Singapore Snippets: A Travel Diary
- snehhaa11
- May 11
- 2 min read
Updated: May 21
In January 2024, I revisited a place from my childhood- Singapore. The first time I'd set foot there, I was just 8. Back then, I had no idea how deeply Singapore would root itself in my memory. Now, more than a decade later, I returned for my cousin’s wedding. But amidst the wedding rush, I promised myself one thing: I would rediscover Singapore, this time, on my own terms.
Flea Markets & Familiar Flavours
One of my first stops was Bugis Street, Singapore’s iconic flea market. With its tightly packed rows of stalls and a dizzying mix of fashion, trinkets, and textiles, it’s the kind of place where you lose track of time-and money. Every turn held something new, from quirky souvenirs to vintage accessories.
Hungry from exploring, I made my way to Little India and had a dosa at Adyar Ananda Bhavan. That single meal transported me back home, it reminded me of T-Nagar or Parry’s Corner, tucked right into Singapore's busy streets.
Quiet Mornings and Shimmery Nights
What I loved most about Singapore wasn’t the skyscrapers or theme parks but the simple rhythms of everyday life. In the early mornings, the city breathed gently: Children waited in neat lines for school buses; elders played chess in quiet parks; joggers, cyclists, and dog-walkers moved in sync through clean, green pathways.
But by night, everything changed. From the top of Marina Bay Sands, I watched the city shimmer. Singapore looked like a glowing circuit board—flashing, vibrant, alive. It buzzed with energy, yet gave me peace. There was something soothing about looking down at the city, watching it all move and pulse from above.
Theme Park Thrills at Universal Studios
A childhood city deserves a return to childhood joy, so I spent a full day at Universal Studios Singapore. From the adrenaline of Revenge of the Mummy, to the magical worlds of Far Far Away, every part of the park felt like stepping into a storybook. Though I left tired, slightly sunburnt, but deeply happy. That evening, I stayed back at Sentosa Island for the Wings of Time light and water show. As lasers painted across the sky and water danced in harmony, I stood still, heart full. It was surreal- part theatre, part dream.
I also gave in to my sweet tooth at quirky candy stores, rode the cable car with a view of the sea, and let loose at the go-kart track.
Shopping, Waterfalls, and Goodbyes
Before heading home, I squeezed in a trip to VivoCity, one of Singapore’s biggest malls. I wandered through rows of designer stores browsing clothes straight from the latest fashion week. And finally, at Jewel Changi Airport, I stood in awe of the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Surrounded by lush greenery under a glowing glass dome, I was mesmerized. While I was ready to board my flight, I was not ready to say goodbye. In just one week, Singapore had gone from memory to favourite. As I made my way to the plane, a little wistful, I promised myself that I would go back.
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