What You'll Love And Hate In Singapore

Here are 5 things you'll love and 5 things you might hate when visiting Singapore. These are just my experiences and you should absolutely go experience Singapore for yourself!
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[@woltersworld]

I gave the video a like... but my wallet was not very happy watching this one 😀

[@camdendavid]

Hahah much appreciated! Thanks for all you do in helping educate travelers around the world. This channel is heavily inspired by you and your family 🙏

[@woltersworld]

Thanks Camden @@camdendavid

[@silcosilva]

I believed the attire part only applies during working hours at the central business district areas/zones only, cause here casual wear is very normal/common day in and out with the locals due to our weather which is humid all year round...

[@camdendavid]

This is great to know! Thanks :)

[@leewn2319]

Attire of coat & suit attire is only a a very very small numbers of working people. These are mostly seen around banks HQ or near the courts or foreigners who r here for business meetings.

[@thomasisking]

Suggestion - get out of the tourist and business districts. You will then readily see Singapore's national dress - shorts & t-shirt. Take a walk through the central catchment area or along the coast or visit some of the hundreds of parks. Watch out for wildlife when moving about the main island, eg eagles, hornbills, parakeets, otters, monitor lizards, monkeys, wild boar etc. I've seen all these. Visit one or more of the 60+ islands that make up the country of Singapore. It's an amazing place.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for these tips! Really looking forward to our next visit. I'll be sure to check out everything you mentioned :)

[@raymondloke]

Business attire of course in CBD but tourists are usually wearing casual clothes

[@camdendavid]

Agreed! Just felt a bit out of place as a tourist when walking through some areas and when entering restaurants :)

[@ireneo1844]

But it’s like being in Midtown Manhattan and expecting the people working on Wall Street to wear flip flops. If you had gone to Orchard Rd or the residential areas you would have seen a very different dress code. Your video presents a very skewed image.

[@nematbano1012]

Or visit the areas on weekends 😂

[@leewn2319]

Food, drinks & groceries are still at very affordable prices if u eat and drink at SG hawker centres & coffee shops. Groceries are inexpensive at NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong & Giant supermarkets and at our local housing estates shops / convenient stores

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for this! Super helpful :)

[@hloc]

1) alcoholic drinks are seriously tax to discourage drinking. 2) traffic lights duration are adjusted to balance between Traffic condition and pedestrian load. 3) can't be helped... Singapore don't go invading other country for land holding some unknown bottle of mysterious powder during a United Nations meeting claiming country X or Y has WMD.... 4) you must be the one of the few person to think so... Especially when Singaporean are well know to be casually dress, some might even say slopply dress, most of the time. Get out from the CBD where office workers work... And you'll see the different. 5) Apparently you never been to Taipei, Taiwan... The numbers of 7-11 there is mind boggling...

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for sharing! I'm excited to explore areas outside the CBD next time around :) You're right - I've never been to Taipei but now I'm curious...

[@ivanteo7701]

I don't like singapore weather because too warm

[@ekiners]

Erm wrong about the attire. The national attire here is Tshirt, shorts and flip flops. Even in places like Orchard Road, people wear this regularly and nobody cares about you being underdressed.

[@camdendavid]

Thank you! It sounds like I was influenced a bit to much by hanging in the CBD during the work week 😂

[@jen5138]

Goes to restaurants and then complains food n drinks are expensive. I can a full meal plus drink for 5-6 sgd from the coffee shop/hawker centre. If you are gna go dine at somewhere fancy, of course be prepared to pay more.

[@camdendavid]

Hawkers are awesome! It's unfortunate but I don't think most tourists are aware of the hawkers so they'll end up paying at the fancier places. I appreciate you taking the time to share :)

[@eliza3035]

​@@camdendavidu just need to ask any locals to recommend. Our mrt (trains) go to these heartlands. U just need to know where. Besides there is Google dude. Use it. The cheap best food in Singapore.

[@SuperModerngranny]

Too bad you didn't visit the heartlands. The CBD is just that, a business district, which is just the same as any CBD around the world.

[@camdendavid]

You're so right. Can't wait to get back and explore outside the CBD :)

[@chinsionglim9896]

Singapore urban planning is about work-live-play. Thats why a typical tourist will visit a tourist place where you can also find office workers.

[@camdendavid]

Ahhhh good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@KhidAndFamily]

Dude went to CBD and says everyone wears like that in Singapore. Errr... thats not our typical attire bruh....

[@camdendavid]

Yeah I definitely need to get outside the CBD next trip. Thanks for watching!

