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Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan

Singapore Travel Podcast is a show about travelling in a place where a tropical climate and two monsoon seasons set the pace. The city-state sits on roughly sixty islands, with most urban life along the southern coast and a lowlying central plateau inland. That mix makes every journey a negotiation between weather, water and dense city form.Across episodes the show covers Changi, Bukit Timah, the Southern Ridges and Pulau Ujong, the island that carries most of Singapore's population. These are not just stopovers; they are settings for understanding how this city-state organises itself. The host returns to them in different weather, so the northeastern monsoon and the drier months shape what travel looks like.The show's structure follows the calendar, returning to places as the northeastern monsoon gives way to the inter-monsoon thunderstorms. Revisits are deliberate: a wet morning in Changi, a dry afternoon at Bukit Timah. Over months, the repeated visits build a wor

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  1. 42

    Jurong East: Lanterns, Snow and the Second CBD

    Day four in Jurong East. I dodge the inter-monsoon rain for indoor snow and science, then hunt for Mid-Autumn lanterns at dusk. We look at the second CBD skyline, check the hawker prices, and sort out the transit headaches of the new rail line. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Jurong East, Singapore. Places in this episode: Jurong East MRT Station, Science Centre Singapore, Snow City, Westgate Mall, Jurong Lake Gardens, Rasau Walk, Chinese Garden, Cloud Pagoda. Covered: Jurong Lake Gardens flora and fauna, Mid-Autumn Festival lantern displays, Science Centre and Snow City experiences, Jurong East hawker food costs, Jurong Region Line transit disruptions, Jurong industrial history and second CBD. Chapters:00:00 Jurong East MRT Station02:24 Westgate Mall04:33 Chinese Garden06:37 Jurong Innovation District08:39 Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SingaporeTravel #JurongEast #JurongLakeGardens #MidAutumnFestival #LightsByTheLake #ScienceCentreSG #SnowCity #HawkerFood #SecondCBD #UrbanExploration #SingaporeLife #TravelOnABudget #IndoorActivities #GardenLovers #JurongRegionLine #WetlandConservation #SingaporeHDB #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  2. 41

    Jurong East: Gardens, Snow and the Second CBD

    Day two in Jurong East. I explore the Chinese and Japanese gardens at dusk, brave the indoor chill of Snow City, and navigate the transit works reshaping the western corridor. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Jurong East, Singapore. Places in this episode: Jurong East MRT Station, Science Centre Singapore, Snow City, Suzuki Cafe and Roastery, Westgate Mall, Jurong Lake Gardens, Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden. Covered: Jurong East daily life, Snow City experience, Jurong Lake Gardens flora and fauna, Transit disruptions and JRL construction, Hawker food costs in Jurong, Banking and residency setup. Chapters:00:00 Jurong East MRT Station01:27 Snow City03:30 Jurong Lake Gardens06:06 Jurong Innovation District09:28 Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JurongEast #SingaporeTravel #JurongLakeGardens #SnowCitySG #ScienceCentreSingapore #HawkerFood #SecondCBD #JurongRegionLine #LightsByTheLake #MidAutumnFestival #SingaporeLiving #YuhuaVillageMarket #SimplyGo #Singpass #HDBLife #WestGateMall #JEMSingapore #JurongPort https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  3. 40

    Moving West: Jurong East and the Second CBD

    I pack up Kampong Kranji today and head south down the AYE to Jurong East, my new base in the west. We explore the Science Centre, the snow indoors, and the lakeside gardens while navigating the construction zones of Singapore's second CBD. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Jurong East, Singapore. Places in this episode: Jurong East MRT, JEM mall, Science Centre Singapore, Snow City, Jurong Lake Gardens, Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, IMM mall. Covered: Jurong East relocation, Science Centre Singapore, Snow City, Jurong Lake Gardens, Hawker food costs, Jurong Region Line construction. Chapters:00:00 Jurong East MRT01:52 Science Centre Singapore02:53 Snow City04:44 Japanese Garden05:29 IMM mall08:08 Jurong Lake Gardens A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JurongEast #SingaporeTravel #JurongLakeGardens #ScienceCentreSG #SnowCity #HawkerFood #SecondCBD #LightsByTheLake #SingaporeLiving #MoveToSingapore #JurongRegionLine #ChineseGarden #JapaneseGarden #SingaporeWildlife #JEMmall #ShiokHokkienMee #TravelOnABudget #SingaporeRental https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Last Day in Kranji: War History and Farm Landscapes

