SINGAPORE IS AMAZING! How we spent a week with our toddler (VLOG) | July 2022
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- Singapore has so much to offer, and so much of it is FREE! We spent a week exploring with our (almost) 2 year old, and here's what we got up to!
Gardens by the Bay, a super disappointing trip to Sentosa, exploring the only UNESCO world heritage site in the city, and of course, checking out loads of epic playgrounds.
Thanks for watching - join us in our next video where we share with you all the epic spots we ate!
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Welcome to our small friendly island! ❤ I went to Australia before and I think it is very pretty! I love the animals!
Hello Quek Family! We love Singapore 🇸🇬 we can see why it’s always voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world. Hopefully we will visit Australia in 2023, hope you join our journey 😊😊
Welcome to our little island. Glad to see you enjoyed the trip and made many happy memories 🥰
Thank you so much, we had an awesome time 😊
Great to see you all having such fun! Love your videos. Well done.
Thank you so much ☺️
Hey Josh. Amazing video! Travelling with family is so much fun
Thanks for watching and commenting! Having such a good time ☺️
HAHA! josh at the end actually made me laugh out loud! Those botanical gardens look like Gaia heaven, love the longer video guys xxx
The bloops were so good this week right! 😂 thanks for watching 🥰🥰🥰
Just want to say, thank you for this video. We are heading to Singapore soon from Chch to Changi and our 15mo daughter. We’ve been to Singapore before but never with a tiny human!
Hi Kelly, how exciting! You will all have the best time, Singapore is so great 🥰😍 let us know if you have any questions we can help with!
@@goodforgaia oh, I question. how did you get from Changi to CBD hotels with Gaia? Last time we had an airport shuttle, but we are travelling without a car seat ☺️😦
Great video guys. I’d send it to Tourism Singapore! Wonderful to share your travels. X
Thanks for supporting us ☺️
Looks like you had a fun week! Hope Gaia recovered from the trauma of Sentosa! Even the iceblock!
That part makes me laugh so much, she ate the whole thing so it can’t have been that bad 😂😂😂
Nice video especially for those travelling with toddles. Glad that you get to tha Far East Children Garden and Jacob Garden that's so good for Gaia.
Garden by the Bay at night at the SuperTreeGrove can be magical for its lightings and shows.
Sentosa is too touristy and can be expensive. They do have a cheaper package deal but more geared for older kids and adults.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your comment ☺️ Gaia absolutely loved our week in Singapore and we found the city so toddler friendly! We will have to add the things you mentioned to our list for next time. Thank you ☺️
Lived in Asia for 6 years (From and live in Canada) and Singapore was my absolute favorite place to go. An amazing place with wonderful people.
I can see why - we loved it so much! It was also so great with a toddler, I wasn't expecting that. Hope you are enjoying life back in Canada though?
Gaia looks like she is having the best time!! Such cool memories to look back on. Also Josh Aussie accent, top notch 👌🏼😂
😂😂😂 Gaia is loving it, we all are! Singapore was just so much better than I expected ☺️
Love it!! 💕 Gaia is a born traveller!
Josh, I thought you were a pro? How come you have bloopers? haha😁
😂😂😂
Thank you for the video. I hope our government (Singapore Tourism Board) looks into the costs of visiting Sentosa. It's expensive even for locals. Glad that your family had a great time. 😊 Hope to see u back again soon.
Thank you so much, I am sure we will be back, we loved our time in Singapore!
My wife and I had been to the North island of NZ and we loved it so much. Rotorua was the best experience, simply hop on a helicopter to White Island ☺️. Since you guys loved outdoors, hope you’d been to Sungei Buloh while here.
We love Rotorua! So much to do there with kids as well ☺️ thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Singapore is so pretty
It is! Such a cool city
Do try our local food and explore our diverse cultures. Have have a fun week here in Singapore.
Thank you so much ☺️ 😀
On the list of places to go!
It’s so great!
i think the Singapore zoo will be a great place for kids and family time. they have stuff there for children to do! also before you leave consider the Jewel Changi airport at Terminal 1 ( have like 3 to 4 hours ) they have stuff to have fun with kids at the top level ( there is a fee though )
Thank you so much for the recommendations! 😀
Gaia: "Hehehehehe!!..." lol, such a happy kid.
