Tips For Travellers Podcast

Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Singapore. This show covers among other topics: General Observations Country and city in one - there are actually 63 islands but one main one which has been constantly expanded through land reclaimation. One of wealthiest countries in the world and one of most expensive to live in. Singapore means "lion city" - also known as "Garden City of Asi" Many see it as too sterile and lacking warmth - been many times and I like the efficiency, cleanliness and order and  mixture of cultures. Strict and regimented state - authoritarian democracy - bit of "nanny state" with lots of rules and fines. Although trying to promote arts and culture constant struggle against state censorship with strict rules on anything seen as pornographic, promoting homosexuality etc. Economy very export and services focused - one of worlds busiest harbours - lots of head offices for Asia region based here. About 4,5 population - 75% Chinese - multi