    Rachel spends her final full day in Kampong Kranji, walking the coastal trails at Sungei Buloh, paying respects at the War Memorial, and reflecting on the changing rural landscape before moving west. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Aerie Tower, Kranji War Memorial, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Lim Chu Kang, Kranji Reservoir Park, Sunnei Kadut. Covered: WWII History at Kranji, Wetland Ecology, Farm Closures, Cost of Living, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve01:19 Aerie Tower04:25 Lim Chu Kang07:47 Farm A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongKranji #SingaporeTravel #WetlandReserve #WarMemorial #Agritourism #RuralSingapore #BirdwatchingSG #HistoryBuff #LocalFood #MovingToSingapore #ExpatLife #NatureLovers #SoutheastAsia #TravelDiary #UrbanFarming #PeacefulPlaces #FinalDay #Reflections https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Last Morning in Kampong Kranji and the War Memorial

    Rachel packs up for her final full day in Kampong Kranji, visiting the solemn War Memorial before a quiet lunch at Rocks Cafe. She reflects on the shifting landscape of Singapore's northwestern rim and practical tips for settling into the country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sungei Kadut, Kranji War Memorial, Kranji War Cemetery, Straits of Johor, Rocks Cafe, The Secret Garden By Zeekri, Kranji Reservoir Park, Woodlands Wafer Fabrication Park. Covered: Kranji War Memorial visit, Cost of living breakdown, Banking and residency logistics, Rural Singapore agriculture, Coastal wildlife observation. Chapters:00:00 Sungei Kadut01:39 Kampong Kranji05:49 Kranji Reservoir Park09:25 Bollywood Veggies11:40 Car interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongKranji #SingaporeTravel #KranjiWarMemorial #SingaporeLife #ExpatsInSingapore #RuralSingapore #LimChuKang #SungeiBuloh #SingaporeFood #HawkerCentre #SingaporeHistory #BattleOfKranji #AgritourismSG #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #SingaporeBanking #TransitPass #VisitSingapore https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Kranji Countryside: Farm Closures and Rural Life

    Day ten in Kampong Kranji. Rachel explores the fading agricultural belt, visits Bollywood Veggies and Hay Dairies, and reflects on the cost of living and land use changes in Singapore's last countryside. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, Hay Dairies, Straits of Johor, Kranji War Memorial, Rocks Cafe, Neo Tiew Road, Sungei Kadut. Covered: Farm closures and land use policy, Kranji War Memorial history, Cost of daily life in north region, Agritourism and local produce, Visa and banking logistics. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Kranji01:45 Bollywood Veggies04:29 Straits of Johor06:39 Rocks Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KranjiCountryside #SingaporeTravel #FarmToTable #WarMemorial #Agritourism #LocalLife #CostOfLiving #SungeiBuloh #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #NorthRegion #SingaporeNature #WWIIHistory #UrbanFarming #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #HiddenGems #SingaporeFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Lim Chu Kang farm closures and rural Singapore life

    Rachel drives west to Lim Chu Kang on day nine, visiting Hay Dairies and observing the threatened farm sector. She discusses practical banking logistics, the cost of living in Kampong Kranji, and the quiet loss of the countryside. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Lim Chu Kang, Sungei Kadut, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, Woodlands Wafer Fabrication Park, Kranji War Memorial, Straits of Johor. Covered: Lim Chu Kang agriculture, Transit and banking logistics, Durian season, Bollywood Veggies and organic farming, Migrant worker issues in agriculture. Chapters:00:00 Lim Chu Kang02:04 Hay Dairies04:12 Kampong Kranji06:49 Kranji Marshes09:03 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SingaporeTravel #KampongKranji #LimChuKang #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #SingaporeFood #HawkerCentre #SingaporeLife #ExpatLife #SingaporeBanking #WetlandReserve #BirdWatching #SingaporeHistory #UrbanFarming #TravelTips #SoutheastAsia #IslandNation #RachelTanPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Lim Chu Kang Farms and the Changing Countryside

