If you think that you can’t chill at the airport, you are definitely wrong! The airport isn’t just a place for tourists, you could also have fun at Changi Airport yourself! Why wouldn’t you? Not only is the place cold and well maintained, it is also very beautiful in itself. Since Changi Airport is meant to attract tourists, it is obviously very well maintained.

It’s unfair that most of the people who actually enjoy Changi Airport are the tourists when in fact, there are a lot of things locals can do in Changi Airport as well! It may not seem like your regular place to hang out and have fun, but there’s definitely a lot to do at the Changi Airport! There’s no need to be shy. Besides, they’re open for everyone! Well, only some places of course.

If you’ve always been fascinated with butterflies and pretty things, you should check out the butterfly garden within the airport! With a whole lot of different species, you’ll see the beauty of nature in the most unexpected places, the airport. There’s also a cactus garden which has an open air bar and the cool thing about this place is that on some nights, they even have live music! Now if you’re into sunflowers, the sunflower garden should be the perfect place for you! Enjoy hanging out around the sunflowers while looking at planes as they both arrive and take off.

Okay, who doesn’t want to do shopping? Although most of the selection are high street fashion, you’re bound to find something amazing as you go around Changi Airport. Located at T1, T2, and T3.

Hmm, ever heard of the Social tree? You haven’t? Well, this is just one of the most amazing things ever! The Social Tree is a 9-meter high interactive installation. If features touchscreen photo booths that lets people take and share their own photos, you are definitely bound to come back to the airport again! Oh yeah, did we mention you get to play free Xbox and Playstation games? We haven’t? Well, maybe we haven’t also mentioned that you could take a seat in one of the free cinemas to relax and enjoy the movie.

Changi Airport is not just for the tourists, you can definitely enjoy this place as a local as well! The best part about Changi Airport is that most of their attractions are free! What a way to spend your Saturday afternoon right? Head over to Changi Airport and enjoy.

China Town, perched in a bustling city, is one of the spectacular places to go to in Singapore as it offers an escape from the humdrum of a busy life. What’s amazing in this place is that this isn’t just your usual mini-version of China recreated to satisfy the curiosity of Singaporeans as well as the tourists that visit this country annually.

You might be surprised to know that aside from the ornate traditional Chinese temples that we see in movies, you can also find Hindu and Buddhist temples here. It’s quite interesting how Singaporeans respect different cultures, traditions and religions, making it a part of our own. Well, why don’t we check out some of the coolest things that we can actually see here in Singapore’s China Town?

It’s said that the best things in life are free, well then good news because Singapore’s China Town offers a lot of things for free. Yes, you have actually read that right. It’s absolutely free of charge to visit these places and see their magnificent beauty right before your very eyes.

Buddha Tooth Relic and Temple

If you are burning with curiosity about Buddhism or it just piqued your interest along the way then you may want to spend your free time meditating while learning in this place. Do you to be enlightened about Buddhism? Well, ask no more because in this temple you’ll find various collections of Buddhist statues from all over Asia like China, Japan, India and other Asian countries.

Aside from that, if you’d like to learn more about the history of Buddhism, this place also displays a lot of artifacts about it as well as some other Asian culture that you might be interested about. But wait, there’s more—you wouldn’t want to miss catching a kaleidoscope of colors, would you? Then, you would absolutely be astonished at the sheer beauty of a variety of orchids resting on the top most part of this building. Climbing a five-story building just to reach its peak is definitely worth it.

Sri Mariamman Temple

You may have noticed that the name of the temple itself does not sound like Chinese so it is most certainly not Chinese. It is a Hindu temple found in Singapore’s China Town. What sets this apart from other Hindu temples found in Singapore is its age because it’s the oldest one you’ll ever find there; for it has existed since 1827.

You don’t want to miss this temple because you would surely be pleased with the building’s architectural design plus it also known and published as a National Monument so it’s a must visit place once you get to Singapore’s China Town. The ornate and elaborate details found in the building are so stunning that you might find it hard to believe it actually survived the test of time.

On top of that, even though you may not be a Hindu or a worshipper of a sort, you will also find a lot of interesting sculptures that will take your breath away such as majestic deities and mythological beasts in this place. These are just two of the best temples in Singapore’s China Town. There are still more waiting for you. What are you still then waiting for? Check this awe-inspiring place and be astonished for yourself.

