If you simply adore shopping, food, rich history and nice weather, think no further and head your way down to this sunny little island called Singapore - at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula - where its inhabitants generally have three top national hobbies - eating, shopping and enjoying life to the fullest. There are eateries sprouted throughout the island, and with so many varieties of foods that would be more than spoilt for choice. No matter where you go, whatever time of the day, you will be able to spot Singaporeans eating.

When you are in Singapore, you could always head down to the hotel concierge to inquire about the available tours or/and you could start your adventure all on your own. The transportation system is fairly simply if you head for the tourists' hotspots. A reasonably good place to begin would the central area, the heart of Singapore, where shops and food abound side by side; hotels are also peppered though-out this area, making it a great place to stay due to its convenience and accessibility with taxis stands, bus-stops and the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport).

Located in the heart of Singapore, Orchard Road, is one of the areas' most frequented by locals and tourists alike: its vibrant atmosphere, colorful shopping centers and easily accessible transport makes it one of the favorites. Here, you would be able to find many types of cuisine ranging from Japanese to Italian, as well as Chinese, Malay and Indian.
Although transport is convenient, if you are in Singapore for the first time I would recommend sticking with the taxis or train (MRT - Mass Rapid Transport). However, if you are adventurous enough, you could always attempt to take the buses, but be aware that the bus routes can get pretty complicated at times and are not as straight forward as the MRT routes. It can get confusing at times as to which stops to alight at.

When taking the MRT you can stop at Cityhall and walk your way up or down to the shopping centers, restaurants and food courts. If you are here for an authentic Singapore food experience, you could always try the food courts and hawker centers, which sell local as well as other nationalities' delights, located at the Cityhall MRT stop. Food courts are basically hawker centers with air conditioning and can be found at almost all shopping centers. They are usually located at the basement or the top floor of the shopping centers. One recommendation for a good variety of food from a food court would be

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