About two months ago, I had the pleasure of spending a few days in Singapore.  Although it was a while ago, I regularly recall how beautiful, clean and amazing Singapore is.  

Have you avoided traveling to Asia because it seems too foreign?  Are you apprehensive to visit a new place, where you don’t speak the same language?  If you have never considered traveling to Singapore, check out my top 5 reasons to visit Singapore.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Singapore

1. It’s green and clean.  Singapore is by far one of the greenest and cleanest places in Asia.  To cut down on air pollution, fees have been put in place for driving downtown.  Over 5% of the island is reserved for nature.  Littering is a crime.  You can even receive a fine for forgetting to flush in a public restroom.  In addition, it is a crime to spit on the sidewalk.  With all of these factors considered, you will find Singapore clean enough to eat the m&m that you dropped on the sidewalk.
2. Everyone speaks English.  This is something to treasure as many Asian languages are difficult to learn and utilize while traveling.  With an abundance of English speakers (and the national language of Singapore being English) you can ask locals for directions and advice on what to see or do.  What a perfect place to visit in Asia!  Check out Asia for the first time, without the language barrier.
3. It is safe.  Low car accidents.  Low theft and crimes.  Singapore is so safe, a woman could walk around alone at any time of the day or night and feel completely safe, anywhere.  Singapore is a great location for independent travel, as you never need to look over your shoulder and fear for your safety.  
4. Singapore supports the arts.  The arts and entertainment are found in abundance.  Sculptures, art shows, theater, music and dance.  The Esplanade alone has loads of theater and art.  It’s easy to find a broadway show, or an up and coming musician.  Whatever your entertainment tastes are, you should be able to find a quality live show to attend.  
5. Loads of shopping.  One of Singapore’s national pastimes is shopping.  You don’t have to enjoy clothing shopping to get in on the action.  I wondered through an entire 5 story mall devoted to electronics.  Everything from computers, to cell phones, to digital media and more.  Singapore is the place to find the perfect shopping spree for anyone, even non-shop-aholics.

These are only my “Top 5 Reasons to Visit Singapore”.  It is easy to find countless reasons why Singapore is such an attractive place to visit.  It’s clean, affordable, easy to navigate with clean and reliable transportation, friendly people, and so many different areas of the city to explore.  

Many things have changed over the past few decades, causing Singapore to become an easy and enjoyable place to visit.  

However, who knows how long Singapore will remain a travel treasure.  The government is currently running a campaign to “Have Children Now”.  The population is due to increase rapidly over the next several years.  Make your visit to Singapore a priority in the next year or two, and savor the beautiful place that Singapore has become.  

You too can wonder aimlessly in a mall of 100% electronics.  Singapore has something for everyone!

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