[@mle0ng]

You missed out hating the most hated one - the weather and humidity

[@camdendavid]

You're not wrong haha

[@talkintothemic]

As a new KZbinr, I appreciate seeing your journey - how the cinematography and the content itself has improved from the first few to now. There are too many general travel vlogs. I like your quick love & hate concept. Keep up the good work, man.

[@camdendavid]

Much appreciated! It's so funny hearing you say that cause I feel like I've still got a looonnnggggg way to go haha. Looking forward to watching your channel grow as well :) Keep up the good work and don't be a stranger!

[@semsem4035]

Please come to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You’ll sure love it. ❤

[@camdendavid]

I've actually been to KL and loved it! I need to go back for a longer period of time to do a proper review :)

[@SuccessforLifester]

It is really unnecessary to bring a shirt and pants here unless you are here for business. Certain places may have a dress code but they are mostly high end places.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for this!

[@nematbano1012]

Apart from this, I really love excellent cheap public transport here. Another thing to love is Singapore has almost zero crime. You can walk alone anywhere anytime here without any fear. Another thing to love is Eating out is a lot cheaper.

[@camdendavid]

Agreed! So much to love in Singapore. Thanks for watching :)

[@colinsmith2672]

Dryfit tees are a must because of the humidity.

[@camdendavid]

100%

[@user-jy4cj8ml7g]

I dont know where and how long you have been in Singapore? One day in Raffles Place or City Hall? Unless for work, Singaporeans are very casual with their clothing to the level I was surprised when I moved here. Tshirst, flip flops and crocs are basic clothing nev mind you are teenager, working adult or elderly granny.

[@camdendavid]

I was around the CBD during the work week :) Looking forward to exploring other areas during my next trip!

[@SuccessforLifester]

The traffic light wait times has gone up as they reconfigured the traffic lights to remove most of the discretionary right turns after many accidents.

[@camdendavid]

Ahhh very interesting. Thanks for the insight!

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@camdendavid discretionary right turn is when vehicles can turn right if there is no oncoming vehicles or pedestrians crossing at the other side. However too many accidents continue to occur

[@Singapura_Lion]

Actually as a singaporean the fact that most people wear business suits is mostly not true on weekends and even on weekdays you will only see them in the morning Cuz’ I wear flip flops and a T-shirt literally every day

[@camdendavid]

Great to know - thanks!!!

[@morgaga]

Where were the places you visited? The shots you showed all seemed to be taken in the business district, which is hardly representative.

[@camdendavid]

You are correct! I'll be sure to make it outside the CBD next visit :)

[@COOKINGBIRD]

I can't thank you enough for the amazing video. You're fantastic ! 😊🙌📹💾

[@camdendavid]

YOU"RE fantastic! Thanks for the support and taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated! And please let me know if you ever feel like there's things you didn't find useful or would like to see different :)

[@impopquiz]

Most people don’t like to wear shirts/long pants/dress shoes but it’s only business/office requirement. Duh

[@camdendavid]

Thanks!

[@fizzifish]

Tell me you only visit Marina Bay Area without saying so.

[@camdendavid]

I'm going to say I NAILED this haha

[@AzamInMotion]

If I make a plan to visit Singapore from neighboring Kuala Lumpur for 5 days, how much $$$ will be needed (minimum).

[@camdendavid]

So much depends on how much you're wanting to see/do. Outside of hotel, I'd probably bring $100 USD per day at a minimum. Most tourists will probably want closer to $200 a day. What kind of things are you hoping to do while there?

[@SuccessforLifester]

Depends on what you want to do. After settling your accomodations, you can tour Singapore for cheap. Maybe set aside 30 SGD per day for your simple meals and transportations. This is assuming you are eating at hawker centres or food courts. If you want to visit ticketed places of attractions, restaurants and eateries, your price would go up considerably. In fact I would say that your bare minimum is 20 SGD per day excluding accommodation

[@cnaizhen]

​@@SuccessforLifesterI feel like $20 is pushing it a little too much (I know you are simply trying to give an indication of the lowest limit). Meals are $5 x 3, quite hard to keep transport cost within $5 for a tourist jumping around places.

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@cnaizhen if say the tourist is living within the city area, then there is no need to take public transportationm. It could be a sightseeing by foot Most people can eat just two meals a day. 20 SGD is more than enough.

