I gave the video a like... but my wallet was not very happy watching this one 😀

@camdendavid

7 ай бұрын

Hahah much appreciated! Thanks for all you do in helping educate travelers around the world. This channel is heavily inspired by you and your family 🙏

@woltersworld

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Camden @@camdendavid

I believed the attire part only applies during working hours at the central business district areas/zones only, cause here casual wear is very normal/common day in and out with the locals due to our weather which is humid all year round...

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

This is great to know! Thanks :)

@leewn2319

11 ай бұрын

Attire of coat & suit attire is only a a very very small numbers of working people. These are mostly seen around banks HQ or near the courts or foreigners who r here for business meetings.

Suggestion - get out of the tourist and business districts. You will then readily see Singapore's national dress - shorts & t-shirt. Take a walk through the central catchment area or along the coast or visit some of the hundreds of parks. Watch out for wildlife when moving about the main island, eg eagles, hornbills, parakeets, otters, monitor lizards, monkeys, wild boar etc. I've seen all these. Visit one or more of the 60+ islands that make up the country of Singapore. It's an amazing place.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for these tips! Really looking forward to our next visit. I'll be sure to check out everything you mentioned :)

Business attire of course in CBD but tourists are usually wearing casual clothes

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Agreed! Just felt a bit out of place as a tourist when walking through some areas and when entering restaurants :)

@ireneo1844

10 ай бұрын

But it’s like being in Midtown Manhattan and expecting the people working on Wall Street to wear flip flops. If you had gone to Orchard Rd or the residential areas you would have seen a very different dress code. Your video presents a very skewed image.

@nematbano1012

10 ай бұрын

Or visit the areas on weekends 😂

Food, drinks & groceries are still at very affordable prices if u eat and drink at SG hawker centres & coffee shops. Groceries are inexpensive at NTUC FairPrice, Sheng Siong & Giant supermarkets and at our local housing estates shops / convenient stores

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Super helpful :)

1) alcoholic drinks are seriously tax to discourage drinking. 2) traffic lights duration are adjusted to balance between Traffic condition and pedestrian load. 3) can't be helped... Singapore don't go invading other country for land holding some unknown bottle of mysterious powder during a United Nations meeting claiming country X or Y has WMD.... 4) you must be the one of the few person to think so... Especially when Singaporean are well know to be casually dress, some might even say slopply dress, most of the time. Get out from the CBD where office workers work... And you'll see the different. 5) Apparently you never been to Taipei, Taiwan... The numbers of 7-11 there is mind boggling...

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'm excited to explore areas outside the CBD next time around :) You're right - I've never been to Taipei but now I'm curious...

@ivanteo7701

11 ай бұрын

I don't like singapore weather because too warm

Erm wrong about the attire. The national attire here is Tshirt, shorts and flip flops. Even in places like Orchard Road, people wear this regularly and nobody cares about you being underdressed.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It sounds like I was influenced a bit to much by hanging in the CBD during the work week 😂

As a new KZreadr, I appreciate seeing your journey - how the cinematography and the content itself has improved from the first few to now. There are too many general travel vlogs. I like your quick love & hate concept. Keep up the good work, man.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! It's so funny hearing you say that cause I feel like I've still got a looonnnggggg way to go haha. Looking forward to watching your channel grow as well :) Keep up the good work and don't be a stranger!

Please come to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You’ll sure love it. ❤

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

I've actually been to KL and loved it! I need to go back for a longer period of time to do a proper review :)

Singapore urban planning is about work-live-play. Thats why a typical tourist will visit a tourist place where you can also find office workers.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Ahhhh good to know. Thanks for sharing!

You missed out hating the most hated one - the weather and humidity

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

You're not wrong haha

Goes to restaurants and then complains food n drinks are expensive. I can a full meal plus drink for 5-6 sgd from the coffee shop/hawker centre. If you are gna go dine at somewhere fancy, of course be prepared to pay more.

