8 MISTAKES on our Daytrip To Singapore |Travel Guide on How to Plan Your DAYTRIP ITINERARY
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host reflects on their day trip to Singapore, highlighting the 8 mistakes made during their visit. From attempting to visit too many tourist spots in one day to not wearing comfortable shoes, the video offers practical advice for future travelers. The host also suggests an alternative itinerary that is budget-friendly and less exhausting, ensuring viewers can enjoy the best of Singapore without the pitfalls they experienced.
Takeaways
- 🎥 The video is a reflection on a day trip to Singapore, highlighting both the successes and the challenges faced during the trip.
- 💰 The trip was successful in terms of budgeting, spending under 300 Ringgit and saving money, but it was also physically exhausting.
- 🚶♂️ One of the main mistakes was trying to visit too many tourist spots in one day, which led to a rushed and tiring experience.
- 👟 Comfortable footwear is essential for a day trip, as the video creator experienced discomfort and even dead toenails from wearing the wrong shoes.
- 💵 It's recommended to exchange money before traveling to Singapore, as the video creator had difficulty finding a money exchanger early in the morning.
- 🕗 Visiting certain locations like Arab Street and Hedge Lane early in the morning is not advisable if the shops are closed, which was a mistake made during the trip.
- 🌳 Fort Canning Park was visited for a specific Instagram spot, but the park has more to offer and requires more time to explore properly.
- 🌆 Gardens by the Bay should be visited early to avoid crowds and to fully enjoy the experience, which was not the case in the video creator's trip.
- 📝 Planning an itinerary without considering energy levels can lead to exhaustion and a less enjoyable trip, as the video creator found out.
- 👥 Traveling in a group offers the advantage of sharing costs, which was not fully utilized during the trip, leading to unnecessary walking and exhaustion.
- 🛍 An alternative itinerary is suggested, focusing on fewer locations, starting early at Merlion Park, enjoying Gardens by the Bay, exploring Sentosa Island, and ending the day at Esplanade.
Q & A
What was the purpose of the video?
-The purpose of the video was to share the reality behind the success of a 300 Ringgit day trip to Singapore, including the mistakes made and an alternative itinerary for a less exhausting trip.
What was the main challenge the travelers faced during their day trip to Singapore?
-The main challenge was trying to visit too many tourist spots within one day, which led to a rushed and exhausting experience.
Why did the travelers feel it was a mistake to visit many places in one day?
-Visiting many places in one day resulted in a hurried experience with insufficient time for sightseeing and appreciation of the locations, leading to exhaustion.
What was the first mistake mentioned in the video regarding their trip to Singapore?
-The first mistake was trying to visit a lot of tourist spots within one day instead of focusing on just two to three locations.
What footwear issue did the travelers encounter during their trip?
-The travelers experienced discomfort and even dead toenails due to not wearing comfortable shoes or bringing slippers for the extensive walking.
Why was not exchanging money before traveling to Singapore considered a mistake?
-Not exchanging money beforehand led to time-consuming efforts to find a money exchanger in Vivo City, which could have been avoided with prior preparation.
What was the issue with visiting Arab Street and Hedge Lane early in the morning?
-The issue was that the shops were closed, making the visit pointless and wasting time that could have been spent more effectively elsewhere.
Why is it recommended to go to Gardens by the Bay early in an alternative itinerary?
-Going early allows for less crowd, better photo opportunities, and more time to explore and enjoy the area before it gets busy.
What was the main focus of the travelers' original itinerary that led to exhaustion?
-The main focus was on saving money by opting for public transport and walking, which compromised their time and energy.
What advantage could the group have taken during their trip to improve their experience?
-They could have taken advantage of their group size by sharing the cost of taxis or Grab rides, which would have saved time and energy.
What is the suggested itinerary for a more relaxed and enjoyable trip to Singapore according to the video?
-The suggested itinerary includes visiting Merlion Park early for sunrise, having breakfast at a hawker store, spending the morning at Gardens by the Bay, having lunch, visiting Sentosa Island, and ending the day at Esplanade with dinner.