[@cnaizhen]

@@SuccessforLifester I fully agree that $20 is sufficient to survive. But it is a 5 day trip, unless you hop hotels daily and carry your backpack around, you won't be seeing much at all. It would be challenging to find cheap hotel options around places of attraction as well. One would rather find the cheapest accommodation option and rely on the cheaper transport system to get around. Singapore is small and walkable, but if you skip taking public transportation, you are just wasting time and more money.

[@GordonX5]

The day to day attire is actually t-shirt, shorts and flip flops because our weather is just insane. Only people in the CBD wear office wear because its their work dress code

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for this!

[@kelvgan]

Not true. Eg Thailand taiwan japan downtown has many convenience stores too

[@camdendavid]

I'm looking forward to checking those places out!

[@sergiocesar5013]

@Camden can you please tell me how in the world do you afford all pf your traveling please? Really well produced videos and a like the way you deliver them😅❤

[@camdendavid]

Much appreciated Sergio! I'll be making some videos soon that share the logistics (including the money) that goes into this lifestyle. Thanks for the support :)

[@kai2xin1]

Expensive, yes. But your review is biased. McDonald's is around SGD10, you can have a meal within SGD10 at foodcourts in most malls. Dining at bars, cafes and restaurants sure is expensive. Small? Yes we are but it seems you did not even venture out of the CBD. Locals need to work for a living, if you are here during the weekdays and hangout mainly in the CBD, of course you'll see everyone in business attire. I think you need someone to bring you around the next time you visit us.

[@camdendavid]

I think you're right! Any suggestions?

[@nicholaslee7464]

Where did u visit here? if you stayed mostly in the main business district then of course that's all you see. Taking the time to hit up other parts of the island and maybe you could've gotten more texture in your video vs a pretty 2D view of everything. Also... Lau Pasat = Tourist trap hawker food. Find some locals to bring you to some better, cheaper spots... when in doubt... watch some other youtubers videos. Mark Wiens and Sonny's (BEFRS) come to mind.

[@camdendavid]

Really appreciate the tips here! I stayed in the CBD during the work week so my perception was heavily skewed. I'm looking forward to a my next visit!

[@mz51092]

As many have said, you got the attire wrong😅. And as you have realized indeed it was because it was a work week and the area is a cbd. Try it on weekends saturdays and Sundays and you'll see much more casual outfits. You would see Singaporeans and even seasoned westerners with shorts and flip flops. There will be a lot more people who might be dressed better/unique. These are foreign workers working as helpers they could be frim indonesia, phillipines, myanmar etc.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for this :) I definitely let my limited experience skew my perspective

[@mriz7258]

As a local, I agree with the Traffic Light situation. It doesn't help if it is pouring. By the time you cross the road, you are drenched. But then again, we are built for Cars in a way like the amount of 6-8 lane roads we have is just weeew. 7 Eleven is King here hahahah. We love our 7 Elevens. And since MBS and the Tourist locations are in the CBD, you'll always see them in Business wear. If you go to the Neighbourhoods away from the city, you'll see seniors wearing the Floral clothing and us youngsters in shorts, slippers and T Shirt

[@camdendavid]

I'm looking forward to getting outside the CBD during my next visit. Fingers crossed that you won't get poured on while waiting at the lights 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@mriz7258]

@@camdendavid YESSS!! I can help to show you around if you'd like. There are way more eating options outside and we have nice nature reserves around the North of Singapore. Not many will see these parts of Singapore.

[@user-oj8yu2oy7t]

the attire part is not true bcuz i went to a restraunt without my collar

[@camdendavid]

This comment made me smile :)

[@user-oj8yu2oy7t]

thanks camden@@camdendavid

[@stefietan]

its been 30 years since Singapore banned the sale/import of gum (you're free to eat them if you manage to get any). I think foreigners should give it a rest - I havent thought about it in years, and dont miss it!

[@camdendavid]

Don't think I'll be risking it haha

[@euniceang5736]

Something very wrong is the attire. Most Singaporean are in t shirt and shorts and flip flop, you must have been in the business district.

[@camdendavid]

I sure was! Looking forward to venturing beyond the CBD next time around :)

[@singman]

Totally disagree with the attire bit. You must have stayed at the CBD (Central Business District) area while you were here. Try going to Hong Kong and you will see the differences in dressing. It is hot and humid here, so we are always in our T-shirts (collar or not), shorts or jeans. But the rest are pretty accurate. Oh traffic lights aren't that bad.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for this! Yes, I was in the CBD but I'm looking forward to seeing more of the country in my next visit :)

[@singman]

@@camdendavid You are always welcome! Need to, I can drive you around. :)

[@camdendavid]

@@singman I might just have to take you up on that!