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Hawkers are awesome! It's unfortunate but I don't think most tourists are aware of the hawkers so they'll end up paying at the fancier places. I appreciate you taking the time to share :)

@eliza3035

10 ай бұрын

​@@camdendavidu just need to ask any locals to recommend. Our mrt (trains) go to these heartlands. U just need to know where. Besides there is Google dude. Use it. The cheap best food in Singapore.

Too bad you didn't visit the heartlands. The CBD is just that, a business district, which is just the same as any CBD around the world.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

You're so right. Can't wait to get back and explore outside the CBD :)

Dryfit tees are a must because of the humidity.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

100%

@Camden can you please tell me how in the world do you afford all pf your traveling please? Really well produced videos and a like the way you deliver them😅❤

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated Sergio! I'll be making some videos soon that share the logistics (including the money) that goes into this lifestyle. Thanks for the support :)

Where were the places you visited? The shots you showed all seemed to be taken in the business district, which is hardly representative.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

You are correct! I'll be sure to make it outside the CBD next visit :)

Apart from this, I really love excellent cheap public transport here. Another thing to love is Singapore has almost zero crime. You can walk alone anywhere anytime here without any fear. Another thing to love is Eating out is a lot cheaper.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Agreed! So much to love in Singapore. Thanks for watching :)

I can't thank you enough for the amazing video. You're fantastic ! 😊🙌📹💾

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

YOU"RE fantastic! Thanks for the support and taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated! And please let me know if you ever feel like there's things you didn't find useful or would like to see different :)

It is really unnecessary to bring a shirt and pants here unless you are here for business. Certain places may have a dress code but they are mostly high end places.

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!

I dont know where and how long you have been in Singapore? One day in Raffles Place or City Hall? Unless for work, Singaporeans are very casual with their clothing to the level I was surprised when I moved here. Tshirst, flip flops and crocs are basic clothing nev mind you are teenager, working adult or elderly granny.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I was around the CBD during the work week :) Looking forward to exploring other areas during my next trip!

Dude went to CBD and says everyone wears like that in Singapore. Errr... thats not our typical attire bruh....

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I definitely need to get outside the CBD next trip. Thanks for watching!

The traffic light wait times has gone up as they reconfigured the traffic lights to remove most of the discretionary right turns after many accidents.

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Ahhh very interesting. Thanks for the insight!

@SuccessforLifester

11 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid discretionary right turn is when vehicles can turn right if there is no oncoming vehicles or pedestrians crossing at the other side. However too many accidents continue to occur

Actually as a singaporean the fact that most people wear business suits is mostly not true on weekends and even on weekdays you will only see them in the morning Cuz’ I wear flip flops and a T-shirt literally every day

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Great to know - thanks!!!

Tell me you only visit Marina Bay Area without saying so.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I'm going to say I NAILED this haha

Where did u visit here? if you stayed mostly in the main business district then of course that's all you see. Taking the time to hit up other parts of the island and maybe you could've gotten more texture in your video vs a pretty 2D view of everything. Also... Lau Pasat = Tourist trap hawker food. Find some locals to bring you to some better, cheaper spots... when in doubt... watch some other youtubers videos. Mark Wiens and Sonny's (BEFRS) come to mind.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the tips here! I stayed in the CBD during the work week so my perception was heavily skewed. I'm looking forward to a my next visit!

The day to day attire is actually t-shirt, shorts and flip flops because our weather is just insane. Only people in the CBD wear office wear because its their work dress code

@camdendavid

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!

If I make a plan to visit Singapore from neighboring Kuala Lumpur for 5 days, how much $$$ will be needed (minimum).

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

So much depends on how much you're wanting to see/do. Outside of hotel, I'd probably bring $100 USD per day at a minimum. Most tourists will probably want closer to $200 a day. What kind of things are you hoping to do while there?

