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Honest Singapore travel advice

Common tourist traps, fast-track tickets you don't need, overpriced add-ons, what's overrated and honest advice for visiting Singapore.

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Singapore: Marina Bay Sands observation deck e-ticket

Singapore: Marina Bay Sands observation deck e-ticket

From $27
Sentosa Island discovery guided tour with 4 attractions

Sentosa Island discovery guided tour with 4 attractions

⏱ 7h From $114
Singapore: Singapore River cruise

Singapore: Singapore River cruise

⏱ 40min

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How to avoid tourist restaurants in Singapore (and where to eat instead) — Spot tourist trap restaurants in Singapore and eat well for less — hawker centre

How to avoid tourist restaurants in Singapore (and where to eat instead)

Spot tourist trap restaurants in Singapore and eat well for less — hawker centres, kopitiams, and best-value food near attractions.
Common scams in Singapore: what tourists actually encounter — Honest guide to scams and tourist traps in Singapore — overpriced taxis, gem sca

Common scams in Singapore: what tourists actually encounter

Honest guide to scams and tourist traps in Singapore — overpriced taxis, gem scams, fake monks, dodgy tours, and how to avoid them all without paranoia.
Is Marina Bay Sands worth it? An honest verdict — Honest verdict on Marina Bay Sands — is the SkyPark observation deck worth SGD 2

Is Marina Bay Sands worth it? An honest verdict

Honest verdict on Marina Bay Sands — is the SkyPark observation deck worth SGD 29-32, is staying there worth it, and what are the free and cheap alternatives?
Overpriced attractions in Singapore: an honest value rating of every major site — Honest value assessment of every major Singapore attraction — what is worth the

Overpriced attractions in Singapore: an honest value rating of every major site

Honest value assessment of every major Singapore attraction — what is worth the ticket price, what is overpriced, and what is free and excellent.
Sentosa vs Gardens by the Bay: honest comparison and verdict — Honest comparison of Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay — costs, what you get, who e

Sentosa vs Gardens by the Bay: honest comparison and verdict

Honest comparison of Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay — costs, what you get, who each suits, and a clear verdict on where to spend your limited Singapore time.
Is Sentosa worth paying for? An honest breakdown — Honest guide to what is worth paying for on Sentosa — Universal Studios, cable c

Is Sentosa worth paying for? An honest breakdown

Honest guide to what is worth paying for on Sentosa — Universal Studios, cable car, beaches, Wings of Time — and what is a waste of money. Real costs included.
Is the Singapore Sling worth it? An honest verdict — Honest verdict on the Singapore Sling at Raffles Long Bar — is SGD 39 worth it f

Is the Singapore Sling worth it? An honest verdict

Honest verdict on the Singapore Sling at Raffles Long Bar — is SGD 39 worth it for the cocktail, the history, or the experience? Plus better alternatives.
Singapore tourist traps: what to avoid and what to do instead — Honest guide to Singapore's most common tourist traps — overpriced Clarke Quay r

Singapore tourist traps: what to avoid and what to do instead

Honest guide to Singapore's most common tourist traps — overpriced Clarke Quay restaurants, durian scams, fake duty-free shops, and what to do instead.
What to skip in Singapore: an honest guide to saving time and money — Honest guide to what to skip in Singapore — overrated attractions, overpriced ex

What to skip in Singapore: an honest guide to saving time and money

Honest guide to what to skip in Singapore — overrated attractions, overpriced experiences, and where to redirect your time and budget for better results.