HOW TO DO A LAYOVER IN SINGAPORE // 24-48 Hours Ultimate Itinerary (perfect for your first time)!

[@keokjinn8005]

First time watching and love your vlog and have just subscribed. Very short and sharp and yet very informative. You make the food all look so very sumptuous and off course they are. Thank you and hope you had a nice stay.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

So glad you found my channel and enjoyed the video! Thank you for subscribing. Got hungry editing this video lol. 🤤

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment as I put a lot of effort into my videos. Thank you for subscribing!

[@johnwig285]

You're so on point with regards to the timings for Gardens by the Bay! I always tell my relatives, they should only visit it at around 6PM + & wait for the lights to come on coz they'll get better pics compared to day time

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you John! You get the best of both day and night!

[@geniegal78]

Daytime is for the other attractions in the garden & the rest of the Gardens by the Bay 😅

[@user-fb7rf4kr5k]

Wow, this is an incredibly well-researched travel guide.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Aw thank you so much! It takes me hours to create these videos. I appreciate the comment. 🥰

[@achirasilva8850]

Informative travel guide

[@tiffanylabelle]

Gorgeous Sophie! Love watching your videos... Can't wait to go back to Singapore to try your recommendations... You have the cutest outfit too, I love your skirt! 💗

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks so much Tiffany. Yes, def let me know if you get back to Singapore 🇸🇬. Aww, the skirts are from Farm Rio!

[@tiffanylabelle]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Thanks Hun, you always look fabulous!

[@danielquantum143]

Sophie you're a great ambassador for Singapore Food !

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

I really do love my food! 😂

[@MrKAKARONALDOMESSI]

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[@bobkgoh]

Great info on S’pore. You’re a great ambassador for S’pore! Thank You! 😃

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you Bob!

[@SuccessforLifester]

I dont have friends dipping their toast into the eggs when we ate kaya toast set. Somehow i think some new generations started to do that. I prefer to eat them separately so that the toasted bread remains crunchy.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Ah ok, I was told to eat it that way. I guess everyone has their style. Craving kaya toast now. ;)

[@Nautika8]

I'm now 60 & been eating kaya butter toast dipping with the runny half boil eggs since my teenage years

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@Nautika8 I see. I don't like to dip into eggs. My friends also didn't do that

[@matthewong1953]

You are awesome. You hit all the key points which shows you know what you are doing in singapore. Your food choices are superb!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks Matt! Really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@VisitSingapore]

Everything was spot on! Hoping to welcome you for more than a layover next time!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks so much for the comment! Really appreciate it! Can't wait to come back to Singapore and try most delicious eats!

[@simroysten7963]

MRT and buses accepts Apple Pay or credit or debit cards.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks Sim, this was brought to my attention after the video. For some reason, the MRT station attendant told me I had to buy a card. Very strange why he didn't say to use our cc. Now I know!

[@KevinQuek-er3fe]

You need to come to Singapore for christmas and New Year. On new years eve, at the barge, the fireworks starts at 10.30 pm and it goes on until 12 am. It is so besutiful you will love Singapore. Singapore is the best country in the world.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Wow would love to see the NYE fireworks in Singapore one day! It would be spectacular!

[@ashmarsim]

If you're adventurous enough, you should check out the food scene in Changi village, right next to the airport, it's got a small tropical beach village vibe. The hawker center there has a lot of the local favorites, Oh and Katong's Roxy Square has the best Laksa.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks for the tips Mark! I might actually do this on my way through Singapore in July. Any other faves I should try or go straight for the laksa?

[@ashmarsim]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets I don't know why but I just saw this. At Changi Village, you can try the pork satay, If you're going to try chilly crab, try the salted egg version... It's really rich and creamy.

[@kakkay898]

Not buah long long its buah kedondong 🤦

[@theWelly30]

Great review of my homeland❤

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you so much!

[@jkl6868]

Those are not napkins, kleenex or tissue

[@abelfilmroom]

Welcome to Singapore! Have you learn to speak Singlish?

