Why dressing like a local doesn’t make sense

You know there are lots of people who believe to be the best thing since sliced bread, smarter than Albert Einstein, better dressed than James Bond or I don’t know what else they think of themselves. Just throw all of this overboard, the most important thing is to feel comfortable with who you are, I know it sounds too easy, and it is true. 

I didn't dress like this local in Cambodia but we had a friendly chat

There is big advice everywhere where others tell you what best to wear, when and how to wear it and it doesn’t make any sense to me at all. There are people who truly believe it might be the very best to wear a cork hat when in Australia but that is their opinion. There might be others who tell you it might be awesome to wear a money belt, yes, let them do it. And there are the ones who tell you to best wear trainers on city trips, but no, no, no, ... How can someone else know what is best for me or you?

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Things to do on a stopover in Singapore

Who does not like to explore the world away from home? Wanderlust, that is what I go through constantly. I am in Singapore and I honestly can't remember how often I have been here before, it must have been quite a few visits so far.

It is a long day, so it is perfect how easy it is to travel from A to B, I take either the subway or a taxi. I go for a short hike at the Botanic gardens, because of the ginger garden. I visit the Hotel Ritz, because of the art. I make my way to Orchard Road because a little bit of retail therapy won’t hurt. After browsing stores on Ann Siang Road, I stroll through Chinatown, because of the culture and the cities best hawker stalls. To give you an idea, just think late 19th century when opium dens were in full swing.

Little India in Singapore

Eventually I land in colourful Little India, home of the Indian community, to spend the night at hotel Wanderlust. Little India is dominated by small cafes, corner shops, workshops and lots of souvenir stores. The next morning after breakfast at their lovely restaurant Cocotte, I go for a little stroll, grab a (hot) coffee in a plastic bag and visit the temple before I have to make my way to Changi Airport.

Retail therapy

Botanic Gardens

Marina Bay Sands

Hotel Wanderlust

Caffeine fix

 

I never know when I am going to have my next stopover in Singapore, but one thing I know it is going to be great. What do you do when you are in Singapore? Looking forward to hearing from you.

From Berlin with love