I watched a film about Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and his son, PM Lee Hsien Loong, and have always been so impressed with how Singapore became a prosperous and harmonious society based on the policies they put in place. The public housing system with quotas by ethnicity would never work in the US even though it encourages diversity. We could learn a lot from Singapore!

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Absolutely. They definitely have a lot of good things going that most countries could learn from.

@keemarotichai

Ай бұрын

Im a singaporean, all that harmony is surface level, dig deeper and it pretty quickly becomes evident the majority race here is racist and has oppressive tendencies. Tje govt isnt all fantastic. Its got its own rubbish for sure, what ur told by locals here, the chinese, take it with a pinch of salt. The govt is good but its also very dirty. Lee kuan yew worked for the japanese during world war 2. He was a translator for them. Its anyones guess what he did for them. He isnt a saint like many deluded singaporeans here believe he is.

Good job , Alina . I am a Singaporean and this video touched on the rich cultural heritage area of Joo Chiat / Katong / Geylang Serai . Your tour guide friend , Edwin I believe was a former SIA flight crew member who did a fantastic job showing you places , local foods of different backgrounds with a great understanding of the architectural history of the areas . Well done .

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

We absolutely loved this video which uncovered so many hidden finds - Edwin did such a great job with all his recommendations! Come back again soon Alina 😉❤

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much :) I will absolutely be back!

Alina, glad you get to see the other side of Singapore other than those touristic attractions, which by the way was well covered by you. Love your adventurous spirit in trying out various cuisines and venturing to all parts of Singapore. Its truly the way to discover a country, the culture and its people.

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I am ashamed to call myself a Singaporean because a lot of things Edwin said are new to me (haha). Edwin was so eloquent and he is a walking historian/tour guide. Elina thank you for bringing us on this tour and Jessie for being such a lovely host. Wow 2 thumbs up for this video!

“Finally, a Western traveler that doesn’t purposely go to all the expensive restaurants and do only expensive attractions and exclaim ‘omg Singapore is soooo expensive,’” - online quote from a local

Lovely video, Alina. I commend Edwin for his great presentation and in-depth knowledge of SG’s heritage and culture 👏

Wow, Edwin is so knowledgeable!

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

He sure is!

One thing most people do not notice was the handling and sale of raw meat in this country. All raw meat are chilled in covered chillers to a certain degree to prevent bacteria from forming and from flies getting to the meat. Room temperature meat are prohibited by law.

Excellent video. That is awesome Alina❤

Well, you definitely saw a side of Singapore that I never did in my short time there. I don't think I even took an MRT past these area's or I didn't really comprehend what I was seeing if I did. You ate your way across the city and tried a lot of different items. Very unique tour and I'm glad you took your viewers along.

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Sure did 😊 lots for you to see on another visit!

I could almost taste the same foods that you were having because I ate all of them before. Singapore food is really something.

Thank you for a very entertaining and informative video of some Singapore highlights ❤

Excellent video thank you for sharing. Lots of love from Montreal 😊

Harriet and I have done many foodie tours in Singapore. Aren't they fun . Those nice little markets away from Marina Bay Sands are real finds. So many great memories. We hope to get there sometime next year. Hope all is well with you Alina. Sending you Hugs🫂 and Kisses💋 from Castelo Branco, Portugal Harriet, Jim and Yuki

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much guys!

this is a great video....ive already subscribed to ur channel

A very nice one, Alina!❤❤

Very engaging and informative video, especially on the cultural and food aspects. Excellent job 👍🙏

I’m so glad when I see your videos because your videos are really good ❤

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks guide for us to see beautiful places

Local guides definitely enhance your videos; so much more delightful and delicious information for us!😛

Thank you Alina for this tour of the cuisine and culture 👍

Very nice, informative, down to earth, great narratives by an attractive host and nice videos!