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Not yet! What are some key words I should learn for next time? I heard about Shiok!

[@abelfilmroom]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Eg: Abuden! is equivalent to the word “obviously”. It is a combination of Hokkien dialect of 'A-bo', meaning 'if not', and the English word, 'then'.

[@abelfilmroom]

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[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@abelfilmroom Got it! Will try to remember for next time!

[@simroysten7963]

@@abelfilmroom From English phrase "Ah, but then" said in one breath.

[@mariojsworld]

Nice trip to Singapore.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you Mario!

[@kaedenxie7471]

I live in Singapore

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Then you must know some good spots to eat!

[@LovedDoxology68]

Spot ON for your choice of food....and this is from a Singaporean!!!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks John! Which one is your fave??

[@ricachona4095]

Thank you.

[@eugenetan5702]

Hi free for coffee?

[@Lormehlah123]

Love your videos! Incredibly well-researched and nicely edited video

[@StrafingHunter]

Correction regarding the ez-link card for public transport, the system also accepts credit and debut cards, so you can simply use your card to tap and the gantry will open

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Yep, I learned after I made the video that credit cards are excepted. Very strange that the transport staff didn't let me know on the first day...You live & learn! ;)

[@sengkar-g4s]

Watching you eating foods set my taste buds tingling.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

haha. I get hungry watching this video!

[@TirupChhayani]

Do we need a transit visa?

[@thusspokeshabistari]

hi Sophie

[@lohti6399]

I love chicken rice that have all the chicken covering 100% of the rice on the plate. 😁

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Yum, it's so good! Wish I had some chicken rice right now lol.

[@sbs2837]

visit singapore all year round

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Definitely! Can't wait to go back!

[@kelvinth30]

5:45 back in the day , i paid 50 cents for this laksa along the side of the road

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

How long ago was that? 🍜

[@kelvinth30]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets in the late 80s when i was a teenager , rode my motorbike stopped and ate along side the road . They were located next to a bus stop just outside.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

​@@kelvinth30 must have been nice!

[@RiduanMOHDsani]

Wow very nise travel to Singapore 💖👍🎉🎉🎉

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RiduanMOHDsani]

Tq 🌜🙏

[@jkl6868]

I got by without cash in satay by the bay.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Ok nice! The stall I went to was cash only.

[@aleeyh69]

Great recommendations + visuals too!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks Andy! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sarabjeetsingh120]

good on yaa sophie, thanks for the video

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you!

[@travelwithrama91]

Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you!

[@BobSaysWhat22]

Going to hawkers is worth stop over in Singapore for.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

omg yes! I am craving all of this right now!

[@waynemartin]

From this old boy from Perth; Down-Under thank you for your video vlog awesome 5/03/2024

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks for watching Wayne. Glad you enjoyed the video! Are you heading to Singapore?

[@waynemartin]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets I have done about 16 or so stop-overs; But never stayed; One day we will ;Stay safe and have a good life👍

[@angsiuhong3408]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

You have a beautiful voice, Sophie!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you, that's very nice of you to say. :)

[@limchbg1217]

Welcome to SG! I used to stay at the few block away from the Sungei Laksa stall...best top few laksa stall in sg.....👏👏👏

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you! LOL, I would be there weekly if I lived nearby! 🍜

[@TirupChhayani]

Do we need a transit visa?

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

You'll need to check Singapore immigration's website if you need a visa based on your passport.

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Classy video.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you!

[@Ramy-ql3tr]

It's a walkable city. Even with constructions, they will create pathways for pedestrians. Thoughtful planning.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Definitely a walking city. I just got 😅 after walking around for a while 🤣

[@Nathangoh12345]

When you order chicken rice you can tell them to have it boneless, this helps with the neatness of eating the dish and you can focus more on conversation rather than picking the bones from the chicken. You can also pick steam or roasted chicken which I would say is a 60/40 preference in favour of roasted chicken in Singapore

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you for the tips Ethan! Next time will try roasted. Yummmm!