    Day eight in Kampong Kranji. I drive west to Lim Chu Kang to visit Hay Dairies and Bollywood Veggies, discuss the pressure of farm closures, and reflect on the cost of rural life in Singapore's agricultural heartland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Lim Chu Kang, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, Gallop Kranji Farm Resort, KF1 Karting Circuit, Straits of Johor, Rocks Cafe. Covered: Lim Chu Kang agriculture, Farm closures and land use, Cost of living in rural Singapore, Hay Dairies and goat farming, Bollywood Veggies and organic farming, Migrant worker issues in agriculture. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Kranji01:30 Hay Dairies09:32 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SingaporeTravel #KampongKranji #LimChuKang #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #SingaporeFarms #Agritourism #SustainableLiving #NorthRegionSG #FarmToTable #SingaporeLife #ExpatLife #TravelSingapore #NatureConservation #UrbanAgriculture #SingaporeFood #HiddenGems #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Kranji War Memorial and Lim Chu Kang Farm Closures

    Day eight in Kampong Kranji. I pay respects at the War Cemetery, walk the coastal trail to see the Johor skyline, and visit Hay Dairies amidst the news of farm closures. A look at the cost of living and the quiet end of an era. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Kranji War Memorial, Kranji War Cemetery, Straits of Johor, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Neo Tiew Road, Hay Dairies, Gallop Kranji Farm Resort, Bollywood Veggies. Covered: Kranji War Memorial, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Lim Chu Kang agriculture, Transit and banking logistics, Durian season. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Kranji02:04 Neo Tiew Road04:18 Gallop Kranji Farm Resort06:10 Kranji Reservoir Park08:45 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SingaporeTravel #KampongKranji #KranjiWarMemorial #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #LimChuKang #SingaporeFood #LocalLife #FarmToTable #SungeiBuloh #SingaporeNature #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #SingaporeHistory #Agritourism #WetlandReserve #RuralSingapore #SeptemberInSG https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Lim Chu Kang Farms and the Changing Countryside

    Day six in Kampong Kranji. I drive west to Lim Chu Kang to see the farms before their leases end, grab goat milk at Hay Dairies, and reflect on the quiet loss of Singapore's last rural patch. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Lim Chu Kang, Neo Tiew Road, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Rocks Cafe, Kranji Reservoir Park, Kranji War Memorial, Sungei Kadut. Covered: Lim Chu Kang agricultural zone, Hay Dairies and goat farming, Singapore rural land use policy, Transport and banking logistics, Kranji War Memorial reflection, Cost of daily life in north region. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Kranji04:35 Sungei Kadut09:05 Rocks Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongKranji #LimChuKang #SingaporeFarms #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #KranjiWarMemorial #SingaporeLiving #HDBLife #SGFoodSecurity #RuralSingapore #TravelSingapore #CostOfLivingSG #MigratoryBirds #NorthCoastRoads #SingaporeNature #FarmToTable #IslandLife #SingaporeRain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Kranji Morning Market and the Last Goats

    Rachel navigates the rural edge of Singapore, visiting the Kranji morning market for durian, checking on the future of local farms, and reflecting on the quiet changes in the countryside. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Aerie Tower, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, Kranji War Cemetery, Neo Tiew Road, Lim Chu Kang. Covered: Kranji Countryside farms, Sungei Buloh birding, Kranji War Memorial history, Local food costs and durian, Farm closures and land use, Weather and humidity. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Kranji01:21 Aerie Tower02:58 Lim Chu Kang06:24 Bollywood Veggies09:51 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongKranji #SungeiBuloh #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #KranjiWarCemetery #SingaporeTravel #AgritourismSG #DurianSeason #RuralSingapore #WetlandConservation #SGFoodScene #HistoryOfSingapore #KranjiCountryside #VisitSingapore2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Kranji Marshes, Raptor Tower, and the Changing Countryside

