{"id":982,"date":"2016-09-21T13:49:40","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T11:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/?p=982"},"modified":"2016-09-21T13:59:49","modified_gmt":"2016-09-21T11:59:49","slug":"lost-in-asia-tao-on-tour-singapore-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taoofstefan.com\/blog\/main\/lifestyle\/lost-in-asia-tao-on-tour-singapore-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost in Asia – Tao on Tour: Singapore Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time in my life, I managed to make it to Asia. This is a special occasion for not only this reason. Besides being a first-time visit to Asia, it’s also my honeymoon, which makes this trip even more special and enjoyable. After a truly great wedding and a following day of fun, with packing and driving to and dining with friends, we shortly after or wedding headed to Singapore<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"Singapore<\/a>

Singapore Calling<\/p><\/div>\n

Off to Singapore<\/h2>\n

The flight was rather well, but it’s always tiring. I tried to upgrade us to business, but even with some honeymoon hints we couldn’t. Too expensive and the business class was full anyhow. Well, it was worth asking.<\/p>\n

The first thing we did when we landed was to go to the butterfly gardens<\/a> in the airport in Singapore. Worth a visit if you end up there. We arrived basically next to it, so we had a quick look and enjoyed the view.<\/p>\n

\"Butterfly<\/a>

Butterfly Garden Singapore Airport<\/p><\/div>\n

As we were hungry we had some quick breakfast at the airport too. I started my soup journey<\/p>\n

\"Noodles<\/a>

Noodles Soup<\/p><\/div>\n

and went for my first soup in Singapore. It was a good start and I was looking for more great food to come. But I had no idea how vast the possibilities would be.<\/p>\n

Life on Orchard Road<\/h2>\n

We checked in at our hotel on Orchard Road<\/a> and went for a little side-seeing. The first impressions we had were great and we went for some lunch and of course more soup.<\/p>\n

\"Won<\/a>

Won Ton Soup<\/p><\/div>\n

The impressions you get while walking around on Orchard Road are amazing. The street is very vibrant and there’s a lot to see and try out there<\/p>\n

After a quick stop back at the hotel and some exercising to get rid of the airplane-rust, it was time to go back and discover the area more.<\/p>\n

Lost on Orchard Road<\/h2>\n

While Orchard Roach is merely one small piece of the puzzle of Singapore, it is a fun one. I this point I was just strolling around, walking in and out of the different malls, having fruits here and there.<\/p>\n

At one point, being hungry again from all the walking, I saw a group of locals coming out of a side street. I was curious and went in there. After a few steps, I was at the food court. Food courts are everywhere in Singapore, as the locals love to eat. In those courts, you have all kinds of Asian foods.<\/p>\n

I went for a DIY soup stand. You pick a bowl and grab the items you want in your soup. I took a few greens and plenty of stuff I had never seen. I can honestly say that I didn’t know what I ate that evening, but it was great and cheap!<\/p>\n

\"DIY<\/a>

DIY Soup<\/p><\/div>\n

In this hall, I was literally the only non-Asian person and everyone kept staring at me. I have to admit, it felt a little weird being the odd one out. Usually, this doesn’t happen to a white male. But then again, I always stand out – not matter what, when or where \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoyed this post. Share your thoughts in the comments section!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For the first time in my life, I managed to make it to Asia. This is a special occasion for not only this reason. Besides being a first-time visit to Asia, it’s also my honeymoon, which makes this trip even more special and enjoyable. After a truly great wedding and a following day of fun, with packing and driving to and dining with friends, we shortly after or wedding headed to Singapore! 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