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A sign prohibiting vomiting in the sink. I can just imagine someone rushing over <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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The interior of a Buddhist temple during a ceremony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

When I first arrived in Singapore, I had a hard time realizing where I was: in Asia, yes\u2014because of the heat, the humidity, and the people. But I was also surrounded by modernity, order, and cleanliness\u2014so much so that, especially in the early morning hours when there was no traffic, it felt like I was in a large Canadian city. <\/p>\n\n

It really is a world of its own, situated as it is among such diverse countries: Singapore<\/strong> is unique. The many modern buildings\u2014many of them spectacular\u2014aren\u2019t as overwhelming as in certain other metropolises, because they\u2019re so varied. Moreover, the city has preserved and enhanced its older areas, such as Chinatown<\/strong> and the riverfront, where the former warehouses of shipping companies have been renovated. <\/p>\n\n

Visiting Singapore is like seeing different cities<\/h2>\n\n

Order is everywhere, even in neighborhoods as diverse as the aforementioned Chinatown\u2014where I was staying\u2014 Little India<\/strong>, the Arab Quarter, and the area with the white colonial buildings. All of these neighborhoods are surrounded by modern areas with tall high-rises. <\/p>\n\n

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Visiting Singapore means seeing a constant interplay between modernity and antiquity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Since I was practically limping\u2014unlike my usual self\u2014I relied heavily on the subway to get around. Plus, I found a way to justify my frequent stops during the classic, frequent thunderstorms. Speaking of stops, I was surprised to find \u201cpasteis de nata\u201d\u2014<\/em> a wonderful legacy of Portuguese colonization\u2014in several pastry shops. The frequent downpours and the crystal-clear air obviously contribute to the abundance of greenery, but the city officials have also played their part. Starting with the Gardens by the Bay<\/strong>, to which I\u2019ll dedicate a separate article. But if I had to name one place that I liked the most of all, it would be the Botanical Gardens<\/a><\/strong>. In particular, the section dedicated to orchids<\/strong> (highlighted): spectacular. <\/p>\n\n

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Other Orchids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Sleeping in a capsule<\/h2>\n\n
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Sleeping in a capsule was one of the things I did in Singapore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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The entrance to my capsule, where I slept for 3 nights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Singapore is very neat and modern, but also very expensive, especially compared to other countries in the region. I clearly remember being ripped off at a riverside restaurant\u2014located where the old warehouses used to be\u2014and the food was questionable, to say the least. In general, in Southeast Asia, the food sold at street stalls is the same as what you\u2019d find in restaurants, with the difference that it costs much less and you\u2019re not often freezing from the air conditioning. <\/p>\n\n

So housing in Singapore is also pretty expensive, and I took the opportunity to try something I\u2019d been curious about for a while: sleeping in a capsule<\/strong>. At my age, it\u2019s a much better option than sleeping in a dormitory. From the outside, it doesn\u2019t look very inviting, and I imagine some people might have trouble with claustrophobia. <\/p>\n\n

But the bed was comfortable, and the niche<\/em> was quite spacious, as you can see in the video. If the opportunity arises, it\u2019s an experience I\u2019ll definitely repeat. <\/p>\n\n

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