Singapore – Between Sky, Jungle & Design
Somewhere between jetlag and the wow effect: Singapore greets us with urban flair, street food aromas, and futuristic architecture – all at once.
The Magic of Changi Airport
Just landed after 12 hours in the air. And even though the legendary Changi Airport shines with butterfly gardens, Rain Vortex & more – our jetlag just gives a tired smile.
We’ll save the highlights for our departure. Then we’ll have time to experience what makes this airport more than just a stop – a place where the journey begins the moment you arrive.
A Cultural Kaleidoscope
Welcome to Singapore – a city that truly lives its diversity. Chinese tea houses, Hindu temples, and glittering skyscrapers meet like old friends.
Often called “Asia Lite,” Singapore is the perfect gateway to Southeast Asia: cosmopolitan, safe, impressively organized – yet never sterile.
The cleanliness is legendary – no chewing gum, no snacks on the MRT. Discipline with style. And yes, we’re excited to experience this fascinating mix of order and openness with all our senses.
Between light and shadow: Singapore’s skyline tells its own story.
Marina Bay Sands – Where the Future Takes Shape
Welcome to one of the most spectacular hotels in the world – Marina Bay Sands.
No, this isn’t Vienna. If you’re looking for the cozy elegance of a Sacher cake, this isn’t it. But if you long for vision, for architecture with a wow factor – you’ve come to the right place.
Moshe Safdie’s design feels like a sculpture that writes art, function, and imagination into the sky.
And of course: the infinity pool. Swimming above a city that never stands still.
Hop on – Hop off
Big city, big impressions – good thing there’s the Big Bus Tour. We choose the heritage route, book our tickets online – all very easy.
Hop on, headphones in, eyes open – let the world unfold.
While the modern world rushes past the windows, we discover the charm of the old: Chinatown. Little India. Arab Street.
Chinatown – A Celebration of Colour and Culture
Between bright temples, dazzling facades and beautifully decorated streets, Singapore’s Chinatown offers a vibrant slice of tradition at the heart of a modern metropolis.
Gardens by the Bay – Botanical Poetry in the Urban Jungle
A green wonderland in the middle of the city.
Even the walk from the hotel is an experience – 30 degrees, 80% humidity, and a heavy dose of jetlag. Sweaty? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.
When dusk falls over Gardens by the Bay, water spirits awaken – dancing fountains draw glowing symbols into the dark.
Cloud Dome – A Cool World of Wonder
Once inside, everything else fades. Fresh air, cascading waterfalls, tropical plants from faraway places.
A dreamlike moment. One you won’t forget.
Magic under glass:
A tropical forest suspended in midair, wrapped in mist, surrounded by rare plants and flowing waterfalls – the Cloud Dome is a botanical wonderland where nature meets futuristic design. Between glowing greens and playful light, you quickly lose all sense of time and space.
Super Trees – When Night Comes Alive
And then there are the trees – sixteen stories tall, glowing, surreal.
As night falls, they come alive: colourful, musical, almost magical.
A highlight – in every sense of the word.
Like enchanted giants, the Super Trees reach into the sky. Their nightly glow fills the gardens with an aura of light and fantasy – a walk among the stars.
The Journey Continues!
Edith writes at
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Travel, memories & champagne – that’s her world.
As a 70+ blogger with curiosity in her heart, she shares stories about journeys that matter and places that linger.
Always by her side: Reinhold – calm compass and loyal co-traveller – and a touch of self-irony.
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