Singapore: Efficiency Meets Luxury

My final Southeast Asian stop condensed the best of Singapore into two perfectly organized weeks. Despite the higher costs, the city-state's incredible infrastructure made every day productive.

Days 1-5: Marina Bay Area

Starting in the heart of Singapore.

Work Setup:

• WeWork Collyer Quay

• The Working Capitol

• Apple Marina Bay Sands

• Starbucks Marina Bay

Must-Do Experiences:

• Gardens by the Bay

• Marina Bay Sands

• ArtScience Museum

• Merlion Park sunset

• Spectra Light Show

• Chinatown heritage

Days 6-10: East Coast

Beach vibes meet urban comfort.

Work Setup:

• Workspace @ Katong

• Just Co PLQ

• Library@Orchard

• Coffee Academics

Highlights:

• East Coast Park

• Joo Chiat heritage

• Katong food trail

• Peranakan houses

• Singapore Sports Hub

• MacRitchie Trail

Days 11-15: Central & Sentosa

Culture, beaches, and workspaces.

Work Setup:

• The Great Room

• Core Collective

• Tanjong Beach Club

• Library@Orchard

Must-Experience:

• Botanic Gardens

• Universal Studios

• Southern Ridges walk

• Clarke Quay evening

• Arab Street cafes

• Mount Faber Cable Car

Pro Tips for Singapore:

1. Tourist SIM card

2. Get EZ-Link card

3. Use library workspaces

4. Join SG Digital Nomads

5. Download Grab app

Budget Breakdown:

• Accommodation: $900

• Coworking: $150

• Food: $400

• Transport: $100

• Activities: $200

• Total: ~$1750

Internet Speeds:

• Consistently 100+ Mbps everywhere

• Free Wireless@SG

• Reliable mobile data

Pro tip: Singapore's public libraries are free air-conditioned workspaces with fast WiFi!