Thank you for this educational video Alina! So proud of my good friend Edwin! Thank you for sharing our rich cultural heritage in the Katong area where I grew up and live. Love the explanation on Mr. Chew Joo Chiat (1857-1926) and his vast coconut tree plantations (King of Katong indeed!). From the history of Peranakans to the mythical creature Qiling, it’s all super interesting. Thank you also for highlighting the 'not-so-touristy' bits with your friends and getting them to savor delicacies such as 'putu piring', popiah (Singapore's version of a burrito! haha), and ondeh-ondeh (mochi balls 😄). I also liked how you highlighted the 'racial quota distribution' on public housing. As always, ever so clear! Walking tour soon please! 🙏

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

Beautiful scenery along the way going to the Foodie Tour Through Geylang Serai Market. Wow! All delicious food been prepared and served to all visitors. I really enjoyed watching your video. All the best to you.

Alina I found this video so interesting and your guide was excellent and I can see where he would definitely be worth it. Thanks for the video!

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

He would definitely give a much more in depth experience than walking around on your own!

@darellnewsome4459

Ай бұрын

@@AlinaMcleod For sure! I know in some other places you have on occasion had a guide but to me he has been the best so far.

Hi Alina! 😁🙏👋✨🌟 I hope your having a super amazing day! This is really a fantastic video! 😄👍❤️👏📹🇸🇬🍲🥇💯💫✨🌟 Nice to meet Edwin and Jessie! 🙂👍👋🌟 The city of Singapore looks so absolutely wonderful! Also Geylang Serai Market and Katong is really magnificent! Even the food from the kiosks and food stores look so very delicious! I would definitely like to visit Singapore one day. It is really a excellent place! Thank you very much Alina to share with us this wonderful video! You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🌏📹🥇🏆💯✨🌟 I wish you Alina a magnificent marvelous blessed day. 😊🙏❤️👋👍💯💫✨🌟

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

It sure was! Thank you 😊

Singapore's hawker centre culture ensures that people looking for inexpensive food get food that is healthy, uses fresh ingredients and is cooked to order. This should be the norm throughout the world, and should replace the fast food culture in places like the US and UK, where poor people looking for inexpensive food are forced to eat food made from cheap, processed ingredients and prepared in an unhealthy way. Accommodation may be very expensive in Singapore, but food can be cheap. If you eat at hawker centres you can get by on USD 20-25/day. My personal favourite centres are the Golden Mile, Maxwell Centre and Old Airport Road. BTW I loved Sri Lanka! I hit some of the spots you recommended and you didn't let me down!! 😍

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Yeah North America could definitely take on the example! Glad you enjoyed Sri Lanka 😊

@clementihammock7572

Ай бұрын

Fyi, official stats, the chances of getting food poisoning from Hawker Centre is extremely low compared to most expensive Restaurants. It is decent, affordable, hot and fresh daily comfort food for all residents.

@shwee1855

Ай бұрын

As a singaporean USD 20-25 is honestly way too much for hawker food 😅😅😅 15 USD would actually be more than enough to get you 3 meals in the hawker centres of Singapore :D

Great video Alina! Very interesting to see the local cuisine and the culture of this fantastic part of the world. Your friends are so nice! Thank you 💕🌷⚘️🪻

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

They sure are, thank you!

Hi Alina, thanks for coming Singapore.

Hi Alina, you caught me at a good time when I'm about to make food for myself. Stay beautiful ❤

Nice video , solo production

I was there (in exactly this street) just two weeks ago! It's such a cool place. Thanks for making this video. I live in NZ but am originally from Denmark, so Singapore is a convenient place to stop over on my way between Europe and NZ. I love this city-state.

I'm so glad you're up for non touristy exploration.(tho afew of them looks supported by stb) Few people do that and complain about how boring/inorganic Singapore is.

