Singapore, being a city-state, has been influenced by British culture in its history. Thanks to this, remnants of British culture can be found throughout Singapore. English, too, has been influenced by British English, and British-style tea culture (afternoon tea) has developed. The transportation system also follows the British system. Unlike Korea, vehicles drive on the left side, and the steering ...
Although not available in Korea, there is an app that provides a service similar to taxis globally, not exactly taxis. It’s called “Uber.” While Uber is prohibited in Korea, it is available in many other countries. In Singapore, Uber is accessible, but locals prefer the “Grab” service, known as a “vehicle-sharing service.” “Uber of Southeast Asia, Grab” In Southeast Asia, ...
In Singapore, you can utilize one of the world’s renowned taxi apps, ‘Uber,’ providing an additional transportation option compared to South Korea. Moreover, Singapore offers another taxi service similar to Uber called ‘Grab,’ often considered the Southeast Asian version of Uber. “More Convenient Than Taxis: Uber” Uber operates as a service allowing you to summon a transportation vehicle similar to ...
Commonly seen worldwide, public transportation includes options like buses, subways, and taxis. These three modes of transportation are also prevalent in South Korea. In Singapore, taxis operate with a system somewhat different from those in South Korea. “Flagging Taxis Anywhere is Not Possible in Singapore” While in South Korea, you can hail a taxi almost anywhere, in Singapore, this isn’t ...
Just like in South Korea, overseas countries are places where people lead their lives with well-established public transportation systems. Especially in well-developed city-states like Singapore, efficient use of public transportation is easily achievable. Moreover, in tourist-friendly Singapore, there is a special transport card designed for “travelers” – the “Tourist Card.” “Singapore, Transport Card for Travelers: Tourist Card” Singapore’s Tourist Transport ...
Singapore, a city-state slightly larger than Seoul but smaller than Busan, boasts a well-developed public transportation system. Despite its compact size, exploring key areas in Singapore is easily achievable by relying on public transport, mainly the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) subway and buses. To utilize public transportation, one can either pay with cash, use a reloadable card, or opt for ...
When using Singapore’s subway, the “MRT,” there are three main cards available: Standard Ticket, EZ-Link, and Tourist Card. Let’s take a closer look at the Standard Ticket this time. “A Subway Ticket That Can Be Used Up to 6 Times: Standard Ticket” The Standard Ticket gives the impression of a one-time subway ticket, but in Singapore, there are no single-use ...
Similar to South Korea, Singapore has a well-developed subway system. Just like in Korea, you can use the subway to travel from Changi International Airport to the city center. The subway in Singapore is referred to as “MRT” or “LRT.” “MRT” is mainly found in the city center, while “LRT” represents relatively outer routes, corresponding to the concepts of a ...
Singapore has public transportation similar to what you can find in South Korea, including buses, subways, and taxis. Let’s take a closer look at Singapore’s bus system. “Singapore’s Bus System” While Singapore has an active public transportation system, for first-time visitors, it’s recommended to use the subway, known as “MRT,” rather than buses. Buses can be a bit more challenging ...
While it may not be present in our country, there is a culture called “tipping culture” that can be found in some foreign countries. Tipping culture is particularly common in the United States and some Western countries, where it involves paying a service charge to employees such as waitstaff in hotels or restaurants. “By U.S. standards, tips range from 10-20% ...
The name of the small city-state of Singapore, situated at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, has its roots in Malay, specifically “Singapura.” Even today, in Malay, Singapore is referred to as “Singapura.” “The Lion City, Singapore” This name is derived from Sanskrit, “Siṃhapura,” meaning “Lion City.” According to Singaporean legend, Prince Sang Nila Utama of the Srivijaya Kingdom in ...
Just like in South Korea, 24-hour convenience stores are easily found in Singapore. In addition to familiar stores like “7-Eleven,” there are local convenience stores unique to Singapore. “Cheers, Established Since 1998” Cheers, a convenience store, opened its doors in 1998, introducing 24-hour operations. Since then, it has steadily expanded, growing into a convenience store chain with 160 locations. Now, ...