    Rachel spends her fourth day in Kampong Kranji climbing the Raptor Tower at Kranji Marshes, walking the wetland boardwalks at Sungei Buloh, and visiting the farms facing an uncertain future. She also takes in the views from Kranji Reservoir Park and reflects on the cost of rural life in Singapore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Kranji Marshes, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, Hay Dairies, Kranji Reservoir Park, The Secret Garden By Zeekri, Gallop Kranji Farm Resort. Covered: Kranji Marshes and Raptor Tower, Sungei Buloh shorebirds, Bollywood Veggies and Hay Dairies, Kranji Reservoir Park and war history, Cost of living in Kranji, Countryside closures and changes. Chapters:00:00 Kranji Marshes01:25 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve02:52 Bollywood Veggies04:23 Hawker centre05:46 Gallop Kranji Farm Resort07:04 Night road07:51 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KranjiMarshes #SungeiBuloh #KranjiCountryside #BollywoodVeggies #HayDairies #KranjiReservoir #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeNature #BirdwatchingSingapore #RuralSingapore #KranjiFarms #KranjiWarMemorial #SingaporeHiddenGems #KranjiFarmResort #SingaporeFood #LimChuKang https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Kranji Farms Shuttle and the Last Kampung Morning

    Rachel spends a steamy Sunday in Kampong Kranji, riding the Kranji Farms Shuttle from the goat farm to the veggie plots, tasting fresh goat milk and farm lunches, and watching the migrating shorebirds arrive at Sungei Buloh before the rain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Aerie Tower, Kranji Reservoir Park, The Secret Garden By Zeekri. Covered: Kranji Farms Shuttle, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Sungei Buloh birding, Kranji Countryside future, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Bus interior00:42 Hay Dairies01:31 Bollywood Veggies03:26 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve06:46 Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kranji #KranjiCountryside #SungeiBuloh #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #PoisonIvyBistro #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeFarms #KranjiMarshes #BirdWatching #MigratoryBirds #KampungLife #SGD #TravelPodcast #RachelTan #SingaporeGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Kranji's Wetlands, War and Farm Trails

    Rachel spends day two in Kampong Kranji exploring the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Kranji Marshes, and the Kranji War Memorial. She visits the countryside farms, tries a go-kart circuit, and reflects on the cost of living in this quiet rural fringe. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Kampong Kranji, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Kranji Marshes, Kranji War Memorial, Hay Dairies, Bollywood Veggies, Poison Ivy Bistro, KF1 Karting Circuit, Kranji Reservoir Park. Covered: Birdwatching and wetlands, Kranji Countryside farms, War memorial and history, Go-karting and activities, Cost of living in rural Singapore. Chapters:00:00 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve00:37 Mangrove boardwalk02:37 Kranji Marshes04:06 Hay Dairies06:57 Kranji Reservoir Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kranji #KampongKranji #SungeiBuloh #KranjiMarshes #KranjiWarMemorial #HayDairies #BollywoodVeggies #PoisonIvyBistro #KF1Karting #SingaporeNature #SingaporeTravel #RuralSingapore #WetlandReserve #MigrantBirds #FarmToTable #SingaporeHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Sembawang's Last Day and the Long Way Home

    Rachel spends her final day in Sembawang Estate with a last look at the hot spring, a slow walk through the black-and-white houses, and a final dinner at Beaulieu House. She reflects on the costs of this quiet northern town and why it's worth the trip, before pointing west to the next leg of the journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Community Brew, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Sembawang Country Club, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road, Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard, Sembawang Park, Sembawang Beach. Covered: Sembawang final day reflections, Hot spring final visit, Colonial heritage walk, Sembawang Park and beach, Hawker food costs, Practical settling reminders. Chapters:00:00 Community Brew01:19 Sembawang Country Club03:03 Gibraltar Crescent05:09 Battleship playground06:57 Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang08:58 Restaurant veranda evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SingaporeTravel #SembawangPark #SembawangHotSpring #BeaulieuHouse #HawkerFood #SingaporeFood #HDBLiving #CostOfLiving #ColonialHistory #NavalHistory #OffTheBeatenPath #SingaporeNorth #LocalGuide #OnamFestival #BukitCanberra #SingaporeNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Sembawang's Quiet Corners and Last Day