☺️ she is very happy 😊
@@goodforgaia We can all hear that lol. You still in Singapore?
@@danielc2701 we're not, no! We had such a great time there though. We are in Bali now 😀
@@goodforgaia Oh well, maybe next time then, it's not like the island's going to run away.
did you check out fort siloso? its an on-site military museum which is free, and also the fort siloso skywalk. otherwise pick one of the beaches in sentosa to chill. But have to agree, you have to spend money to get the most out of sentosa island. cheers
We didn’t! Will add it to our list for next time. Thanks so much for watching and commenting ☺️
Your kid is adorable 👱♀️ Singapore is amazing and very clean country.
Can you guys also come to visit Kuala Lumpur Malaysia after your Singapore trip 😊 Malaysia has many best places for travel and more Fun here. Especially is foods you all will enjoy it. In Genting SkyWorlds and Langkawi also have cable cars in Malaysia. In KL also has Botanical garden, bird park 🕊and butterfly park🦋 and must visit KLCC park. Malaysia is a multicultural country and so many diverse foods include Malay cuisine, Chinese cuisine and Indian cuisine everywhere here.
We are planning on visiting Malaysia next month! We can’t wait ☺️ thank you for the recommendations 😊
@@goodforgaia You're welcome 😃👌When you come to KL abd visit Pavilion in Bukit Bintang
Have a beautiful day 😊
Wonderful trip. Im planning a trip to singapor in july august with my kid. But im really worried about mosquito bites ( dengue fever). How did you deal with it?
Such a nice video guys!! Thanks for so much information, I have a question, do you recommend any hotels you’ve stayed at perhaps? Thanks a lot🙏🏻
Oh thanks! Glad you found it useful 😀 we stayed at Furama City Centre which we loved - nothing in Singapore is super cheap (or maybe it is and we don't know), but the location was so perfect for us.
Sometimes, wild otters pass through Garden by Bay. They are cute but can be quite ferocious if people gets too close to them.
Wow, that would have been so cool to see! We did see a monitor lizard which was really exciting for us 😊
Gaia is adorable! And so true - Sentosa is expensive! Would you be going to other Asian countries too? Malaysia and Thailand are much cheaper.
Thank you! We are in Bali now and then planning on going to Malaysia after this. Can’t wait! ☺️
Singapore is stroller and wheelchair friendly so its for everyone.
Totally agree ☺️
Hi,
I think you chose the expensive way to enter Sentosa. You can walk to Sentosa for free. Theres a bridge link from VivoCity to Sentosa and take the Monorail for free to explore Sentosa. Most of the parks activities in Sentosa are run by private company. Buy food and drinks at the nearby hawker centres which is cheaper before entering Sentosa. Everything is expensive in the resort island Sentosa with 15 luxury hotels.
Thank you for watching and commenting, the cable car was the best part of our trip to Sentosa, we really enjoyed it ☺️ great to know there is a free option though!
You can take mrt to Harbour station and take free shuttle train to Sentosa.
Thank you 🙂 we did mention there were other ways but we just weren't sure. We really enjoyed the cable car 😀
As a Singaporean, I always feel the (illogical) need to apologise to visitors for the heat. :-)
My "tip" for visitors (tourists) is 1) try to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day from say 10 am to 5 pm. Unfortunately, if you are travelling with very young kids (as you were), their "active phase" of the day may preclude this strategy. You are out when the kid is up. (When I travelled with my daughter when she was 2+, we would be out and about early, but she would be tuckered out by 4. Many of our dinners when we were in Japan were take-aways. And my wife and I so love dining out in Japan!)
2) During the hottest part of the day find a mall, or some air-conditioned destination. So at 11 am, maybe go find lunch in an air-conditioned food court (or a restaurant). As for air-conditioned attractions/destination (other than malls) the two conservatories at Gardens by the Bay are air-conditioned (but ticketed). If you visiting the Zoo Parks (there are three), the River Wonders is partially air conditioned (i.e. there are parts of that park that are enclosed and airconditioned, and parts that are "outdoors". That should be your afternoon destination. Museums are also climate controlled, but of no interest to a toddler. Another destination is our Airport. Yes, many Singaporeans will go to Jewel at Changi Airport to entertain themselves. It's a mall with activities. But more importantly, it's air-conditioned.