Outlines
🌏 Singapore Day Trip Challenge Recap
The video script begins with a reflection on a day trip to Singapore, where the host, Honeys, discusses the reality behind their successful yet exhausting 300 Ringgit budget challenge. They highlight the fun and tiring aspects of the trip, and the mistakes made, promising to share an alternative itinerary that is budget-friendly and less strenuous. The script also mentions the importance of watching the video for tips on planning a better trip to Singapore.
👠 Comfort and Currency Exchange Tips
In this paragraph, Honeys emphasizes the importance of wearing comfortable shoes or bringing slippers for a day trip to avoid discomfort and potential foot injuries. They also advise exchanging money before traveling to Singapore to avoid the inconvenience of finding a money exchanger early in the morning with closed shops. The summary includes the experience of walking barefoot in Singapore due to discomfort and the time-consuming process of locating a money exchanger in Vivo City.
🏙️ Visiting the Right Places at the Right Time
Honeys shares their experience of visiting Arab Street and Hedge Lane too early in the morning, only to find the shops closed. They suggest waiting until the shops are open for a full experience. The paragraph also covers the mistake of visiting Fort Canning Park without clear directions to the desired Instagrammable tree tunnel, and the missed opportunity to see Gardens by the Bay early due to poor itinerary planning. The summary advises on better timing and planning for visiting popular tourist spots.
🚶♂️ The Importance of Energy Management
This paragraph discusses the importance of considering energy levels when planning a trip itinerary. Honeys recounts their experience of exhausting themselves by opting for walking and public transport to save money, which affected their ability to enjoy the trip fully. They also mention the missed opportunity to take advantage of group travel by sharing the cost of a taxi or Grab, which could have saved time and energy. The summary highlights the need for a balanced approach to itinerary planning that considers time, money, and energy.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Day Trip Challenge
💡Budget
💡Mistakes
💡Itinerary
💡Comfortable Shoes
💡Money Exchange
💡Tourist Spots
💡Exhausting
💡Travel Slowly
💡Gardens by the Bay
💡Sentosa Island
Highlights
The video shares the reality behind a successful budget day trip to Singapore, highlighting both the fun and exhausting aspects.
Eight mistakes made during the day trip are discussed, offering lessons for future travelers.
The importance of not trying to visit too many tourist spots in one day is emphasized for a more relaxed experience.
Wearing comfortable shoes or bringing slippers is crucial to avoid physical discomfort during extensive walking.
Exchanging money before traveling to Singapore is recommended to avoid inconvenience and time loss.
Visiting Arab Street and Hedge Lane early in the morning when shops are closed is discouraged.
Fort Canning Park's tree tunnel is a sought-after Instagram spot, but finding it can be challenging.
Arriving at Gardens by the Bay late resulted in a rushed experience and missed opportunities for exploration.
Planning an itinerary without considering energy levels can lead to exhaustion and a less enjoyable trip.
The group's number could have been leveraged for more convenient transportation options like taxis or Grab.
An alternative itinerary is proposed focusing on fewer locations for a less exhausting trip.
Merlion Park is suggested as an ideal early morning destination with less crowd for better photo opportunities.
Gardens by the Bay offers plenty to see without the need to pay for entrance to the Cloud Forest or Flower Dome.
Sentosa Island has various attractions beyond Universal Studios, providing diverse sightseeing options.
Esplanade offers a breathtaking view of the city lights and a great spot for dinner.
The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, share, comment, and subscribe for more travel content.