[@singman]

@@camdendavid Sure! let me know your flight details with date and time, I will see if I can pick you up at Jewel. Enjoyed your videos :)

[@edwinlim2524]

Welcome to Singapore

[@camdendavid]

Thank you :)

[@miljadragic7144]

In general I think you are doing a very good job showing us different places. Try to use Couchsurfing more and hook up with locals who know stuff (the good ones are the ones criticizing their own place) 😉

[@camdendavid]

I appreciate the kind words and I'll definitely be on the lookout 👀

[@zulkiflijamil4033]

I last visited Singapura a few decades ago. Hope i can visit again.

[@camdendavid]

Hope you get the opportunity to visit again!

[@lukaslee8759]

Welcome To Singapore ❤Thank you for your sharing and contribution.👍

[@camdendavid]

Thank YOU! It's a beautiful country and I really enjoyed the people :)

[@lukaslee8759]

@@camdendavid Is our pressure and much appreciated.

[@user-lf9yz2rl7b]

Next time travel to other parts of Singapore before making a ridiculous statement like that. Not everyone in Singapore wears business suits except those who are working. Even then only if they are attending a meeting do they wear jackets and ties. You must have been only hanging around the business district or near the courts. This is totally irresponsible and misinformed reporting.

[@camdendavid]

Yeah I spent almost all my time in the CBD so I'll need to venture out more :) Do you find most tourists make it out of the CBD? Thanks for watching!

[@s_shaleh]

​​@@camdendavidThey sure do. I don't know why you restricted yourself to the CBD area, but you should have done more research before coming here. You said it yourself that Singapore is a small island, so why didn't you take a trip out of the area you were staying at? You could have saved so much on food as well as accommodation and get to explore a whole other side of Singapore that you won't get to see in the CBD area. There's so much more to Singapore than just MBS, Changi Airport and Gardens by the bay.

[@edwinlim2524]

We need 7-11. And erm not everyone wear ties. Do go to other areas

[@camdendavid]

I'm curious... What do you need 7-11 for? It's so interesting seeing the different perception of that brand compared to the US

[@gatherer_xiaolong218]

Hit me up I’ll show you around SG when you are here 👍 will definitely be different then what you experience when you are here

[@camdendavid]

Appreciate that! I'll let you know when I have my next trip planned

[@kayflip2233]

Actually Singapore is much more expensive than any major US city except NYC.

[@camdendavid]

Yeah, it is not cheap haha

[@camdendavid]

They added MORE 7-Elevens since I recorded this... any guesses on the new number (no cheating)?

[@kgtc]

probably seven to eleven 7-Elevens

[@camdendavid]

@@kgtc would you be surprised by more?

[@kgtc]

@@camdendavid Not really, every mall and MRT station will have one.

[@maocat6606]

Not my fault. I don't patronise them.

[@miljadragic7144]

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[@user-tw4zj7vd4i]

Obviously your vision of Singapore when you were here, was restricted to just CBD area and MBS. Come again I bring you to see the other side of Singapore where Tshirt, shorts and flip flops wears are everywhere! What do you expect to pay when you are at MBS (a 5-star hotel) for a cocktail? uS$10?! I can bring you to another place too for that price! 😂 Young man go more places in Singapore before making this video.

[@camdendavid]

I will take you up on that haha! My perception was heavily skewed/restricted to the CBD. Looking forward to our next visit to explore the rest of the country :)

[@edwinlim2524]

You can chew gum.. keep it clean

[@camdendavid]

hmmmm

[@kchoog]

Stop! I can’t afford my drinky dranks?!

[@camdendavid]

!!!

[@LuckytanTan-hd5ld]

I think you are not an attentive person and quick to judge...please do stay for a while and experience onwards country before commenting

[@camdendavid]

You're not wrong hahah. I can't wait to see more of your beautiful country :)

[@iAxianguy]

I guess you are expecting Singapore to be old and run down like the most South East Asia.👎👎 And how is 7-11 numbers getting to you?

[@camdendavid]

Didn't expect that at all haha. But I was still blown away by the infrastructure. What do you mean regarding the 7-11 numbers?

[@NewmaticKe]

There's this button you need to press....

[@camdendavid]

Pressed it 2 days ago. How much longer should I wait here?

[@ivancoronel1231]

Speak slowly and clearly so we can understand you

[@camdendavid]

I'll do my best haha! Appreciate you taking the time to give the feedback :)

[@a.ceylan7031]

Not true about a dress up culture

[@camdendavid]

Heard