3) Finally, go out at night. Again this is probably not applicable for your family because toddler. In your videos in the morning, you really enjoyed the peace, tranquility, and solitude of being the only persons (or almost) in the area. But as you noticed, a lot of attractions on Sentosa only open from 2 pm (that tells you something about Singaporeans, no?). If you're at the Supertrees Grove at 7:45pm and 8:45pm, you'll see the light show. The inner bay of Marina Bay Sands, there is a water and light show (Spectra). My point is, Singapore has fun at night. We even have the F1 race at night!
Anyway, all this is moot as you have gone on the rest of your trip. The important thing is, as you have named this Channel, that it is good for Gaia.
It is also how I felt when I travelled with my daughter - her experiences, her fascination, her sense of wonder, her exploration of worlds beyond our shores.
That is what is important. And that is the joy and bliss I get from your videos.
Thank you.
Hello, thank you for watching! And thank you so much for your helpful comment - I'm sure others will benefit a lot from reading it! The heat was a big change for us as it is winter in New Zealand right now, but we enjoyed Singapore regardless. You're absolutely right that it can be hard to plan your day with a toddler - she is often up at 6am and ready to start the day, so we are usually out early and don't mind. We usually go back to our hotel/guest house for her nap around midday, so that keeps us out of the really intense heat - and the malls are such a great option as well! We also loved cooling down at the splash pad in Gardens by the Bay :) Travelling with a child is so special (as you mention), seeing everything through their eyes is such a gift. Thank you again for watching - we hope you and your family are well :)
May I know which hotel did u stay? I m travelling to Singapore with a 2 yo and a 4 yo during Easter.
And very good advice from angel. Thanks.
What time of the year were you in Singapore? Looks humid! We're just planning out trip with a 14m old
We were there in July, it was very humid but okay! There are lots of indoor things you can do that are all air conditioned. It’s such an awesome place to go with kids!
Hope u went to marinabay 5pm to 830pm every sat in July to see free water show and fireworks for free
So cool!
For Sentosa, there's why locals have a joke as “So Expensive, Nothing TO See Also."😂
There's a free beach shuttle that allows you to travel around the beaches of Sentosa. Can try alighting at Palawan beach next time, with the hammocks for chilling, an over-the-lagoon bridge.
Siloso beach has a free multi-sensory experience “Magical Shores" on Friday to Sunday nights. If you come during school holidays (June, late Nov/Dec), it even offers free alfresco movie screening on Friday nights. So have to go website to check out the possible free experiences Sentosa can offer before going.
Oh amazing! Such great tips from a local, thank you so much for sharing ☺️☺️☺️
my friend who used to live in singapore said the theme parks are super creepy.
That makes me feel better for not going 😂
There are free monorail and free buses.. whupy pay more?
The cable car was the main thing we wanted to do & we loved it! We do mention there are other options ☺️
I stay singapore 20 days spend 10000 thousands dollars I visited places RWS night safari Gardens by bay nices place 👍 morning ZOO birds park singapore flyer skyline lon orchard Chinatown I stay hotel hard Rock hotel Singapore and hilton hotel beach villa sentosa
Sounds like you had a great trip ☺️
Right. SENTOSA = So Expensive and Nothing TO See At all
Yes! Very pricey 😬
What public transport NZ has, the Labour Govt announced today it will remain at half price until January 2023 and 25 cents off petrol. Not bad, eh? But Singapore looks way better. How did it get so rich?
Having a good metro system makes getting around so easy. It’s fast, frequent, and affordable! We also thought the MRT in Singapore was much better than the London Underground in terms of air con, size, cleanliness etc ☺️ Buses in NZ aren’t in the same category 😅
Small steps at a time, small steps. I remember in the 90s the buses were not air conditioned and whenever it rained, the water would leak in through the windows and flood the vehicle. Even today I retain the habit of sitting at the wheelwells as it kept your shoes out of the water. "Keep at it" gives much better results than setting up a "perfect" system then letting it get run down.