Unleash the inner animal within you and let it roar as loud as it can! What am I talking about? Does this sound ridiculous to you? Well, if it does then why don’t you check out the Singapore Night Safari and you will definitely roar in delight. If you think that this is literally just a walk in the park, then you have to think again. For, once you step into this Night Safari, you will feel like you are going to go for an adventure of a lifetime.

The Place                                                                                      

Imagine walking in a forest full of creatures that you have never even seen in your entire life with only the light of the moon shining down your rugged pathway. Alright, it sounds kind of dangerous, doesn’t it? Well, you don’t have to worry about it. You are perfectly safe in this safari.

Grass-eating creatures such as herds of deer as well as animals which are kind of human-friendly roam freely in a man-made 35 hectare rainforest which is only a moat and a fence away from you while flesh-eating beasts such as tigers are kept away in a glass barrier that is of course far from the reach of curious visitors. Actually, one of the perks of visiting this place is that you can easily take your family or friends with you without begging them first because once they say yes, they are definitely in for one thrilling experience as the Night Safari offers a private group tour.

Guided Visit

On top of all that, you will also have an expert guide who will help you navigate the place while sharing some fun facts about the nocturnal animals. If you don’t want to tire yourself out exploring the place, you can hop on the tram ride that this Safari offers.

Various creatures from different geographical zones of the world are found roaming around the Safari and you can meet and greet them, well I’m just kidding but you can take a closer peak and listen to live commentaries about these fantastic beasts. Let me also tell you that if you are the stay-up-late kind of person then the animals which are happily striding across this safari are actually not that different from you; for they are also nocturnal creatures. They usually enjoy feeding in the dark and soaking up themselves in a moonlit natural environment specially made just for them.

Rare Animals

In addition, the Night Safari is a home to some of endangered animals such as the Asian elephant, Malayan tapir and the Malayan tiger. Unbelievably, this Safari also houses the largest collection of wildlife which can only be seen in Southeast Asia. Aside from marveling at the nocturnal creatures, you can also indulge in delicious meals in the Night Safari’s animal-themed food court which serves an array of dishes from your favorite burgers, noodle dishes down to Indian buffet meals.

Before leaving this one of a kind Safari, you shouldn’t miss to watch the Night Show which displays the talented animals doing amazing tricks. Spoiler alert: prepare to snap photos and take videos of an environmental-friendly utter which is going to slay you with its cute recycling antics. You know as it is said, “seeing is believing”; so why don’t you all check these things out for yourselves.

Singapore has been hailed the most expensive city in the world and yet you wonder why millionaires still want to live here. Some millionaires are extravagant while others are not. Regardless, they find Singapore a haven.

According to WealthInsight, there are already 154,000 millionaires living here. It does not end there because the number will still grow by 18.3% in the next five years. What are the reasons behind their fascination to live here? Here are some reasons:

1.High rank in terms of Worldwide Governance Indicators Project: The island-city aced the Worldwide Governance Indicators Project spearheaded by World Bank. In terms of government effectiveness and regulatory quality, the country is at number one.

2. Infrastructure ranks number two: As per World Economic Forum, the country has the best infrastructure around the world. Many citizens think that the MRT is a disappointment but infrastructure doesn’t end there.

3. Lowest tax rates: Many millionaires choose the country because of its low tax rates compared to other developed countries. In fact, according to the Business Insider, the country ranked 10^th in terms of lowest tax rates. If you remove other Soviet nations and Middle East, the country would be the number one with low tax rates.

Now you understand why many millionaires continue to thrive here. Knowing this, you have plenty of opportunities to make your millions here. The trick is to be persistent and vigilant of all your investment. Regardless of how much you have, the important thing is that the government does its best to support its people and the things around them.

Singapore banks on its lovely sceneries, astounding infrastructures and remarkable services to entice more tourists or visitors. To other tourists, the island-city provides everything that they need but to others, satisfaction is a hard one to tell. We have to know that according to the latest findings of Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore 2014, tourist satisfaction dropped.

Here are the details about the index:

• Commissioner: The Customer Satisfaction Index was commissioned by the Singapore Management University.
• The index: According to the index, the tourism satisfaction for 2014 is 69.1 points which is way lower than the previous year. In 2013, the tourism satisfaction recorded 74.5 points. The satisfaction dropped in all four quarters of 2014. This is the lowest score since 2009.

