Singapore Tripzilla

Okay, it's April, it's our wedding anniversary month, it's time for us to relax, pack our things and go travel.

So, where to go?
Singapore it is.

How's the preparation?
Well as usual, Nana doesn't have time to make a research about place we're gonna visit. Me in the contrary, read a lot, browse a lot, and peek many forums to gather various information. I'm not an OCD person, but I'm a "mereki" person indeed :D
I mean it's our holiday, once in a year, we've already spared our time and money. Who doesn't want a smooth and unforgettable holiday anyway? *kick Nana*

Anyway, I shouldn't have to be overworried since there are soooo many information about Singapore (their tourism is awesome, all information is just one click away) and I've also been there before (well 1 day visit is fine you know XD). All you need is time and eagerness..

Our trip is from 22nd 'til 25th April. Sadly Nana still has to work at Monday (25th)so we have to catch the first flight *yawn* . Basically we only have 3 days there.

Let's see my trip update here:

- Ticketing is all set. ( We fly with Air Asia and return with Jetair. Viva budget airlines! *komatkamitsemogagakdelay*)

- Acommodation The Inn Crowd Hostel, Alhamdulillah, we're still lucky to get the private room at this hostel not fully booked. It's my bad not to book earlier. I'm eyeing this hostel actually. Screw the black out date! Oh why we choose hostel? because Hotel rate in Singapore is insane, even for budget hotel! In term of "Mereki" above, we I insist to save our money for a luxury part in ikea, uniqlo, ruby, and sephora. *evil chuckle*
All hostel recommendation I got from @claudiakaunang book "500 ribu keliling Singapura" . Recommended!


- USS. Yes, we're so Indonesian..and we're so not gonna miss the famous Universal Studio. Though I read many bad reviews from bulays in trip advisor, i have to prove it myself by dragging my ass there. I bought the ticket from Brilliant Tour (Indonesia Tour & Travel) for a cheaper price than the website. Due to black out date, the ticket price rise from 66SGD (normal weekend price) to 77SGD. I've bought the ticket (ticket only, no promotion/voucher) for 71SGD (E/R Rp6.915/SGD). I can't say it's a good price because I've read that if you bought USS ticket there you'll get a 5SGD discount voucher for F&B and 10SGD discount voucher souvenir. But, if you went there on weekend many people recommend to buy ticket online via USS official web or via tour to avoid you from long quequeing or worse.. running out of it.

- Song of The Sea (SOTS) and Luge & Skyline. I'm thrilled cause there're many good reviews in Trip Advisor..hope we can manage our time and not miss them.

- Singapore Flyer. We haven't decided if it was value for money. Not many people write about this object in their journey to Singapore. The ticket price is 29,5SGD, right now, there's 10% discount of if you booked via website.
If you really wanna see Singapore from the highest view, the alternative is Marina Bay Sands with 20SGD entrance fee .. For me it's not cheap also..hahahaha...
But wait, @claudiakaunang mentioned in her book that theres HDB called Pinnacle@Duxton. Its 50th floor is opened for public with entrance fee 5SGD only (payment using EZ Link).

- Walk till you drop. I plan to visit Singapore landmark as much as I can. It's still be my homework to find the best route, estimate the time and budget. Check www.gothere.sg, it'll help you lot!!

- Shop..shop..and chop! Ehm...I'm a woman, how can I resist from its temptation? I make a note to myself that items we'll going to buy should be item that isn't exist in Jakarta. Clothes or electronics is way cheaper in our homeland..so don't waste your money there.

Errr...quite a long post i guess. Enough for now, will give you quick update if a had a chance!

xoxo,