singapore visa run
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Re: RE: singapore visa run
Yes DCC. We moved 2 weeks ago. Have lived in Singapore for the past 9 years. before that UK. before that Oz. Before that NZ.
There were some fantastic aspects to living in Sing. In a lot of ways it is like a "beginners guide to Asia". The fantastic range of food, great placs to eat out, drink, etc. Although there are restrictions on what you can say/do etc, compared to other capital cities it is exceptionally safe, easy to work and live there. It is always pretty straight forward to get things done - official things like setting up bank accounts, telephone connections etc is really easy so as a newcomer it is much easier than other places in Asia.
The materialism can seem over the top but when living there you don't see it in the same way as when visiting. It would be pretty rare for me ever to go to Orchard Road and I avoided the whole "shop till you drop" philosophy.
Our experience in Singapore was generally very positive. We had got to the point though where it was just a little dull - sometimes it is nicer to have a little challenge each day - well, at least on some days! I think that living there gives a very different perspective to visiting - much the same for anywhere.
Nikki - who is still pinching herself each morning when I realise we are not just on holiday here and still trying not to cringe every time I watch a motorcyclist overtaking on blind bends without a helmet on!
DCC said:
Yes DCC. We moved 2 weeks ago. Have lived in Singapore for the past 9 years. before that UK. before that Oz. Before that NZ.
There were some fantastic aspects to living in Sing. In a lot of ways it is like a "beginners guide to Asia". The fantastic range of food, great placs to eat out, drink, etc. Although there are restrictions on what you can say/do etc, compared to other capital cities it is exceptionally safe, easy to work and live there. It is always pretty straight forward to get things done - official things like setting up bank accounts, telephone connections etc is really easy so as a newcomer it is much easier than other places in Asia.
The materialism can seem over the top but when living there you don't see it in the same way as when visiting. It would be pretty rare for me ever to go to Orchard Road and I avoided the whole "shop till you drop" philosophy.
Our experience in Singapore was generally very positive. We had got to the point though where it was just a little dull - sometimes it is nicer to have a little challenge each day - well, at least on some days! I think that living there gives a very different perspective to visiting - much the same for anywhere.
Nikki - who is still pinching herself each morning when I realise we are not just on holiday here and still trying not to cringe every time I watch a motorcyclist overtaking on blind bends without a helmet on!
Hi niksing, you have lived in some interesting places. If you don't mind me asking, what made you move around so much? Was it work or the travelers curse of "the grass is always greener on the other side".
Re: RE: singapore visa run
:roll: A bit of both I think! NZ to Australia was a move my parents mde when I was 12. Oz to the UK was early twenties - the big overseas adventure and following a guy I was madly in love with. Then travelled for a bit around Asia, back to Oz and NZ with husband (no, not the guy I went to the UK for!) and we both wanted to live somewhere different. Back to the UK to have kids, then my husband was offered a job in Singapore.
Our move to Bali has been a long time coming. Something we have wanted to do for 16 years. So after many many trips here have finally taken the plunge.
Not sure if this will be it or if we will want something different later. I have learnt not to worry too much about how long we will be in one place for - now we are just there while it feels right, and move on when it doesn't.
nikki
manc in oz said:
:roll: A bit of both I think! NZ to Australia was a move my parents mde when I was 12. Oz to the UK was early twenties - the big overseas adventure and following a guy I was madly in love with. Then travelled for a bit around Asia, back to Oz and NZ with husband (no, not the guy I went to the UK for!) and we both wanted to live somewhere different. Back to the UK to have kids, then my husband was offered a job in Singapore.
Our move to Bali has been a long time coming. Something we have wanted to do for 16 years. So after many many trips here have finally taken the plunge.
Not sure if this will be it or if we will want something different later. I have learnt not to worry too much about how long we will be in one place for - now we are just there while it feels right, and move on when it doesn't.
nikki
Re: RE: singapore visa run
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This statement smells of lies and seems to emanate from a person in need of attention.
I doubt you would get this kind of attention in Singapore.
Uncontrolled hormonality and psychological problems will bring about the fall of the West.
froggy said:
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This statement smells of lies and seems to emanate from a person in need of attention.
I doubt you would get this kind of attention in Singapore.
Uncontrolled hormonality and psychological problems will bring about the fall of the West.
Alexander, i have no idea why you responded to my post the way that you did, trust me the girls were not just regular girls, they were working girls,, mabey they were checking out the size of my wallet? Plz bring more to the forum or a thread than calling someone a liar- but even if I did make the story up as you say- for attention -it looks as though you are blindly giving it to me,,, if I was making things up it would be alot more juicy than what I wrote!! Go troll on another forum,,, frog
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Frog, your statement about Singapore doesn't vehiculate the truth. There may be a few prostitutes in Sing and so what.
It is still a few when compared to other places.
Don't try to make the place look like it isn't.
It is still a few when compared to other places.
Don't try to make the place look like it isn't.
after rereading my post several times I think you are trying to defend Sing. a little too much, I even said how strict they were, and compared it to another large city I was even taken back by this---i really had no idea that a country where you can get in trouble for chewing gum had ass grabbing prostitutes,,mabey I was in the red light district and didnt know it.....it was below the Old Paragon Hotel-Thx travel agent :evil: ---but for sure I'm not blowing anything out of proportion, just stating facts- sorry you you didnt like to hear it--like Jack Nicholsin said-"TRUTH-YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH"---now run along and whine about something else more worthy... Allen, I really enjoyed the sushi video....I dont eat sushi (raw fish)but I sure would try those 
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