Welcome to Singapore!❤️

Great insight into Singapore food. Our favourite hawker centres are Maxwell and Adam food centre. Cheers

Slurp slurp, thank you Edwin for the comments and introducing the local food from Geylang Serai and Joo Chiat. Thank you Alina for sharing this video and hope you can accept the Singaporean's taste

I learned a lot of new things from your friend

Hi, I have been to Singapore quite few times. Love merina, Mall, there is casino in that mall whatever enjoyed so much and many other places. But I would love to see more local just like what is in your video. Thank you for sharing this great video! 😊

I'm having so much fun traveling with you. Thank you for all your time and effort! 😁

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

Aw I'm so glad!

Edwin is really a nice and well knowledgeable guy… i like his gesture when explaining something. I am Indonesian who has been working and living in Singapore since March this year and still adapting myself in Singapore. Definitely will visit Geylang Serai Market someday. Good job, Edwin!

Wow. this video is an excellent way to get real experiences with the locals who know best about their points of interest. It's very budget friendly way to spend a day enjoying all the eating out. You don't have to spend lot of money for fancy dishes still have fun. Thank for this wonderful video.

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

Very true!

Oh wow the soap kambing a great introduction 😅as well as paranakan straits Chinese cuisine

An interesting n informative tour by Edwin. Great if more tourists explored beyond the usual Singapore haunts. Government built apartments are on a 99yr leasehold but there are many privately built ones also on 99, 999 or freehold. Each with a different price tag.

The guide have good knowledge of ancient Singapore culture

💖💖💖💖💖Love your videos

i shared this twice on my twitter, wanted to be personal tour guide but no customer and have to be so well read like him, so much to know about SG

Though I am not a local, but I do love the local food from Indonesia 🇮🇩, Malaysia, Singapore 🇸🇬 like : OYSTER OMELETTE, CHAR KWEI TIAO, BOBO CHA CHA, MEE SIAM, NASI GORENG, etc…, etc…

at 6:10 .. that is otak-otak originally from Palembang city, South Sumatra, Indonesia...this food becoming popular in other parts of Indonesia, Malaysia, & Singapore...you can also find Rendang originaly from Padang city, Sumatra in other parts of Indonesia, Malay, Singapore, & other countries.

Katong Joo Chiat is actually one of my favourite district to visit. But i dont visit Geylang Serai hawker centre often as i am not too familiar with Malay and Indian food. Kambing soup i know though and is one of my favourite food

Your guide is pretty spot on. All the food introduce are those I do like to eat. Mutton soup is getting harder and harder to find nowadays. Peranakan food or we normally called Nyonya food is something I also like very much. Female of Peranakan are normally called Nyonya and guys are called Baba and all food are only done by the female of the family as of all past Chinese families. Yeah I really like the clip and remind me that I haven't been to Geylang Serai in quite a while now.

Alina - As always a nice piece of work! I am assuming you are back in Canada now and was wondering what the future holds. When you started your channel it was heavily Central and Eastern Europe focused; over the last years it has become more East Asia. Personally, I think the shift to Asia has been excellent with lots of great content. Now, I am wondering whether you are entertaining a new shift? Could we be looking at Central Europe again or even a different place? In any case, looking forward to continued excellent material.

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the continued support! Yes, there will be a big shift coming soon 😉

@z7zz668

Ай бұрын

​@@AlinaMcleodnext 🇲🇾 untuk kali ke-2....dekat je dengan 🇸🇬 tu

@peterfang2265

28 күн бұрын

Alina, love your video. I am going to subscribe. Edwin and Jessie great job, you guys did Singapore proud.

Joo Chiat, Katong and Geylang area is definitely one of my top places to eat in Singapore. Wantan mee, bak kut teh, frog porridge and of course Katong laksa are some of my all time favorites.

Singapore suits you Alina! Seems like a great mix of urban, culture, food and social vibes.

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

It sure does 😊

영상을 통해 싱가포르를 알게되어 기쁨니다. 다음 영상도 기대합니다. 감사합니다.

Your English is so so so good!👍

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

lol they sure do! Even North Korea near by!

Your videos show that life is good and full of happiness. While the reality is for sure different.