    Rachel spends her final full day in Sembawang Estate soaking at the hot spring, exploring the beach and shipyard, feasting at Onam, and reflecting on costs and practicalities of living in this quiet northern estate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Sembcorp shipyard, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Sembawang Recreation Centre, Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang. Covered: Sembawang estate life, Hot spring ritual, Naval heritage, Onam festival, Hawker food, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Sembawang Park03:39 Beaulieu House06:12 Hawker centre bustle06:58 Sembawang Recreation Centre08:44 Quiet residential street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SingaporeTravel #SembawangHotSpring #SembawangPark #SingaporeHawker #OnamFestival #SingaporeHistory #TravelSingapore #SingaporeFood #SembawangBeach #SingaporeNature #ColonialSingapore #SingaporeLocal #BukitCanberra #SingaporeCostOfLiving #SingaporeExpat #SingaporeGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Sembawang's Quiet Corners and Onam's Last Day

    Rachel explores Sembawang's western edge, from the battleship playground to the kampong mosque, then returns for the Onam festival's final Sadhya feast. Practical notes on costs, transport, and settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Sembawang Recreation Centre, Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road. Covered: Onam festival, Sembawang beach and park, cost of living, transport passes, practical settling. Chapters:00:00 Sembawang Hot Spring Park01:39 Sembawang Park02:34 Beaulieu House04:56 Gibraltar Crescent05:54 Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre07:00 Festival feast and drum08:01 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SingaporeTravel #OnamFestival #HotSpring #SembawangPark #HawkerCentre #SingaporeFood #TravelGuide #SingaporeTransit #CostOfLiving #SingaporeTrip #NavyHeritage #BukitCanberra #PulauUbin #SingaporeHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Sembawang's Last Natural Beach and Onam

    Rachel savours her final days in Sembawang Estate: a morning at the hot spring, a walk through the naval heritage trail, the Onam festival's pookalam flowers, and a seaside dinner at Beaulieu House. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Canberra House, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Sembawang Recreation Centre. Covered: Sembawang heritage and colonial history, Hot spring experience and cost, Onam festival and community events, Seaside dining at Beaulieu House, Cost of living in Sembawang, Natural beach and park activities. Chapters:00:00 Sembawang Estate01:23 Sembawang Park02:46 Beaulieu House04:09 Canberra House06:13 Hawker centre interior07:06 Festival lawn with music and chatter A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SingaporeTravel #HotSpring #OnamFestival #SembawangPark #BeaulieuHouse #ColonialHistory #Hawkering #BeachDay #LocalSingapore #TravelGuide #SembawangEstate #CulturalFestival #CostOfLiving #SingaporeBeaches #HeritageTrail https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Sembawang's Quiet Return to Nature

    Rachel spends her sixth day in Sembawang Estate, soaking in the serenity of Sembawang Hot Spring Park and walking through the newly-protected freshwater swamp forest that housing plans won't touch. She reflects on the quiet north coast, the cost of a simple day, and the kampong soul of the town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Canberra House, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Sembawang Park, Sembawang Beach, Beaulieu House. Covered: Sembawang Hot Spring Park ritual and cost, Sembawang new nature conservation area, Sembawang colonial heritage walk, Sembawang local food and hawker costs, Sembawang daily cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Sembawang Hot Spring Park02:22 Canberra House03:38 Gibraltar Crescent04:59 Sembawang Park05:46 PAssion Wave07:33 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SembawangEstate #SingaporeTravel #Singapore #SembawangHotSpring #BukitCanberra #SingaporeHawker #SembawangPark #SingaporeHistory #ColonialSingapore #SingaporeNature #Pangolin #SingaporeFood #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SingaporeCoast #HotSpringPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Sembawang's Last Kampong Mosque and Oldest Tree

