exploring: singapore 🇸🇬 cafe recos, best places to go, book haul

back in one of my favorite cities 🥹 spent the last week in lovely Singapore, exploring every cafe out there, taking home a whole shelf of books, and biking around the best spots!
cafe & restaurant recos:
- dough (chijmes)
- free the robot (telok ayer)
- wakey wakey (concourse)
- five oars (tanjong pagar)
- homeground (duxton)
- p.s. cafe (dempsey)
- newton food centre / hawker
shopping:
- littered with books (duxton area)
- kinokuniya bookstore (takashimaya)
- editor's market (takashimaya)
- beyond the vines (funan & takashimaya)
- love bonito (funan)
book recos:
- Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho
- The Trouble with Happiness by Tove Ditlevsen
- Human Acts by Han Kang
- Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
- Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
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[@alvp1995]

i love how you were alone most of the time but still had so much fun! so much peace. super relaxing vlog you got here 🥰 thank you for the singapore recos!

[@SofiaManzano]

Thank you for watching 💗🥹

[@looooouuuuuuuu]

you are so main character coded sofiaaaa! love this vlog 🩷

[@SofiaManzano]

HHAHAHA ILYYYY 💗🤭

[@kayzelynreyes9301]

After watching your vlogs I started to read books nanaman. So therapeutic kasi. Can you make a book recommendation vlog?

[@fettucheni]

Really love this vlogggg!! you've reminded me that being alone, enjoying your own company is okay and still fun

[@SofiaManzano]

I love this!!!! Thank u 🫶🏻🥹

[@Angela-nb6mn]

Sooo cute! I automatically smile whenever you are 😂 thank you for this short fun video. 🎉

[@dominiquetly]

yaaaay! I’ve been looking forward to this 🫶🏻 so happy to see you happy 💗

[@SofiaManzano]

Tyyy 🥹🫶🏻

[@zzzz5224]

visiting SG for the first time in a few days!! your vid made me more excited to go & more confident in exploring new places in SG by myself!! 🥹🤍

[@alexisdordines234]

YOU ARE MY STYLE ICON FR!!!

[@SofiaManzano]

HAHAAHA ILYYYY 🤭💗

[@dashasdigitaldiaryy]

this was super cool, i hope to visit sg sometimes soon!

[@kasminsogoc7118]

Oohh where did u get the lilac dress u wore in the gardens? Looks cute!!

[@anabintmusacala]

Singapore Botanic Garden reminds me of the anime The Garden of Woods! 😍

[@danicazsairralozada4316]

omg same!

[@maricaryokingco2477]

yaaas sg is a healing place for me too

[@SofiaManzano]

two weeks ang sarap!! have fuuuun 🕺🏻

[@carol2735]

omg gose 😆
love ur sg vlog so much, im planning going there next year!

[@unkushiel]

yaaay! another travel vlooog!! 🥰

[@wawahals]

Hey you might have mentioned it, but i cant catch it, what was the station that you stop to get to the Littered w/Books store and Kinokuniya? How far apart are these two spots?

[@marjdeasis3790]

This is a goal! 🥺❤️

[@j355p23]

loved this vlog! ❤

[@keeshiaarmada4242]

Yayyy! Finally

[@nayakate478]

Super love your content and I will be in SG this September so I cannot wait to do exactly what you did. Just explore on your own, no pressure, just chill. And wander, be lost, and just be happy.☺️💗🌻 Btw, what’s your water bottle?

[@annetherese6372]

The brown dress is giving. Where to buy? 😍

[@Skybluex]

So cute

[@dylanpuri9968]

Thank u for vlogging your sg trip for us 🥹💖

[@SofiaManzano]

genuinely had fun vlogging 🥹 thanks for watching!!!!!

[@Anton-oy3vm]

Hi, Sofia. Where are your glasses from?

[@danxrys1752]

Love this sg vlog esp the biking around. Will try that next time 😍
Also - where did you get the purple cap 🥲🥲🥲

[@SofiaManzano]

💗💗💗 cap from MLB in Japan!

[@jhenmercado195]

Sayo ako naiinspired mag capsule wardrobe na clothes, 🥰🥰

[@roselleespina3651]

Try reading Veronika Decides To Die by Paulo Coelho! It was an experience :)

[@michsd4242]

Hi! Is it the best time to go to Singapore on September and October?

[@shanemagtalas1956]

Hi sofia, i like your pastel purple and brown spandex dress. Where you got it?

[@SofiaManzano]

From cheak activewear 💗

[@michisalwayshungry4269]

The alchemist and the devil and miss prym are my recos

[@JelenadeJesus-o9h]

Please post more vids ~~ will be waiting

[@patrisharinon5005]

Hi! I love your videos and even loved u more bec i discovered u are a carat!! May I ask what smart watch do u use? Hehe really curious it's very sleek. Thank you :)

[@dhanbognot]

Hi, what song did u use? So relaxing kase

[@adetbb]

Hello! Can I ask what camera do you use :))))

[@katy2010ily]

hi. what is the size of your BTV bag?

[@bellesstories]

happy looks good on you! 🤩 more vlogs pls!!

[@SofiaManzano]

THANKYEWW 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@kathleen9756]

What cameras do you use? :)

[@jeongwoopark5289]

what is your #1 fav chicken sandwichhh?

[@shengabellera3152]

Are there new travel requirements po going SG ngayon?

[@marie4160]

what shoes r u wearing? reco for long walks?

[@SofiaManzano]

New balance 574!!! I can walk 15-20k steps and my feet are fine!

