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© Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en © Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en Must-take pics Who to turnto… Travel warnings What ifIgetill? To make memories How muchis… …and must-tastes Must-sees… How to move around What you'll need to getinandout How thingswork Who lives here? TABLE OF CONTENTS 14 13 13 12 12 11 10 9 6 6 5 5 on asunnyday. most goesfrom October to March, butyou can have rain atanymoment, even the apparent temperature isusually higher. Theperiod during whichrains fall temperatures, they can reach amaximumof31°Cand aminimumof24°C,but The climate inSingapore istropical, hotandrainy all year long. Asfor WEATHER EXCHANGE RATE SINGAPORE OCTOBER S S S S S NOVEMBER

DECEMBER = 16,5 = 3,11 = 9,68 = 0,725 = 0,637

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH US DOLLAR RINGGIT APRIL DONG

MAY = 0,00006 = 0,320 = 0,0001 = 1,37 = 1,56 JUNE

JULY JUL

AUGUST 2017

SEPTEMBER S S S S S 3

© Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en © Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en 4 Jurong Lake a simple stopover! a simplestopover! strange city-state.Let'ssetoffonajourneythatpromises tobemorethan for example)toitsvariedcuisine,whichisaresultoftheculturalmixthis many people,whichgofromitstouristattractions(thestrikingMarinaBay, has a huge variety of possibilities, unknown to is that this Asian country be seenjustasaplaceforlongstopover. Butbeyondthatreality, thetruth Singapore maynotenterintotheimmediateplansofmanytravellersand DO YOU WANT TO...? WANT YOU DO _ _ _ _ The ______a _ It’s _ HOW THINGS WORK WHO LIVES HERE? industry: 23.8%andservices: 76.2%. The GDPcomposition byeconomics sectors isasfollows: agriculture: 0%; In 2014,theunemployment rate was2%. The annualinflation rate isat1%(asof2014). Territorially speaking,Singapore ismadeofonemainislandand64islets. real powers. Due to the size ofthis city-state, the central government is the only one with of October 2016). It’s aparliamentary republic, withMr. LeeHsienLoong asPrimeMinister (as Singapore isconsidered asacity-state. The inuseistheSingapore (SGD). dollar Tamil. Official languagesare English, Malaysian,Mandarinand (you’ll findBuddhists, Muslims,HindusandChristians). Singapore hasapopulationof5,530,000. GDP amountsto 263,848millioneuros (asof2015). secular, multiracial, and multireligious republic

