Some were really surprised that itβs my first time to Singapore. A lot of people I know absolutely adore it and I can understand why. Itβs clean and modern and bright and systematic. People are nice and everyone speaks English. It just never interests me much because itβs a young country, hence, not so rich culturally and itβs too expensive for shopping. It has more shopping malls (beautiful ones!) than Manila.
But Iβve also always said that if Iβve never been there, Iβd want to go there. So I know that one day Iβll come to Singapore, given a good reason. Iβve actually been looking at Singapore Airline when I plan for long haul trips so that I can do extended stop over. Turned out I didnβt have to wait for that.
Last week my parents and I went for the weekend. Iβve sort of become my parentβs travel buddy and guide. We have our regular whole family trips but weβve also traveled (the 3 of us) together for the 3rd time. It can be a bit restricting traveling with them because theyβre not as adventurous (specially on food) and they get tired easily. But Iβm happy to take them and go at their pace, plus itβs all expenses paid and always stay at 5 star hotels! ^_^
Orchard Road
We explored Orchard Road (where weβre staying) on day 1. This actually means, checking out shopping malls β Takashiyama, Paragon, Wisma Atria, Tang, and newly opened ION Orchard.


Universal Studio Singapore
Day 2 we went toΒ Universal Studio Singapore. I decided to take them there instead of the zoo or night safari because itβs the thing now and my mother would loveΒ to tell people she has been there.

I bought our tickets online and itβs quite painless getting there, as with everything else in Singapore. Regular ticket costs SGD66 and senior/child ticket costs SGD32. The tickets are inclusive of entrance, shows, rides, SGD10 meal stub, and SGD5 souvenir shop stub. Other ticket variations include express pass (if youβre impatient) and annual pass.
It was interesting that the news headline that day, March 26 was Universal Studio popular new ride Battle Star Galactica was shut down due to technical glitch. Not that I plan to ride that with my parents anyway.
Universal Studio Singapore is part of the huge Resort World in Sentosa Island. Itβs like a petite version of the one in L.A. It has some new attraction that I didnβt see in 2004 (in L.A.), like the battle star galactica ride and Steven Spielbergβs Lights, camera, action! But it also has the familiar Waterworld show which I think is the most impressive production. The park was divided into, from my memory, Hollywood, New York, Far Away Land (Shrek), Jurassic Park, Egypt, Future. I believe you can do everything in one day, even if we didnβt.
Singapore is a amazing city
and night in Singapore is colorfull
hey Chris, sure it is. i think your kids will love universal studio. i have the same feeling towards HK Disneyland. As for Singapore, it's like giant Greenbelt.. so depends if u like it or not. :)
so was it worth it? i am planning a trip, our first family trip next year and i am thinking of taking the kids there… :D