[@marie4160]

thanks for replying 😊

[@keeshiaarmada4242]

First! 🫶🏼

[@adj.mel77]

luv this ep 🤍 however, sad coz the PH transpo system could neverrrrr ;(

[@gale0422]

Love your dress pls

[@Marchkite]

🙋🇸🇬

[@xtinriver143]

Whats your top 1 fave chicken sandwich? :)

[@kriziajewelsilverio2533]

Hello, Sofia! What's ur number one chicken burger?

[@SofiaManzano]

Howlin Rays in the US 😅 the best everrr

[@thechans3011]

Beautiful hair :)

[@christinejulian588]

Wait minutes ago Nikolai di alam

[@JanineA]

So where is your top #1 chicken sandwich?? :D :D

[@SofiaManzano]

Howlin Rays in the US!! To die for

[@JanineA]

@@SofiaManzano

[@cook5992]

'Promo sm' 🙈

[@maverickcortez1111]

Hi Pia! Is it just me that thinks you look like iCarly? Random though lang haha 😁

[@SofiaManzano]

I got this A LOT when I was younger 😂

[@kccel]

Have you read Yellowface already? The main character is so unhinged LOL

[@VisitSingapore]

Yay welcome back! And love the recommendations ☁️☁️

[@SofiaManzano]

Omg hi VisitSingapore 🤭

[@sheentheexplorer3859]

Did the immigration asked you about accomodation?

[@skz0321]

immigration is automatic(meaning is not done by staff and by technology)if im not wrong

[@yzel2583]

I want to bike around the city too! How do I find the stops? I've been searching on Google and maps but i can't find the location pins :(

[@cloeimarvilla]

i visit sg everytime i get the chance to and so happy im not the only one that does these kinds of things when im there HAHA fav places while reading are kallang riverside park and marina barrage!

[@the.annethology]

this looks so nice! So happy you had so much fun on this trip! What camera/editing app did you use for this video? Video quality is 🤌🏻

[@rafaelaflancia5608]

Love your one piece dresses! From where? 😊 Will go to sg soon thank you!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@SofiaManzano]

It’s from cheak activewear!!

[@christinejulian588]

Buti matindahan monaman Kelly 😢

[@JaeJoongFan]

Help, what do you use to edit your videos? 😮

[@christinejulian588]

Sino kelly ate ba siya

[@Your_local_MOA]

Omg!! You're a CARAT???

[@SofiaManzano]

YES I LOVE THEM SM 🤭

[@angelicadominguez3112]

Hi! Can I ask where did you buy your mini dress? The one that you wore in sg botanic gardens? Thank you!

[@christinejulian588]

Dito Siya Kelly 😢 best friend kana kmi

[@christinejulian588]

Os sister ko mortal away ko

[@JMGOpragmaticadvisor]

Since you stayed with your sister, what did the immigration officer asked you re accommodations in SG? Will go to SG mext week and we will stay at my wife’s uncle place (Resident of SG)

[@eloisagonzales2823]

Visiting sg soon, and this is just what i needed! And btw, i love your dress! Would you mind sharing where you got it? ☺️

[@wayanwiratama2672]

Hi I love watching your videos, can I ask you something? when is the best time to visit singapre?

[@itsmatthew476]

Hi.. Would you mind share the brand of the dresses please! :) Thanks so much!☺️

[@hannahlofranco2322]

I always look for ward for your videos😊 hope you can have again your day in a life and some room video being productive

[@mariojsworld]

Nice trip to Singapore.

[@Badette13]

Binge watching your vlogs! More to come please 😊

[@minatotakahashi6485]

I spent 1 great day in Singapore because of your vlog, thank you very much!

[@ChloeChloe_AO]

Hi Sofia, may I know what is the size of your BTV bag? salamuch!

[@gianna7042]

I was just wondering, what camera are u using to film? thanks!

[@Melanie7767]

do you use your back cam during selfie video

[@Anton-oy3vm]

Do you also wish to work and live there someday?

[@oliviagail4601]

Tripod link plssss. thank you!

[@Xxxxxxxxxxcxccc]

where did u get your dress at 4:14? :)

[@vivivivi1506]

Thank you, your vid is so cool

[@jamnesreen]

Human Acts is so gooooood!!!

[@HannahCarlosPH]

Piaaa! what cam are you using here?

[@SofiaManzano]

HIII!!! Just my iPhone hehehe 🫣

[@HannahCarlosPH]

@@SofiaManzano danggg love it

[@rozkers]

I can really see you living there in the future 😂

[@SofiaManzano]

Manifesting ✨✨✨

[@vinarose7794]

Hi Sofia, I keep finding myself looking at your watch. What are those?

[@SofiaManzano]

Fitbit luxe!!

[@wendymariep.amahido663]

love it so relaxing to watch 😍

[@deniseangelaantigua8139]

I love watching ur vlogs!! 💖

[@sophiaisabelle01]

We hope you're doing well. Best of luck to you.

[@SofiaManzano]

💗

[@keeshiaarmada4242]

Are you planning to work/transfer in Singapore? Cause you always go there.

[@SofiaManzano]

If there’s an opportunity why not! 🫣

[@yellowknight6965]

the only vlog i watch 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@SofiaManzano]

🫣💗

[@theisdia]

went to singapore last year, can't wait to go back !!

[@SofiaManzano]

Have fun!!!

[@moirahbragais]

love ur vids so much 💗

[@SofiaManzano]

WAH TY 🥹🫶🏻

[@ma.elizajaleco2847]

Love ur watch! Wer did u get it? ❤❤

[@xxxnini]

Lovr this😊