshitkhamesra4778]

Park royale , singapore

[@user-hs6wp2xn2t]

Do a lip care vdo

[@Shivikakhajuriamedia]

Please suggest something to me for pigmentation around mouth area which will actually work

[@khcoolkids6494]

first hehhe

[@SatshyaTharien]

hahah what is this speed!

[@Rosextora]

Heheh 5th

[@khcoolkids6494]

lighting speed and pls pin@@SatshyaTharien

[@RSRU]

uber was in singapore 😅

[@SatshyaTharien]

it’s not - Uber left in 2018

[@abhinavkarkare]

🙏

[@bharath2508]

Singapore is expensive. Make a budget friendly option video.

[@SatshyaTharien]

That’s why I’ve mentioned ways to use public transport & apps to help save money :) is there anything else specifically you’d want more info on?

[@bharath2508]

@@SatshyaTharien Vegetarian foods in Singapore. Try to spot any pure veg restaurants. Along with this affordable accommodation in Singapore.

[@user-su4gg2vw5u]

Y u left Mangalore and married delhi guy? Now u r in Singapore. I travelled all over india. Mangalore and Mangalore people are Good and better compared to other place & people. 😮

[@user-yo3fs3qj9d]

No need to go stay at india eat dosa

[@Nochiba909]

Should try sambal belacan, budu, bak kut teh , nasi lemak , and char siew bao 😂😂😂322😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-yo3fs3qj9d]

Nah dosa is best eat dosa make dosa

[@SatshyaTharien]

can come to Singapore also and eat dosa xD lots is there haha

[@user-yo3fs3qj9d]

Manglore has best dosa foreign Indian food doesn't taste good I went Canada and got uttapam dosa idli it sucks visit manglore again if possible. To eat dosa