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

I mean that ranges for every single person at different times of their life.

Maxwell food center in Chinatown is the place to go!

This should have been longer. Really enjoyed the less touristy places. That's my plan next time I go Singapore, check out the off the tourist path places.

My early trips to Singa were staying at Geylang some good food there

Good morning god's I'm happy to see you good health and safe thanks for sharing this video God bless you all ways ❤😊

Thanks for your local food vlog. You can venture into our other local food hawker centres to explore more food and they are at at a reasonsonable price than the CBD area. Hope u come again soon

You must try the Japanese claypot rice!

We usually have Kambing soup with bread, usually a baguette.

For those who love that strong gamey Mutton/Lamb flavour …that mutton soup is awesome

U should also visit Florence Italy 🇮🇹😀😃

When you hear the term public housing here in the US, you think about ghettos and dilapidated apartment blocks. Not a good place to live. Usually for people who are low income or on public assistance (welfare). Edwin seemed like a really nice guy, very knowledgeable and a great tour guide.

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Yeah their public housing is amazing!

@khenglim

Ай бұрын

Depending on the room type, public housing or flats can cost more than S$1 million. Home ownership does cost alot in Singapore, hence hotel accomodation are really expensive too.

@ji1511

Ай бұрын

You could look at these government built HDB ( Housing Development Board) apartments on youtube by Stacked Homes. There are different sizes n prices which cater to singles, elderlies, families n young couples. It boils down to a need for space n affordability or a compromise of both. The government also gives a lot of different grants at purchase point.

Bonus points for getting beyond the tourist centre of Singapore, Alina. Joo Chiat is one of my favourite neighborhoods in Lion Town. Next only to Tiong Bahru. The big question for me however, is did you indulge in the green chilly with the prawn vadai? Neither Canadians nor residents of Japan are known for a close affinity with the green devils. But maybe, just maybe, you ventured beyond your comfort zone.

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

Heck no, my spice tolerance is as caucasian as it gets lol.

รักนะครับ😊❤🎉

He is such a good guide!

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

He sure is!

Caught you early this time. Hope you are doing well.

18:16 To be fair, on the surface, one might say popiah is just unfried springrolls. So if you ask for it in China, they might just give you fried springrolls. But of course, what matters are the ingredients that go inside the popiah that made it delicious.

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You must try the oyster omelette!

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Never heard of that!

@khenglim

Ай бұрын

​@@AlinaMcleod Alina, that's fresh oyster mixed with egg and flour and fried. Secret to this dish is the chilli dip that comes with it.

You look amazing

Hi Alina 🙋, Good morning 💐 Welcome to India .

Kudos to trying out places that are more accessible by bus. Tourists don’t visit these places much because they are more connected by buses than the train. If possible, try Changi Chapel and Changi Prison. You can’t really visit the state prison but you can visit the chapel besides the prison that is dedicated to telling a part of our story in World War II. The other area with war history are Kranji War Memorial and Fort Canning. Anyone who has been at the prison area will see the difference between it and our Gardens by the Bay. Appreciating the alternate side of the law is a big part of understanding why and how Singapore went from “third world to first” in 50 years.

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I love the buses in Singapore, just as clean and nice to ride on as the metro.

You need to come to Singapore from June 15th to August the 9th. August the 9th is our independence day. There is fighter jets and fireworks every Saturday until August the 9th. Come and celebrate national day with us. It is so beautiful , you love Singapore.

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

That would be very cool to see!

As a Chinese , definitely i have to visit those Chinese communities

Since already tried kambing soup , you should also tried tulang , need to use a straw to suck it. 😁

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That's my hometown! There are actually 5 recognized race categories not 3 he forgot Eurasians and others. Oh... he didn't take you to the best Laksa place? It's in Roxy square.

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

Yes, there’s others of course but they are tiny percentages compared to the first 3.

