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Sayonara Singapore

March 4, 2008 By Dave

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Last meal in Singapore

 

Ian saw me off to the train on his way to work. He was entirely too generous with his time and money. While hostels aren't particularly expensive in Singapore, I saved quite a bit of money by staying with him when you factor in the internet, laundry, food, and transportation costs. It still amazes me how willing couchsurfers are to welcome strange travelers into their homes and lives, despite the fact that I've hosted two people in the same manner.

 

Singapore Airport - very swanky

 

 

I'd heard great things about the Singapore Airport, so I was happy to arrive there a few hours before my fight. Check in was easy, and it was a comfortable place to knock off a few hours. The free internet access was OK, though not a mind-blowing experience. The cactus garden was downright odd.

 

Every airport needs a cactus garden!

 

 

Before I knew it, I was off to Hong Kong aboard Jetstar's Asian contingent. You can't bring water on board, and they didn't even offer a complimentary cup once aboard for the 3.5 hour fight. I've enjoyed Jetstar, however that approach for a medium-length international flight rubbed me the wrong way.

 

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Find him on Instagram and Twitter.

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  1. kat says

    March 4, 2008 at 8:23 am

    ooh, Hong Kong! Welcome! If you’ve got time to spare do make a day-trip (or 2) to Macau!

    Enjoy and have fun!

    • Dave says

      March 4, 2008 at 1:17 pm

      Stay tuned for my Macau adventures! ;)

  2. kat says

    March 4, 2008 at 3:23 am

    ooh, Hong Kong! Welcome! If you’ve got time to spare do make a day-trip (or 2) to Macau!

    Enjoy and have fun!

    • Dave says

      March 4, 2008 at 8:17 am

      Stay tuned for my Macau adventures! ;)

  3. Priyank says

    March 4, 2008 at 1:38 pm

    Singapore tour was great:) Now looking forward to HK !

  4. Priyank says

    March 4, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Singapore tour was great:) Now looking forward to HK !

  5. Ken Bunce says

    May 19, 2009 at 8:18 am

    That sign saying beware of thorns in a cactus garden is as apt as a McDonalds coffee cup carrying a ‘beware contents hot’ warning.

    Just a sad reflection of the litigation society we find ourselves in.

    I always remembered Singapore airport having a pretty fountain/water feature just outside the main terminal.

  6. Ken Bunce says

    May 19, 2009 at 1:18 pm

    That sign saying beware of thorns in a cactus garden is as apt as a McDonalds coffee cup carrying a ‘beware contents hot’ warning.

    Just a sad reflection of the litigation society we find ourselves in.

    I always remembered Singapore airport having a pretty fountain/water feature just outside the main terminal.

  7. Pet says

    December 17, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Well I saw this a little too late but you might need this info the next time? :)

    They don't let you bring water through the security check but you can bring an empty bottle in. So empty your water bottle at the toilet just outside your gate, go through the security check and then refill your bottle at the water cooler that's in the waiting area. They won't stop you from boarding the plane, though they really want to sell you their mineral water at absurd prices.

  8. Dave says

    December 17, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Thanks, that's a good tip. I confuse easily around airport security. :)

  9. Pet says

    December 17, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Well I saw this a little too late but you might need this info the next time? :)

    They don't let you bring water through the security check but you can bring an empty bottle in. So empty your water bottle at the toilet just outside your gate, go through the security check and then refill your bottle at the water cooler that's in the waiting area. They won't stop you from boarding the plane, though they really want to sell you their mineral water at absurd prices.

  10. Dave says

    December 17, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Thanks, that's a good tip. I confuse easily around airport security. :)

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