[@jackchong1444]

Great video! Also travelers need not get the EZlink cards anymore if you have a overseas activated card :) Just tap it as you would and be on your merry way!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thanks for the info! A lot of viewers have commented to let me know. So strange the attendant at the metro told us we had to buy an EZ Link card. Now we know!

[@KevinQuek-er3fe]

Singapore food is the most delicious in the world. You need to est the popiah and kueh pie ti. Singapore is a food paradise.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Okay yes! Will try those next time!

[@jaslynkoh7364]

Lol....when you says location! You sounds like a Singaporean with that Singlish accent . 😂😂

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

hahah really?!

[@jaslynkoh7364]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Yes, 100% Chop and confirm.

[@NEAAFFAIRS]

If you love black pepper flavor order the black pepper crab.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Yes! I also been told I need to try white pepper crab!

[@bearfamily269]

Please help promote Malay food and culture the next time you're here. Otherwise those ignorant travellers would think Singapore is just Chinese. Oh yes, those satays sold by the Malay vendors at Lau Pa Sat are good.

[@LinksRoyal]

i find east coast hawker satay better. i have tried both. not too sure about Chomp Chomp at serangoon. i agree as a Singapore Chinese that Many traveler seems to forgot that there are Malay cuisine along with Peranakan. even though they are as big a part of the Singapore food scene. while i am grateful they promote Singapore. it be great to show that Singapore is more than just Laksa/Chicken Rice/Satay.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

I absolutely LOVE Malay food and will make sure to eat more dishes next time I go. It was my first time to Singapore so I wanted to hit up all the must eats. Nasi Lemak was on my list but I didn't have time. I did try to feature a couple Malay dishes - Laksa & Satay. Next time I'm in Singapore will seek out more Malay and Indian dishes (drooling just thinking about it)! 🤤

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@LinksRoyal @LinksRoyal Totally agree! I had only so much time so wanted to hit up the must eats first. Really wanted to try Candlenut for Peranakan food (they were fully booked) - will have to next time. Absoutly love Malay cuisine - it's actually one of my faves. Will seek out more Malay dishes next time. Only so much a girl can eat! 🤣

[@EasternKalogeros]

What a lovely video.....

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you!

[@skwb1973]

I can’t wait to go to Singapore after seeing this video. I am from Sembawang and it’s not far for me.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

You should definitely go! Which dish are you craving??? 😋

[@jkl6868]

Sembawang is in Singapore!

[@skwb1973]

@@jkl6868 😬

[@gurumurthyanjanappa7898]

Excellent

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you so much!

[@quantumpower]

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[@glennchua9043]

Glad you enjoyed the foods n enjoy Singapore.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Singapore has much good food! Need to go back for a week next time just to eat! 😛

[@glennchua9043]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets look forward to your return back..where are you now?🤗

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

@@glennchua9043 Spain!

[@glennchua9043]

@@SophiesTravelSecrets Hola, como esta¿🤗😉✌🏼Which city in Spain?

[@rahimresad7045]

Well produced vlog!

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Thank you so much!

[@ronbeaubien]

I have to admit that I got turned off by the video once it started sounding like a commercial for Conrad hotels. Unfortunately after that I started to distrust everything Sophie said. What ever happened to avoiding bias and honesty when giving travel recommendations? I remember reading about how publishers like National Geographic will not let their writers, photographers, and videographers receive any compensation, gifts, or perks from companies or organizations mentioned in their stories.

[@SophiesTravelSecrets]

Hi Ron, I’m sorry you feel that way but where I stayed, everything I ate and everywhere I went was all my choice. I don’t include anything in my videos that I wouldn’t honestly recommend myself. I’m very selective with the hotels I partner with to ensure brand alignment on both sides. I want to recommend great properties to my viewers. I spend a lot of time researching destinations including what to eat & where to get it. Those are genuine reactions to what I’m eating; would be hard to hide that lol. Please feel free to cross reference the places I went with reviews online, travel guides & food blogs. I hope you have a chance to Singapore one day if you haven’t already! The food is phenomenal.