I would stay in Geyland ,when I did my visa runs from Bali,cheaper hotels Lol

A different experience for U. Next time should visit the real Singapore heartlands like Toa payoh, red hill and the HDB.

@i didn't expect singaporean people have the high tolerance towards spicy level , now i see it

Hello Alina 💘.

Hello Alina, what ever you do. Please do not shop in Australia. I heard your guide saying that the meat comes from Australia. It is true. We export the meat to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. When I dine in Thailand. I pay less than 200 baht for a T- bone steak, eggs, and veges all cooked. I did a bit of shopping last week. For a kilo of Tomatoes, Potatoes, 2 litres of Milk and 2 trays of chicken pieces cost me $48.80cents. I might try to eat grass like my sheep.

I heard Kopi luwak or civet cat coffee is really good? I wonder if they have it in Singapore? Must taste better than regular coffee?

@michaelvanderbeek6869

26 күн бұрын

Those luwak coffee is more an Indonesian thing. Its not common in Singapore. You might find it in specialty shops but in common food places, you won't find it. In the past in Singapore( up to late 1980s), coffee beans are roasted with butter over charcoal. I remember seeing it done at the back lane of coffee shops, where you see some guy rolling this cylindrical thing over charcoal fire. It gives a very rich flavor. Not sure if its done that way anymore. Sad.. liked that variety of coffee. Looks something like this. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJqWtLiqnZauqdo.html But they add butter to the coffee before roasting.

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

I've tasted it in Bali and it was honestly pretty good!

11:06 This is the first time I hear a Singaporean pronounce 'flour' as /ˈflaʊə/ instead of the unique Singaporean /flah/. We should preserve Singlish as it's not only our common dialect but also part of our identity. Nevertheless, we should also be able to speak standard English so that foreigners can understand us. Let's take a wok? John is warded? The company chop is missing? P.S. 'Boh Ciao' and 'wah lao eh' are not Singlish because Malays and Indians don't use them. Singlish is like "die die also must eat", ''lai dat also can be model meh?" and "No come no come. One come all come".

Hi, Alina, I liked your intelligence & personality! Can we become friends and maybe meet each other one day soon in Thailand? Thank you very much!

Well its a sad fact that our Singapore Tourism Board only keeps promoting the main city centre and majority of tourists do not know we have other areas that they can also visit.

@danishraiyan3133

Ай бұрын

STB really has to do something!

@SuccessforLifester

Ай бұрын

STB official website visitsingapore does recommend Katong Joo Chiat district. I think it didn't attract as much people due to absence of MRT previously

@___Danny___

Ай бұрын

don’t, we already had tourist taking selfie outside our gate. there is a heritage trail and even guided tours around this area.

@SuccessforLifester

Ай бұрын

I noted my previous message cannot appear. I think because I mentioned a site name. STB does recommend the place in their site.

Alina is looking particularly beautiful in this one,

@AlinaMcleod

25 күн бұрын

Aw thanks!

Edwin,popiah actually originates from China, the southern part of Fujian( Hokkien) province !Cities like Xiamen ,Quanzhou etc.The version we get in Singapore is a simplified one with a lot of turnips . The real ones are made with ingredients like Winter bamboo shoots , Chinese leeks , ( hence our family only make it during Chinese New year when these are available) plus carrots ,cabbage,turnips, beancurd( taukwa) prawns ,pork, and French beans . Taiwan also has popiah which they call rune bing( 潤饼）or Chun bing(春饼 )

Is the hawker center air conditioned?

@latia876

7 күн бұрын

Hawker centres aren't air-conditioned but foodcourts are

Alina, it seemed you have fallen for Singapore 😊

@AlinaMcleod

Ай бұрын

I sure have!

what about computer tour guide?

There was another Singapore in Michigan. That one is the past tense, this one in the present tense. 😂 "Its ruins now lie buried beneath the sand dunes of the Lake Michigan shoreline at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck Township, near the cities of Saugatuck and Douglas in Allegan County."

I think it's Jicama,not really turnip.

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