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posted 13-10-2018 @ 06:20 PM
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Single female in Singapore/day trips
Hi,
I have a nursing placement in Indonesia, and at the end I have extended so that I can have 4 nights in Singapore, I will be on my own, but as a 50
year old female, I am fine with that.
My question is, I want to go to lots of other Islands, and by bus to Malaysia for a day of shopping.
Please feel free to give any advice that you may have.
I also am looking at hotels for approx $150 night, in the middle of everything, happy to walk everywhere.
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posted 13-10-2018 @ 06:34 PM
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Just spent 4 nights in Singapore. Stayed at Nostalgia hotel for $100/night. Small and friendly hotel in a quiet area with pool . Near chinatown and
Tiong Barhu market around the corner. Very easy and safe to get around on the trains. You'd find enough in singapore to occupy you for 4 days without
travelling. Food and shopping is about the same as here though (perhaps why you want to go to Malaysia? )- It is a shock to realise how homogeneous
global the comercial side of things has become- you could easily think you were at Chadstone. Great food everywhere - especially upstairs in markets
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posted 13-10-2018 @ 07:22 PM
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Thanks Kermatt, yep I want to go to Malaysia as all of the blogs say that its so much cheaper than SIngapore.
I also want to travel over to some islands, probably no more than an hour by ferry |
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posted 13-10-2018 @ 07:22 PM
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Do most of the hotels offer daytrips? |
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posted 13-10-2018 @ 08:29 PM
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Theres a train from Singapore to Johor Bahru which is about an hour, very basic train.
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posted 13-10-2018 @ 08:53 PM
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I was in Singapore for work last year and extended my stay to travel to Malaysia as I have been to Singapore a few times. Lots to do, four days will
go fast in Singapore. The Boss and Lavender Hotel are 3 - 4 star hotels but tiny rooms and will be within your budget I think. As a single female I
felt very comfortable and safe in Malaysia and had a fabulous time. There is luxury coaches to the border and to Malacca etc. I spent a few days in
Malaccca in a hotel in the heart of the town, Casa del Rio, it was absolutely fab. |
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posted 14-10-2018 @ 11:29 AM
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Bagpuss - join this facebook group called "Singapore Groupies" they are very helpful and there will always be someone who can answer any questions
you have 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/167826853713339/ |
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posted 15-10-2018 @ 01:54 PM
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Thanks for that zingara, i have joinedthat one, just like to find out what other lottoers have found! |
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posted 15-10-2018 @ 01:56 PM
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the hop on hop off bus is great. I think you get a free pass if you flew Singapore airlines |
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 09:04 AM
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Yep Im going on that with the other students before they fly back to Brisbane, I mainly want to know how easy is it to find out where the coach to
Malaysia goes from etc |
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 10:37 AM
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bagpuss
Yep Im going on that with the other students before they fly back to Brisbane, I mainly want to know how easy is it to find out where the coach to
Malaysia goes from etc |
We went to Malaysia for the day recently from Singapore and the company picked us up in a shuttle from our hotel and took us to where the coach left
from. All really easy.
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 10:44 AM
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OK thanks tsedge, did you arrange it through your hotel? |
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 11:01 AM
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tsedge
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bagpuss
Yep Im going on that with the other students before they fly back to Brisbane, I mainly want to know how easy is it to find out where the coach to
Malaysia goes from etc |
We went to Malaysia for the day recently from Singapore and the company picked us up in a shuttle from our hotel and took us to where the coach left
from. All really easy. |
There are many different coaches and they leave from different locations. I picked a stop that was within walking distance. You can book via a coach
booking site which shows you all the options and free seats. After booking you turn up at the coach office and off you go. I think it was called
Easybook. This booking system was very easy. Most coaches seemed to be quite luxurious. I had one little hickup - when we stopped for the breaks in
Malaysia there was no money exchange. Luckily I had some Singapore coins left the shop keepers were happy to accept. |
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 02:32 PM
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Little India is a must do and quite safe. |
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 03:09 PM
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The hotel I was looking at is in Little India, sounds good, close to the Mustafa centre and lots of food |
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posted 16-10-2018 @ 04:06 PM
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We love Singapore and always stay in Little india. The Parak Hotel is very good. Clean and very welcoming and homely. Not 5 star by any means but we
love the atmosphere of the area. So much great food available all around. The Tikka Centre is an amazing food hall..... try the ginger tea! |
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posted 20-10-2018 @ 12:55 PM
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You don't need to walk everywhere. Tourists can buy a three day unlimited travel card for $20, which works on trains and buses. The train app is great
(and the trains are a revelation compared to Sydney's service), the bus app is close to useless, but if you make a note of the bus numbers that go
near your hotel you can grab them when you see them!
If you're flying Singapore Airlines, carry your boarding pass around with you as many of the touristy places give a discount for their customers.
Mr P. refused to pay $32 for the iconic Singapore Sling at Raffles, so we had a (small) free one upstairs in the Duty Free Shop at Changi Airport on
our departure. |
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posted 11-11-2018 @ 03:14 PM
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I've just come back from a weekend in Singapore, and would recommend picking up an MRT ticket and train map for $12 at the airport when you arrive.
I found the public transport very efficient and easy to navigate, and any excess money on your train ticket can be spent on things like coffee in many
cafes. |
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posted 12-11-2018 @ 07:14 AM
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Thanks for the replies, keep them comig by all means, I have yet to decide on a hotel, but would like a pool, and close to food and some sights.
Has anyone done the cross border trip into Malaysia? I'd like to go over for the day.
Has Raffles re-opened? I read that it was closed for renovations until mid next year? |
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