@SuccessforLifester

11 ай бұрын

Depends on what you want to do. After settling your accomodations, you can tour Singapore for cheap. Maybe set aside 30 SGD per day for your simple meals and transportations. This is assuming you are eating at hawker centres or food courts. If you want to visit ticketed places of attractions, restaurants and eateries, your price would go up considerably. In fact I would say that your bare minimum is 20 SGD per day excluding accommodation

@cnaizhen

10 ай бұрын

​@@SuccessforLifesterI feel like $20 is pushing it a little too much (I know you are simply trying to give an indication of the lowest limit). Meals are $5 x 3, quite hard to keep transport cost within $5 for a tourist jumping around places.

@SuccessforLifester

10 ай бұрын

@@cnaizhen if say the tourist is living within the city area, then there is no need to take public transportationm. It could be a sightseeing by foot Most people can eat just two meals a day. 20 SGD is more than enough.

@cnaizhen

10 ай бұрын

@@SuccessforLifester I fully agree that $20 is sufficient to survive. But it is a 5 day trip, unless you hop hotels daily and carry your backpack around, you won't be seeing much at all. It would be challenging to find cheap hotel options around places of attraction as well. One would rather find the cheapest accommodation option and rely on the cheaper transport system to get around. Singapore is small and walkable, but if you skip taking public transportation, you are just wasting time and more money.

Actually Singapore is much more expensive than any major US city except NYC.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, it is not cheap haha

Most people don’t like to wear shirts/long pants/dress shoes but it’s only business/office requirement. Duh

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

As a local, I agree with the Traffic Light situation. It doesn't help if it is pouring. By the time you cross the road, you are drenched. But then again, we are built for Cars in a way like the amount of 6-8 lane roads we have is just weeew. 7 Eleven is King here hahahah. We love our 7 Elevens. And since MBS and the Tourist locations are in the CBD, you'll always see them in Business wear. If you go to the Neighbourhoods away from the city, you'll see seniors wearing the Floral clothing and us youngsters in shorts, slippers and T Shirt

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to getting outside the CBD during my next visit. Fingers crossed that you won't get poured on while waiting at the lights 😂 Thanks for watching!

@mriz7258

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid YESSS!! I can help to show you around if you'd like. There are way more eating options outside and we have nice nature reserves around the North of Singapore. Not many will see these parts of Singapore.

As many have said, you got the attire wrong😅. And as you have realized indeed it was because it was a work week and the area is a cbd. Try it on weekends saturdays and Sundays and you'll see much more casual outfits. You would see Singaporeans and even seasoned westerners with shorts and flip flops. There will be a lot more people who might be dressed better/unique. These are foreign workers working as helpers they could be frim indonesia, phillipines, myanmar etc.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this :) I definitely let my limited experience skew my perspective

Not true. Eg Thailand taiwan japan downtown has many convenience stores too

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to checking those places out!

In general I think you are doing a very good job showing us different places. Try to use Couchsurfing more and hook up with locals who know stuff (the good ones are the ones criticizing their own place) 😉

@camdendavid

8 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words and I'll definitely be on the lookout 👀

Welcome to Singapore

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

Expensive, yes. But your review is biased. McDonald's is around SGD10, you can have a meal within SGD10 at foodcourts in most malls. Dining at bars, cafes and restaurants sure is expensive. Small? Yes we are but it seems you did not even venture out of the CBD. Locals need to work for a living, if you are here during the weekdays and hangout mainly in the CBD, of course you'll see everyone in business attire. I think you need someone to bring you around the next time you visit us.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I think you're right! Any suggestions?

its been 30 years since Singapore banned the sale/import of gum (you're free to eat them if you manage to get any). I think foreigners should give it a rest - I havent thought about it in years, and dont miss it!

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Don't think I'll be risking it haha

the attire part is not true bcuz i went to a restraunt without my collar

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

This comment made me smile :)

@user-oj8yu2oy7t

5 ай бұрын

thanks camden@@camdendavid

I last visited Singapura a few decades ago. Hope i can visit again.