A week in sg......... Omg
A small country at least 1 week... Bigger countries 1 mth and more??
We loved our week in Singapore ☺️
Im staying for 10 days for my honeymoon. I just love Singapore. Ive been many times and still find new things to see and do. It will be a first for my fiance and I cant wait to show him around. 😊❤
YOU ARE TRAVELLING ON A BUDGET......PLEASE BEAR IN MIND OTHER PEOPLE WILL ENJOY IN PLACES YOU CANNOT GO ❗️❗️❗️
PLEASE DONT GIVE NEGATIVE VIBES IN YOUR VIDEO..... IF YOU CANNOT GO TO CERTAIN PLACES BECAUSE YOU ARE BUDGETING......❗️
SINGAPORE CANNOT SUIT YOUR EVERY NEED ....FROM COMPLAINING IT IS SO HOT TO THEN COMPLAINED GOING TO MALLS ...AS SUPER COLD ❗️❗️
CAN YOU BE SATISFIED.....AND JUST ENJOY ❓️❓️❓️❓️
FOR YOUR INFORMATION.....SINGAPORE IS ONLY 80 MILES.....AWAY FROM THE EQIARTER ❗️❗️
SO YOU GUYS......DONT EXPECT SPORE TO HAVE SUPER COOL TEMPERATE CLIMATE LIKE YOURS BACK HOME.
TOO MUCH OF EXPECTATIONS......BE KNOWLEDGEABLE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL TO A FAR EAST TOPICAL COUNTRY .....
IF SPORE CAN CONTROL THE CLIMATE TO MAKE IT JUST NICE AND COMFORTABLE FOR YOU.....SORRY....IT IS BEYOND ANY HUMAN NATURE TO DO THAT ❗️❗️❗️
IF YOU FEEL TOO HOT.....THERE ARE SUPER MALLS TO COOL YOU DOWN
( Oh.....forgot....you had complained it FAR SUPER COLD ❗️❗️)
WELL.....SIMPLY SOME PEOPLE CANNOT BE PLEASED AT ALL......
Well enjoy as and where you can......STAY SAFE ...👍👍👍👍
Hello, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on our video - sorry to hear you weren't satisfied with it! We actually LOVED our time in Singapore - the title of this video is "SINGAPORE IS AMAZING" - and we feel we really positively showed how many great things you can do there on a budget, and just how child friendly the city is. We personally don't feel we complained about the heat or cold malls (?), but they were experiences we had and commented on (stating a fact does not instantly make it a complaint). I hope you can find some other videos that showcase Singapore in the way you wanting them to. Thanks again for watching.
@@goodforgaia ....thank you in replyimg .
Many tourists complained how hot the weather is in Singapore as in other asian countries are.
Some tourists really came with a surprising SHOCK experiencing how really hot it is out there ❗️❗️❗️
YES....we are 80 miles from the equator....❗️❗️
YES...IT IS A FACT....but we cannot help to change this hot and humid weather as much ss those living in cold and damp weather is in Europe, America and other places.
IT IS A FACT but there is nothing anyone can do about it.
The only solution ....is to enjoy as much as you can take it in the sun....and then go into a mall to cool off as long as you can.
Due to climate changes in fact in the whole world....we as travellers NEED TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM SUN BURN....HOT HEAT STROKE AS AN EXTREME . ...
When living in a hot and humid climate like Singapore.....many people had grown TO ADJUST AND ADAPT TO THE CLIMATE. Likewise....you had adjusted to your country climate as well.
If Singapore can control the weather so everyone can enjoy cool air all the time....SHE WILL ❗️❗️
But you and I know....it is impossible.
So we cannot apologise for our hot and humid weather.....but we can try to make SINGAPORE AS LIVABLE, EXCITING PLACE TO STAY AND TO LIVE
Wish you and family well.....GOD BLESS 🙏🙏
@@healthytruth1363 Hello again, we don't feel we complained about the heat - we acknowledged that it was hot and we weren't use to it. As I have said, we loved our time in Singapore and feel that was very clear in our video. Thanks.