Transcripts
hi guys welcome or welcome back to my
channel Honeys and my stories and my
story supposedly stands for Malaysia but
this video will be still about Singapore
I just recently uploaded our 300 Ringgit
day trip challenge to Singapore and
although the challenge was a success
since we spent under budget and we saved
a lot of money guys in this video I will
share the reality behind that success
that day trip guys was really fun but
it's also really exhausting and we
committed a lot of mistakes so I will
share with you the 8 mistakes we did on
our day trip to Singapore and also at
the end of this video I will share with
you an alternative itinerary which is
still on budget but less exhausting than
what we had so if you're interested in
this video then please keep on watching
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mistake number one we tried to go to a
lot of places where a lot of tourist
spots within that day it's really not
wise for you to go to a lot of places
within one day guys if only we just pick
two to three locations that will be
better Singapore may be a small country
but there's a lot to see and there's a
lot to experience so I think it's the
best to travel slowly when you want to
visit all of the famous spots within one
day the tendency is you will be in a
hurry so you don't have enough time for
you to do sightseeing or to just really
be there and appreciate the place also
guys it will be very exhausting so
instead of you just enjoying the view
you will need to walk around and travel
from one place to another because you
have a lot to go to I think personally
it's best for you to just pick two to
three locations if you will be going for
a day trip in Singapore but they think
the best thing to do if I'm going back
to Singapore is to travel for a couple
more days perhaps at least two to three
days to stay in Singapore should we come
back here
why not
but what if like three days
second mistake not wearing comfortable
shoes or not bringing slippers so I
actually wore shoes at that time and
actually it's kind of comfy but it did
not last long before we travel to
Singapore guys I actually prepared
myself mentally and physically I even
went to the gym do some cardio exercises
just so I can be prepared for all the
walking in Singapore however it was my
feet that was not ready for being inside
the shoes for more than 24 hours and
guys I even walk barefoot in Singapore I
took off my shoes and walked Barefoot
for couple minutes just so my feet can
breathe from being inside my shoes yes
guys bring slippers or wear comfortable
shoes so that you won't have any dead
toenails after your trip and yes I had
dead toenails right now it hasn't been
healed third mistake guys we did not
have our money exchanged here in Kuala
Lumpur before we travel to Singapore I
think it's best for you to have your
money exchanged here in Kuala Lumpur
before you travel to Singapore or in any
country you're from in our case what we
did was we withdrew money in TBS which
is the bus station here in Kuala Lumpur
before our trip and we plan to have it
exchanged in Singapore we arrived there
at 5 46 in the morning it's still dark
and all the shops are closed so we
didn't have our money exchange right
when we arrived so we still went on with
our itinerary and we have our money
exchange in Vivo City the mall before we
take the ride to Sentosa Express so
basically that mall is really huge and
we really had a hard time looking for
the money exchanger shop I even think
we've got lost looking for that store
it's very time consuming so it's best if
you already have your money exchanged
before your trip especially if you will
be taking the same bus the midnight bus
from kl to Singapore so guys have your
money exchanged first before you travel
to Singapore fourth mistake guys we went
to Arab Street and Hedge Lane very early
in the morning these streets in
Singapore are very famous for their
shops and their restaurants around there
I think it's really pointless to go
there if the stores or the shops were
closed and that's what happened in our
trip the only reason why we went there
first right after we arrived was because
it's the nearest tourist location from
our bus drop-off point we thought that
it will save us time if we will go there
first rather than go back and forth if
we will go to other locations and then
go back there so yeah we went there
first and that's a mistake that's the
wrong decision guys don't don't do that
if you really want to go to Lane
and Arab Street then it's best for you
to go there when the shops are already
open so that you will have the full
experience of those streets by the way
guys we're already halfway and if you've
reached this part of the Vlog please
kindly like this video before we proceed
and I trust you guys that you did click
the like button for that thank you so
much so fifth mistake guys is that we
went inside Fort Canning Park only
reason why we went to Fort Canning was
because we saw online that there is that
famous instagramable location the tree
tunnel which is in Fort Canning Park we
entered there and yeah we walk around
looking for that location it's got
hidden and although there are signs or
signages inside actually you need to
really look for it if your only reason
for going to Fort Canning Park is the
tree tunnel then it's best for you to
enter in the roadside entrance so I will
show you some clips for that if you will
be coming here to Singapore and you will
you want to take a photo in the free
tunnel I highly suggest you can just
enter here on this side or in front of
YWCA building
um in this pedestrian
so you can enter on this and transport
canning for and then go down this tunnel
to reach that Village in front of
us
YWCA building near this stoplight for
our sixth mistake it is not going to