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© Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en © Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en 6 ------HOW TO MOVE AROUND TO GET IN AND OUT WHAT YOU'LL NEED higher to SGD30,000(around EUR19,000). Under local regulations, you shoulddeclare, uponarrival anddeparture, anysumofcash equalor getting to theotherplaces you are goingto. If you are in Singapore on sentenced to death),pornography orimportation ofchewing gumandtobacco (bothbanned). In Singapore, thelawisvery strict, especially ondrugs(thosefound guiltyofdrugtrafficking can be sport fishingequipment,unloaded sportingammunition,etc.). small scissors, nailclippers, smalltoys orsouvenirs whichmightlook dangerous, underwater and The regulation onobjectsthatcan orcannot betaken onboard aircrafts isvery strict (nailfiles, theft can endupinanarrest andbeingprosecuted. Singapore’s airportis one ofthebest intheworld. Thesecuritythere issotightthateven apetty Those aged6andabove shouldscan boththeirthumbprintsuponarrival anddeparture. will take atleast oneday)orcall inperson attheVisitors Services Centre (10KallangRoad). will be informed ofthe procedural requirements to doso,apply onlineonthee-XTENDwebsite (it Checkpoints Authority(ICA) onthephonenumber63916100oronline(www.ica.gov.sg), where you to 30dayswithoutavisa.Ifyou needto extend your stay, you shouldcontact theImmigration & included inAssessment Level IandAssessment Level IIlists are allowed to stay inSingapore up States are allowed to stay inSingapore upto 90dayswithoutavisa.Allcitizensofcountries not All citizens of the European Union, Australia, Norway, , Switzerland and the United A travel documentvalid for atleast 6monthsatthetimeofdeparture. SUBWAY BY BUS ______MASS RAPID TRANSIT (MRT) Single fares cost between SGD1and2.70,withadeposit. It runsfrom 6.00to 0.00. move around Singapore. This means of transportation is the simplest, fastest and most comfortable to amount inthecash box, asthedriver willnotbeable to give you anychange. When you getonthebus,tell thedriver where you’re going,drop theexact A busfare costs between SGD1,2and10. At eachbusstop, you can findinformation aboutbuslines. Public busescirculate from 6.00to 0.00. transit, do not forget to check the conditions (passport, visa, etc.) for BY TRISHAW CYCLING BY BOAT BY TAXI Source: Lonely Planet. ______the AlbertCentre Market) offers afixed-price system. Trishaw Uncle (90121233,onQueenStreet, between theFu ShouComplex and You shouldagree onthefare before starting thetrip. You’ll findtrishawsinthemain tourist areas. well asinlineskates. You can rent a mountain bike, starting from 6 SGD, in any hut of the park, as parks’ website (www.nparks.gov.sg); just type“Park Connectors”. parks ofthecity-state between them.You can getamapofitonthenational The bike lanenetwork ofSingapore isgettingbiggerandbigger. Itconnects the centres. You can hail a taxi onthestreet orgoto taxis stands athotels andshopping All taxis are equippedwithataximeter. appear onthetaximeter (except for restricted area andpeakhoursurcharge). fare), restricted area surcharge, pickupattheairportsurcharge, whichusually surcharge (50%ofthemetered fare), peakhoursurcharge (25%ofthemetered SGD 0.20every 385metres thereafter. There are several surcharges: night Fares start between SGD2.80and3.20for thefirst kilometre, plus SMRT (65558888). The main taxi companies are CityCab (65521111),Comfort (65521111) and There are ferry services goingfrom ChangiPoint Ferry Terminal to PulauUbin. 7

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lre Quay, oneoftheliveliest zonesofSingapore. 10) Clarke MUST-SEES statue, 5) Merlion 4) 3) 2) 1) 9) 8) 7) 6) typical decoration from theAsiangiant. Chinese culture inallitssplendour: temples, fleamarkets, The neighbourhoodofChinatown, where you can enjoy Mandarin-speaking congregation. which ishometo anEnglish-speakingcongregation anda St. Matthew’s Church, areligious centre founded in 1902, skyscrapers surrounding you. The panoramic view from Raffle Place, spectacular views from theirrooftop pool. towers andhasmore than2,500rooms. Enjoy the is nothingotherthanaluxuryhotel thatoccupies three Marina BaySands,thevery symbolofSingapore, which There, you’ll findmanyshops, restaurants andbars. get aview ofSingapore from 165metres above theground. undoubtedly, theattraction to whichyou shouldgo.You’ll . If you're not afraid of heights, this is, that subject. be enchanted byitsarchitecture ifyou're passionate about Singapore. Enjoy oneortwo performances andlet yourself Esplanade Theatre, anotherrepresentative buildingof neighbourhood. Once again,adifferent culture. The Sultan Mosque,located inKampongGlam,theArab name indicates, alittle piece ofIndia. cultural mix,inthisneighbourhood,you'll find,asits very The neighbourhoodofLittle India.Stillonthesubjectof water fountain. head ofalionandthebodyfish,whichserves as a landmark ofSingapore andrepresents acreature withthe at MerlionPark. It'sanothertourist with alot of 9

© Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en © Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en 10 6 3 .…AND MUST-TASTES… 5) Thecarrot cake. Don’tlet yourself befooled bythenameofthisdish:there's 4) ,ayellowish green fruitwhichyou have probably never seen.Their 3) The chilli crab, 2) Therojak, akindoffruitandvegetables salad. There are manyvarieties ofit. 1) Kaya toasts. Ifyou wantto kick start your day, tryakaya toast. It'sasandwich flour andfriedwitheggs. no carrot init.Instead, it'smadewithcubes ofwhite radish coated withrice thorn-covered huskmightmake themlook unattractive to you. fried inasweet andsoursauce oftomato andchilli. jam). made ofslices ofsweet bread andagenerous portionofkaya (aSingaporean Singapore’s signature dish.Itconsists basically ofcrabs stir- 4 Source: ______HOW MUCH IS… 10) The local beer:Tiger. You10) must tryitbefore leaving thecountry. 9) ASingapore sling,acocktail mentionedinanyguideofSingapore. Someof 8) Thetofu fa, adessert madewithtofu andsyrup. 7) Thesatay. Thisdishisalsotypical ofotherAsiancountries. It’s basically 6) Hainanesechicken rice, adishofChineseorigin,more precisely, from the One litre offuel:SGD1.5,thatis,EUR0.98orUSD1.1. An average newspaper: SGD0.8,thatis,EUR0.5orUSD0.6. that is,EUR9.8orUSD11. A rideinataxi from theairportcitycentre (20minutes approx.): SGD15, Renting aroom atanaverage area: SGD600,thatis,EUR391orUSD440. A ticket for themovies attheweekend: SGD10,thatis,EUR6.5orUSD7.3. A dinneratanaverage restaurant: SGD10,thatis,EUR6.5orUSD7.3. A drinkinapubornightclub: SGD5,thatis,EUR3.3orUSD3.7. A beerinapub:SGD9,thatis,EUR5.9orUSD6.6. A coffee ata coffee shop:SGD0.7,thatis,EUR0.46orUSD0.5. A single underground ticket: SGD2,thatis,EUR1.3orUSD1.5. its ingredients are gin,grenadine, pineapple juice andlemon juice. skewers ofgrilled spice-marinated meatserved withvarious kindsofsauces. indicates. Sometimes,otheringredients, like coconut milk,are added. island ofHainan.Itsbasicingredients are chicken andrice, asitsname Costedelavida.com. 11

© Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en © Copyright Grupo Global Exchange | More information: www.global-exchange.com/en 12 *All these recommendations are applicable as of October 2016 October of as applicable are recommendations these *All ------WHAT IF I GET ILL? MEMORIES TO MAKE http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/dengue. information about dengue outbreaks or affected areas on the following website: You shouldthenpayattention to anypossible symptom. You can getmore - visit thewebsite oftheNationalEnvironment Agency(www.nea.gov.sg ). often exposed to highairpollutionepisodes.For more information, please - Ifyou have respiratory problems, you shouldbearinmindthatSingapore is recommended to postpone theirjourney to thatcountry tillafter they give birth. There’s anactive zika outbreak inSingapore. Pregnant women are thus No vaccination isrequired for entryinto Singapore. You cannot buy drugswithoutaprescription. quite high. insurance whichcovers your healthcare abroad because suchcosts can be Healthcare services are highquality, butitisrecommended to buyahealth they are includedinthebill. It’s notcommon to give tipsinSingapore; sometimes, pins. Voltage inSingapore is230Vandplugshave three flat Christmas Day;December-January: HariRaya Haji. October-November: HariPaya Puasa;25December: Vesak; 9August: NationalDay;October: Deepavali; February: ChineseNew Year; 1May:LabourDay; Public holidays:1January:New Year’s Day; January- Dengue is endemic in Singapore and in other neighbouring countries. . ------TRAVEL WARNINGS Ministry ofHealthinSingapore - Usefulresources andwebsites: - If you need to go to ahospital: you can get a complete list of such institutions on this - Ifyou needto call thetraffic police: dial65470000. - Ifyou needto call thefire brigadeoranambulance: dial995(or1777, ifit’s anon- - Ifyou needto call thepolice: dial999. - Ifyou needto make acall to thecountry: dialtheprefix +65. WHO TO TURN TO… Singapore isavery safe country, ingeneral, withmuchsurveillance. intruded. women whoconsider thattheirprivate partsorsexual organs have been Outrage ofmodesty isacrimeofwhichsomemenhave beenaccused by it isstill classified asacrimeanditis still a conservative community. subject. Even thoughpeople are more andmore tolerant abouthomosexuality, Public displaysofaffection between persons ofthesamesex isstill atouchy Do nottake partinanypublicdemonstration thathasnotbeenauthorised. fine. Do notthrow papers norbuttsinpublicareas. Otherwise,you maygetaheavy imprisonment. Be careful aboutcrimesagainst property: they are punishable by Lonely PlanetGuide Ministry ofForeign Affairs inSpain website: emergency situation). http://www.hospitals.sg/hospitals. 13

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