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Hope you get the opportunity to visit again!

Totally disagree with the attire bit. You must have stayed at the CBD (Central Business District) area while you were here. Try going to Hong Kong and you will see the differences in dressing. It is hot and humid here, so we are always in our T-shirts (collar or not), shorts or jeans. But the rest are pretty accurate. Oh traffic lights aren't that bad.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! Yes, I was in the CBD but I'm looking forward to seeing more of the country in my next visit :)

@singman

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid You are always welcome! Need to, I can drive you around. :)

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

@@singman I might just have to take you up on that!

@singman

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Sure! let me know your flight details with date and time, I will see if I can pick you up at Jewel. Enjoyed your videos :)

Welcome To Singapore ❤Thank you for your sharing and contribution.👍

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Thank YOU! It's a beautiful country and I really enjoyed the people :)

@lukaslee8759

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Is our pressure and much appreciated.

Next time travel to other parts of Singapore before making a ridiculous statement like that. Not everyone in Singapore wears business suits except those who are working. Even then only if they are attending a meeting do they wear jackets and ties. You must have been only hanging around the business district or near the courts. This is totally irresponsible and misinformed reporting.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I spent almost all my time in the CBD so I'll need to venture out more :) Do you find most tourists make it out of the CBD? Thanks for watching!

@s_shaleh

10 ай бұрын

​​@@camdendavidThey sure do. I don't know why you restricted yourself to the CBD area, but you should have done more research before coming here. You said it yourself that Singapore is a small island, so why didn't you take a trip out of the area you were staying at? You could have saved so much on food as well as accommodation and get to explore a whole other side of Singapore that you won't get to see in the CBD area. There's so much more to Singapore than just MBS, Changi Airport and Gardens by the bay.

Something very wrong is the attire. Most Singaporean are in t shirt and shorts and flip flop, you must have been in the business district.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I sure was! Looking forward to venturing beyond the CBD next time around :)

Hit me up I’ll show you around SG when you are here 👍 will definitely be different then what you experience when you are here

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! I'll let you know when I have my next trip planned

We need 7-11. And erm not everyone wear ties. Do go to other areas

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I'm curious... What do you need 7-11 for? It's so interesting seeing the different perception of that brand compared to the US

They added MORE 7-Elevens since I recorded this... any guesses on the new number (no cheating)?

@kgtc

10 ай бұрын

probably seven to eleven 7-Elevens

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

@@kgtc would you be surprised by more?

@kgtc

10 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Not really, every mall and MRT station will have one.

@maocat6606

10 ай бұрын

Not my fault. I don't patronise them.

@miljadragic7144

9 ай бұрын

27

You can chew gum.. keep it clean

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

hmmmm

Stop! I can’t afford my drinky dranks?!

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

!!!

Obviously your vision of Singapore when you were here, was restricted to just CBD area and MBS. Come again I bring you to see the other side of Singapore where Tshirt, shorts and flip flops wears are everywhere! What do you expect to pay when you are at MBS (a 5-star hotel) for a cocktail? uS$10?! I can bring you to another place too for that price! 😂 Young man go more places in Singapore before making this video.

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

I will take you up on that haha! My perception was heavily skewed/restricted to the CBD. Looking forward to our next visit to explore the rest of the country :)

There's this button you need to press....

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

Pressed it 2 days ago. How much longer should I wait here?

I think you are not an attentive person and quick to judge...please do stay for a while and experience onwards country before commenting

@camdendavid

10 ай бұрын

You're not wrong hahah. I can't wait to see more of your beautiful country :)

Not true about a dress up culture

@camdendavid

4 ай бұрын

Heard

Speak slowly and clearly so we can understand you

@camdendavid

11 ай бұрын

I'll do my best haha! Appreciate you taking the time to give the feedback :)