Gardens by the bay early if Singapore is
being mentioned to you what's the first
thing that will come to your mind mine
is or is the Merlion Park Marina Bay
Sands and Gardens by the bay especially
the super Groove tree those are actually
my three reasons why I really wanted to
go to Singapore even if those are my
favorite locations we didn't went there
first and it's very huge mistake so in
our case we got there very late it's
actually almost 8 PM already the light
show in the super Groove tree was
already starting at that time at that
point we're already tired from all the
walking the entire day we're also hungry
because we haven't had dinner yet so
after the light show we immediately went
to Esplanade just so we can have our
dinner personally I really wanted to
stay there a longer period of time but
because we're also exhausted and we're
very hungry so yeah we left we haven't
really had had enough time to explore it
alright seventh mistake we did not took
into consideration the possible
exhaustion when we planned our itinerary
we will plant it like our energy from
start to finish will just be the same
and
that's a very huge mistake and you know
what guys I think the three most
important resources in traveling or
maybe in life in general are our time
our money and our energy so on that day
trip to Singapore our main focus was
really to save money so we compromised
for our time and our energy what we did
was that instead of taking a taxi or
grab for convenience we opted to took
the train and if it's just less than two
kilometers walk we prefer to walk just
so we can save money and it's a very
huge mistake because we did not look
into consideration that in doing so
although we save money we are
compromising our energy and our time so
that's why towards the end of our trip
we're very very exhausted already and
because we're exhausted so we could no
longer enjoy as much as fits only we
still have the energy to really explore
the place so yeah taking the train may
be cheap but it's not convenient and
it's also time consuming because you
need to walk from Station to Station and
you know this train stations in
Singapore are really huge as well
alright guys down with our last mistake
and that is we did not took the
advantage of our number during that trip
there were actually five of us and if
only we took advantage of our number we
could have traveled in a more convenient
way we could have taken a grab or a taxi
instead of walking from one place to
another so that we can save time energy
and actually it's not that expensive
because there's five of us taking a grab
or a taxi could be expensive there's
only one or two of you who will share
the fare but in our case there were five
of us five you know so it won't be that
expensive it's actually just cheap if we
took grab we only took grab twice that's
from Gardens By The Bay going back to
Esplanade for our dinner and from there
going to the bus pick up point for us to
go back to KL we realized this too late
in our trip and so yeah you should take
into consideration your number if you
will be traveling by group so you can
take advantage of that those are our
eight mistakes on that day trip to
Singapore so as I have mentioned it's
best to just pick two to three locations
if you will be going on a day trip but
if you'll be going there or staying
there for a couple of days then much
better take into consideration as well
your energy so give time to rest and for
you to recharge that's really really
important so that you can enjoy
sightseeing and exploration to Singapore
and the most important one guys as I
have mentioned wear comfortable shoes or
bring slippers if possible so that you
can avoid having dead toenails I learned
this the hard way so yeah I hope that
you can incorporate this on your future
day trip to Singapore I'm gonna redo our
itinerary perhaps I'm gonna do it this
way we will still be taking the bus from
kl to Singapore probably will arrive the
same time at 5 46 but instead of going
to hatch Elena and Arab street I'll go
ahead directly to Merlion park I think
it's interesting to witness Sunrise
there and it's nice to be there early so
that there will be less crowd and you
can have or take good photos and videos
because when we were there it was
afternoon and it was packed with people
yeah from there we can look for a hawker
store to have our breakfast and after
breakfast we can go to Gardens by the
bay although we won't be going to cloud
forest or flower Dome because those have
entrance fees there's still a lot to see
in gardens by the bay and I think I can
just bring a mat for me to do a little
picnic I'll spend the whole morning
there probably afterwards I'll go and
find another Hawker store for lunch and
we'll go to Sentosa Island so Universal
Studios is not just the only tourist
location in Sentosa there's a lot of
other places to visit so it's nice to
visit the other side of the island not
just Universal Studios and late in the
afternoon perhaps you can get back to
Esplanade and enjoy the breathtaking
view once the city lights will turn on
so yeah I'm gonna spend the rest of my
time in Esplanade and have my dinner
there as well I think with that
itinerary still be on budget and it
won't be as exhausting as our actual day
trip those are my top three picks to
visit in Singapore how about you guys
maybe you have any tourist destination
that you wanted to visit in Singapore so
please comment that down below so that I
will have some idea as well and yeah I
think I'm gonna end the Vlog here I hope
that you learned something from this
video and I hope that this will help you
in planning your future travel to
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this is honey and this is my SG story
thank you so much for watching bye bye
for now
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