BestPlacesToGo – EndlessTravel365

Singapore has our hearts in more ways than we thought possible. Spending 12 days there was amazing and we got to see and do so many fun things. Here’s our top things to do in each area!

The Bay
- There’s so many fun and interesting things to do around the Bay. Here are some of our favorites.
  - Merlion Park houses the famous Merlion Fountain. The body symbolizes Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village and its head represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura, or ‘lion city’.
  - LeVel 33 Brewery is the highest urban brewery, located on the 33rd floor of what looks like an office skyscraper. Unexpected, but delicious beer and food, with the best view of the Bay that you can find. Ask to sit outside.
  - Mankansutra was one of the top street food recommendations we received from a local. The satay skewers did not disappoint.
  - Mischief is a fun open air bar with games like shuffleboard and beer pong.
  - Marina square and Esplanade for shopping and buying souvenirs.
  - Not to mention the free light and fountain show every night and free live music at the amphitheater most nights of the week.
Marina Bay Sands
- The infinity pool on the 57th floor is incredible. Floating high above the bay is a site you need to see. You do have to be a guest in order to swim, but you can visit the rooftop observation deck any time.
- Spago is part of Wolfgang Puck’s dynasty and they have a great happy hour from 4-7pm Monday thru Thursday. Drinks are inventive, food is yummy, and their staff is the best we’ve encountered, friendly, helpful, and FUN! Shout out to Earl, Christian, JV, Hermes, and Glynn!
- Gardens by the Bay has got to be on your bucket list. The outdoor gardens are free, along with the light show on the famous Supertrees. The two domes have a small fee, but are totally worth it. So many beautiful flowers, sculptures, and experiences.
Chinatown
- Ba Dao Guan is in the heart of Chinatown. Make sure to swing in and get the black pepper crab
- Check out the Thian Hock Keng temple while you’re there too. Love seeing traditional architecture in the middle of a modern city.
Boat Quay (pronounced “key”)
- Hans Im Glück has amazing drinks on the water in an unusual setting, Their entire patio is like sitting in an aspen tree forest.
- Izakaya Shindi sushi is fresh, delicious, and has a great view of the river and skyline.
- Aburiya is known for their Japanese wagyu beef. We also recommend getting sake because they let you pick your own sake glass. A nice bonus.
- Free fitness classes are provided by Team Axis and the government, with multiple locations across the city. We stumbled upon the Zumba class in Boat Quay.
Clarke Quay
- Popular for its night life, with lots of variety and choices of things to do. We opted for Jumbo, which serves fresh seafood dishes and a river boat cruise.
Bugis Street Food and Market
- A bargain shoppers dream, lined with shops, food, tradition, and fun! Get some fresh juice for only $1 and a traditional crispy pancake – we really enjoyed the banana and peanut.
- There are two temples you can visit as well. The architecture is massively impressive.
Sentosa Island
- Take the cable cars over the water to the island. Round trip tickets are extremely affordable and you can get around the whole island that way.
- Mega Adventure Park is where thrill seekers collide. We went with our new friends (Jo and Ben – shout out to the UK) to zip line at over 35mph onto a beach and jump off of a 4-story platform.
Singapore Zoo and the world’s only Night Safari
- Must dos if you want to get up close and personal with some wild creatures. They let the orangutans swing free over your head, the foot tall bats are within an arms length, and the deer will cross your path, so look both ways before crossing the road.
Windsor Nature Park
- Free fun here that includes a 3 mile hike through the jungle with monkeys, monitor lizards, and roosters leading to a tree top walk on a suspension bridge.
Little India
- Blue Jaz on Haji Ln. for a delicious dinner and live music everywhere. Also has some great shopping!
Changi
- A lively neighborhood by the airport where we found Little Island Brewing Company. Get a prepaid booze card and have fun sampling their in house craft beers. Fun island atmosphere with knowledgeable brew staff.

We also loved each hotel we stayed in. Village Hotel At Changi, Marina Mandarin, and the Park Royal which has an amazing spa – the St. Gregory – Balinese and Indian massages and Skyline fitness classes with a view of the bay. We tried the aqua yoga and had a blast! All hotels can be booked on our website – www.EndlessTravel365.com.

As an added bonus, the Star Island show for NYE was one of the most incredible things we’ve ever seen. Fireworks for over an hour and a half, lights, music, and fun! Cheers to 2019!

Enjoy the Ride,

Justin and Lindsay

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On the way to Milan we were on a train, a plane, and a bus all before 9am. But that has its advantages because we got an extra full day without having to travel. We were able to check in the Ibis Centro early and hit the ground running.

We went straight to the Duomo square where we had lunch and a glass of wine. The food was good, but it was pricey due to the location. But the view was great. The Duomo is located in the heart of Milan next to all the high fashion shopping. Lindsay had a blast window shopping and looking at all the clothes! We also got swindled by some fellas from Kenya, but we got nice bracelets out of it. Haha.

We purchased tickets to explore all of the Duomo on our website at a discounted rate! We wandered through the inside, marveling at the architecture and all the insane details. We got a headset that guided you through all of the artwork of the building. Great history tour! Our tickets included the archaeological site that stands beneath the Duomo. Old ruins dating back to 387 AD! Very cool to see! We finished our tour with a sunset walk along the roof of this incredible cathedral! The pictures don’t do it justice! We thought the inside was brilliant, but the roof is out of the world. You can see the gothic style up close and amazing views of all of Milan! Plus it’s really romantic. A must do!

From there we stumbled upon Bianco Latte for dinner. It’s off the beaten path and had some of the best homemade ravioli and desserts we have ever had! Also, much less expensive than the city center!

Day two consisted of a day trip with Zani Viaggi Tours to Lake Como, also booked through our website at a discount! Our guide walked us through the market and side streets pointing out a couple of cathedrals and buildings. Next, we took the funicular tram to the top of Lake Como and had the most magical view! We had a lovely glass of wine and then were allotted free time to explore. We went down to the market and got a sandwich with meat shaved right in front of our eyes! Delish! Our ticket also included a one hour boat ride around the lake. To say we got a 360 degree view of Lake Como is an understatement. We took so many pictures because it’s so dreamy. We can’t wait to go back in the summer time!

The next day we used our tickets to the Duomo to check out the Museum of Duomo art and sculptures. All included and good for 72 hours! Such a good deal! From there, we checked out the Sforza Castle! Italians don’t do anything small! Each wall of the castle extends 200 meters! Really amazing architecture! On the other side of the castle is Sempione Park, a great green space with a market and huge Roman archway called Arco della Pace, that we later found out is used both to refer to the gate proper and to the surrounding district, a part of the Zone 1 division, including the major avenue of Corso Sempione, from the 19th century!

We finished our time in Milan with a 6 hour spa afternoon at QC Teremilano. We got 25 minute massages, explored every type of sauna they had including a converted trolley car, sat in the hot pools outside staring at the old Roman arches, explored the earth/salt/rain/fire rooms, took a short nap in a “nest” to recharge, relaxed under a waterfall, soaked in a chromeotherapy tub, multiple steam rooms with aromatherapy salts, and all the food and wine you could want. They also give you robes, towels, and flip flops to use. A truly amazing experience and all for under $100 per person – all through our website! Highly recommended and we can’t even describe it well enough to do it justice.