The Gal Travels

It was my birthday and as a true blue Singaporean, I was all out to enjoy something free. It is a once a year treat that I could actually get into either the Singapore Zoo, Bird Park, or River Safari for free. Since I have yet to go to the River Safari, this was a default decision. I did not do any research on what I would see, for I knew that Singapore would definitely outdo itself to present the most enjoyable experience with this latest addition to the Singapore wildlife reserves. I took the Singapore Attractions Bus that picked me up from opposite Merchant Court Hotel, Singapore. Apart from the MRT, this is the most convenient option as I did not have to spend a couple of hours making my way up north. River Safari is a walking loop, with the objective of showing underwater life in rivers from around the world. It is like being in an aquarium, but one with a themed focus of river life while embracing the tropical outdoors. The highlight of the park is actually the pandas, and ...

When Gardens By The Bay first opened in Singapore, it took me a while and some friends to get me there, after all, being a world traveler, what could Singapore offer in terms of nature? When I finally went, I was impressed at the extent and effort done to make Singapore a beautiful and vibrant city to be in, not only with fabulous shopping, limitless dining experiences, and now, nature to enjoy in the comfort of air-conditioning. Of course this does not come free. A visit to the Gardens By The Bay comes at price of $28. If you intend to visit more than once, i.e. perhaps 4 or 5 times a year, then the annual pass is a definite must. The nearest MRT to Gardens By The Bay is Bayfront, choose to walk through the underpass right to the open gardens, or via Marina Bay Sands (exiting by the side of ArtScience Museum) and walk around the back that will bring you straight to the conservatories. The best time to go is around 4pm when it is less hot, and stay to watch the misting at the Cloud ...