SINGAPURA x MALAYSIA

Singapore is my third out of the country trip, fourth is Malaysia. My siblings are working in Singapore so the planned next out of the country visit after Hong Kong and Macau was Singapore. Malaysia is just a few hours away from Singapore so we decided to visit it as well. This was a family trip.

Our Singapore x Malaysia trip lasted from June 20-25, 2014. 6 days, 5 nights. We arrived in Singapore around 9 o'clock in the morning. I worked from night shift before prior to our departure from Manila to Singapore so I was the most tiresome one from all of us who traveled. Upon arrival, we met with my oldest brother and went to his apartment. He was on vacation leave. My second to the oldest brother was already at work. We just took a rest for a bit then we started exploring Singapore.

We first went to Marina Bay. We met up with my second to the oldest brother first then we hung out in Merlion Park and enjoyed the view of Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum, Singapore Flyer. We watched the lights and sounds show of the Marina Bay Sands and it was amazing. We just spent the rest of our time there then we went back home. My oldest brother with her girlfriend and my parents stayed in a hostel while I stayed in my siblings' apartment instead.

On our second day, we went to the place where every tourists wont miss to visit, Universal Studios. The place where you can be a kid all over again. Transformer: The Ride 3D was the one I enjoyed the most. You have to fall in line for half an hour to an hour just to enjoy this ride. Worth the wait. Over all, this is the place where all families can enjoy.

On our third and fourth day, we went to Malaysia. Upon arrival to Kuala Lumpur, we went to our hotel and rest for a bit. Then we went to Petronas Towers, the famous twin towers. The next day, we went to China Town to buy pasalubong and souvenirs. Then we went to Aquaria KLCC, an oceanarium. After that, we went to KL Tower to have lunch at the famous revolving restaurant, The Atmosphere 360. They offer buffet lunch and 360 view of the city. Then back to Singapore. Kuala Lumpur is like Manila, there are ugly places and there are beautiful places. Still worth the visit. 

On our fifth day, we're back in Singapore. We went to China Town to buy pasalubong and souvenirs again. Then we went back to Marina Bay. This time, we went to Garden's By The Bay. The Gardens by The bay is one of the latest attractions of the Singapore in the recent years, a place with an impressive collaboration of the nature and human creativity, not a science fiction movie set, but it's real and it's an amazing garden with living trees, plants, birds and insects! A beautiful place to hang out to. 

I really enjoyed this trip. Because of this trip, I'm considering working here. I like Singapore. What's not to like about this beautiful country? All people here are well disciplined. Transportation is convenient. The beautiful city. Singapore is now one of my favorite countries along side Hong Kong and Macau. Malaysia didn't made it to the list of my favorite countries but it's still worth a visit.