• The points: The index showed that the attractions subsector dropped nine percent to 72.6 points. The satisfaction of the hotel subsector dropped ten percent to 69.4 points. Lastly, the satisfaction of the travel and tour subsector dropped one percent to 67.4 points.
• The reasons behind the drop: Conferring the index, Caroline Lim gave reasons as to the drop of the tourist satisfaction. She said that the contributing factors to such drop differ from sector to sector but in general, the external environment plays a part. This “external environment” refers to the growing appeal of neighbouring destinations as well as the changing profiles of the tourists.

Knowing these, we have to think of something that can increase our patronage. There are many places here that are worth the visit, we have to bank on that. Who knows we will turn the tide this 2015. We have to wait for the results.

There are Singaporeans who are happy but there are a multitude that are not. According to DollarsAndSense.sg, a local website here in Singapore that offers financial information for all, there are ways that people here can be happier.

The first part pointed out the country’s challenge – ageing population. The country can deal with the shrinking population by inviting immigrants. Of course, not all people are happy about this. The second part is about how the citizens can live happier.

Here are some ways for citizens to live happier:

• Utilize passport: Not all people realize the power of their passport. If you are unhappy about the current employment opportunities here, it is time that you consider leaving. You have to know that your passport can make wonders. You can enter or travel to 170 countries without applying for a Visa.
• Exploit language: The country takes pride in its multi-cultural societies. If you speak Chinese well, you can go to China and see what it has to offer. This also goes with Malay and Tamil. Malaysia and India are good places to start. If you are good in English, more opportunities will come.

• Keeping yourself healthy: Unfortunately not all people see the importance of health. Health is crucial in the happiness of everyone. It can facilitate you to do the things that you like most in this world. Do not ignore your health in the pursuit of other worldly things.
• Plan your retirement: You are never young to plan for your retirement. In fact, it is best if you plan your retirement early so you have time to do the things that you like most. Start planning or joining health savings, portfolio investments, CPF life and many more.

Based on the world ranking of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Singapore reached the top as the country that is expensive to live. Due to this, Singapore had surpassed Osaka and Tokyo. This means that Singapore dollar is more valued that Yen.

In the past 10 years, Singapore was on the 18^th place. Last year, Singapore was at the sixth position wherein they are behind Tokyo and Osaka, Melbourne, Sydney and Oslo. The main reason why those top cities fell into the least place because yen slows down last year making Singapore dollar boosts its way to the top.

In 2013, Tokyo, Japan was hailed the most luxurious city to live. The latest ranking shows that Tokyo is now in the 6^th place next to Geneva, Melbourne and Caracas. Last year Paris follows Tokyo and next was Oslo, Zurich and Sydney.

The Top 10 Expensive Cities

At the 10^th place is the Copenhagen which moves five places up, followed by Tokyo at the 9^th place. Tokyo has moved down 5 places. Last year, Melbourne ranked number 6 but today in decreased and puts the country at number 8 spot. From being number 11 last year in the world ranking, Geneva goes up at number 6. At number 5 is the beautiful country of Caracas with goes 3 places up. It was followed by Sydney and Zurich. For the top 3, Singapore, Paris and Oslo don’t stop the journey in obtaining and maintaining their spot.

On the other hand, least cities to live are the following (in order):

1. Mumbai
2. Karachi
3. New Delhi
4. Damascus
5. Katmandu
6. Algiers
7. Bucharest
8. Panama City
9. Jeddah and;
10. Riyadh

According to a survey which was conducted three years ago (June 2011), 70% of more than 1,500 respondents said that care from their children is among the most essential part of being old. Also, the study shows that elderly Singaporeans stated that self-respect and self-sufficiency is one key to be successful during the ageing process.

However, the study is mot final yet since it will be going to be concluded on May this year. The survey was shouldered by the National University of Singapore in cooperation with the People’s Association as well as Council for Third Age. The survey is also a way to help other organizations to build or come up with a plan for the program of old Singaporeans.

The goal of the study is to find out what are the hindrances that prevent many elderly Singaporeans to regular health screening and check-ups. Since 2012, there are more than 900,000 elderly in Singapore who have reached the retirement age which is more than ¼ of the population of Singapore.

The results of the survey will help many individuals comprehend and understand on how to give support to old people. In general, health screening tests for Singaporeans are considered to be comparatively rational; however, it is not as soaring as the European and/or United States societies.

In addition, the survey also happened in Shanghai, China and Seoul, Korea. Based on the survey, it shows that people in Korea went for cholesterol, colon cancer and diabetes screening than those who are living in Shanghai and Singapore.