The Best book for a lazy Sunday afternoon is a really bad travel guide about Singapore.
I live here since two years and its actually very entertaining to see what people write about this little country.
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“Travel Specialists” who probably never set a foot on the non existing beautiful beach of Singapore before, publish travel guides, bursting with “Insider Tips” and “Hidden Spots”.
Well, Sentosa is a men made tour de force but definitely not a “TOP 3″ spot in Singapore.
Continue Reading For The Travel Guides That Will Really Help You!
If you have planned to visit Singapore or you have just arrived and now need some “Real” guidance, then you cant rely on the wide mass of crappy travel guides out there.
Here is a list of travel guides that I personally consider as the “top notch” of Singapore guides. I used all of them myself, and can guarantee you that they will help you with getting started in Singapore.
1. The Newest: Michelin Green Guide Singapore
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+ Good rating, including the newest spots and trends
- Not too much info for the budget travelerPublished in Oct 2008, this is the first famous Michelin Guide published for Singapore and its attractions alone.
The travel guide rates Singapore’s different attractions and sight seeing points through the well known star system as used in their famous restaurant guides.
2. The Allrounder: Lonely Planet – Singapore
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+ Great Walking Routes, Exact Prices, Personal Tested
- Some old Maps and not so “insider” anymoreLonely Planet, just the name alone does its magic.
Once considered as the ultimate backpackers bible, the Lonely planet guides have established themselves as the standard competitors have to reach for.
Very helpful.
3. The Mediator: Singapore – Culture Smart! A Quick Guide To Customs And Etiquette
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+ Offers good guides for a better cultural understanding
- No real travel guide – focused on other topicLost in translation – Not with this guide, learn the customs of Singapore and overcome the typical cultural barriers by reading this guide.
Can be helpful if you are on business travel or just moved to Singapore.
4. The Insider: Time Out – Singapore
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+ Great insider tips by local people
- Sometimes trying to be “too cool”The Time Out magazines are established as local scenic magazines including the latest trends all over the world.
This is their travel guide, and both in combination are an unbeatable duo.Go find the real Singapore!
5. The Best Map: Singapore MiniMap
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+ Fits your pocket perfectly, gives you anonymity
- Because of size, some outskirts/details are missingTourists are easy to spot, for pickpockets, sunglass and watch sellers and any other kind of annoying people.
Have this handy and small map ready in your pocket for all information you need. And be able to stay out of the tourist hunters range while still enjoying Singapore to its fullest.
6. The Budget Traveler: The Rough Guide To Singapore
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+ Excellent list of many top budget opportunities
- No information for outside Singapore availableEspecially in South East Asia you can have the most wonderful trips for the fewest spent money. Backpacking is possible almost everywhere and prices are low compared to Europe.
This guide lists the best places and cheapest opportunities for a perfect (and cheap) trip!
7. The Best Illustrated: Eyewitness Singapore
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+ Most attractive looking guide, beautiful graphics/picture
- Mostly only “general” tourist attractionsTraveling with your family you probably want to check upon your day to day sightseeing trips and attractions first before leaving the hotel.
This guide includes wonderful graphics, pictures and 3-D drawings of the most popular tourist spots in Singapore.
8. BONUS: FREE Guides For My Readers
If you are not in a hurry, boarding your plane tomorrow or you have the elegant option of surfing the Internet while exploring Singapore on the go, then the following tips will safe you some money and keep you updated on the latest news.
- AngryAngMo – Online Singapore Guide
Our self made and very famous Singapore guide for everyone searching for the latest Singapore information, trends and news. Updated daily and filled with questions and answers from our readers for our readers.
- Virtual Tourist – Singapore
Another very good travel guide source with tips and help for everything in and around Singapore.
- Trip Advisor – Singapore
Trip Advisor is the third long established source for specific and insider travel information and help around Singapore.
What Do You Recommend?
Where did you learn about Singapore, how did you prepare and which travel guides where most helpful in your own opinion. Let us know in the comments below!
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1 Comment for this post
Mar 31, 2009 at 1:41 pm
‘Eat, Drink & Be Merry: Singapore’, published by Page One (same people as the big bookstore in Vivo City) is a fantastic insider’s guide. And really beautiful presentation too. I’ve been in Singapore for about a year, and it really sparked me into rediscovering the place. Best book out there.
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