    Rachel spends a rainy day in Sembawang visiting the only surviving coastal kampong mosque, sees the oldest rubber tree in Singapore, explores the colonial bungalows and shipyard history, and reflects on the town's quiet transformation. Plus practical notes on transport, costs, and settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Canberra House, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road. Covered: Sembawang heritage trail, Kampong mosque history, Hot spring experience, Local food costs, Town transformation. Chapters:00:00 Sembawang Park01:55 Cyprus Road04:12 Canberra House05:35 Mosque courtyard06:55 Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre08:49 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeHeritage #HotSpring #Kampong #SembawangEstate #SingaporeHistory #TravelPodcast #SingaporeFood #HawkerCentre #NavyHeritage #TravelGuide #SingaporeLocal #SembawangPark #MosqueHistory #OldTree #SingaporeAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  21. 22

    Sembawang's Naval Ghosts and a Hot Spring Soak

    Day four in Sembawang Estate: I'm walking the old naval base, from black-and-white houses to the shipyard, and finishing with a foot soak at the hot spring. Plus the real costs of a quiet, history-heavy day in Singapore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Canberra House, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road, Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang. Covered: Sembawang naval and colonial history, Sembawang War and industry legacy, Sembawang hot spring and park, Sembawang food and hawker costs, Sembawang local transport and SIM practicalities. Chapters:02:39 Sembawang Park05:18 Beach07:25 Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang09:40 Charcoal Mookata 1018 Sembawang - The Addiction Bistro10:50 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SembawangHeritageTrail #SembawangPark #SembawangHotSpring #SingaporeHistory #ColonialSingapore #BlackAndWhiteHouses #SembawangBeach #BukitCanberra #HawkerCentre #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeFood #SingaporeLocal #SingaporeBeach #SingaporeHiddenGems #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  22. 21

    Sembawang's Last Natural Beach and Battleship Playground

    Rachel spends day three in Sembawang Estate exploring Sembawang Park, the battleship playground, and one of Singapore's last natural beaches. She walks the coast, visits a colonial house restaurant, learns about the black-and-white bungalows, and reflects on the area's naval past while watching ships in the Johor Straits. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Sembawang Beach, Battleship Playground, Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road, Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard, Canberra House (Admiralty House). Covered: Sembawang Park beach and playground, Colonial black-and-white houses and naval heritage, Sembcorp dockyard and working port, Hawker costs and local food, Kampong mosque and oldest rubber tree. Chapters:00:00 Sembawang Park01:46 Battleship Playground03:50 Beaulieu House05:53 Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang07:13 Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre09:42 Bus ride A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SembawangPark #SingaporeBeaches #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeHistory #ColonialSingapore #SembawangBeach #SingaporeHawker #SingaporeNature #SingaporeNorth #BlackAndWhiteHouses #SingaporeHeritage #TravelSingapore #SingaporeLocal #JohorStraits #SembawangFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  23. 20

    Sembawang's Hot Spring, History, and Old Trees

    Rachel's second day in Sembawang Estate: cooking eggs at the mainland's only hot spring, exploring the colonial naval base story from Beaulieu House to a 1963 kampong mosque, and planning a seaside sunset. Plus practical notes on getting around the north coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Gibraltar Crescent, Cyprus Road, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard, Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Canberra House, Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang. Covered: Hot spring park details, Colonial naval base history, Kampong mosque and heritage, Sembawang heritage trail, Onam festival preview, Local dining and costs. Chapters:01:19 Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard02:47 Sembawang Park04:28 Canberra House05:13 Community Brew06:25 Sembawang Recreation Centre07:27 Bukit Canberra A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SingaporeTravel #HotSpring #SembawangPark #BeaulieuHouse #SembawangHeritageTrail #OnamFestival #SingaporeHistory #ColonialSingapore #TravelPodcast #SingaporePodcast #NorthRegion #CoastalWalk #Kopitiam #SingaporeIsland #WeekendGetaway #ExploringSingapore https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  24. 19

    Sembawang's Hot Springs and Naval Ghosts

    Rachel moves to Sembawang Estate and spends her first day exploring the only natural hot spring on mainland Singapore, cooking eggs at 70°C, then walking the colonial-era naval base remnants—from black-and-white bungalows to a battleship playground. She also sorts out her bank account and digs into the practical costs of settling in this quiet northern suburb. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Sembawang Estate, Singapore. Places in this episode: Sembawang Hot Spring Park, Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre, Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House, Canberra House, Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang, Cyprus Road, Gibraltar Crescent. Covered: sembawang estate overview, hot spring park, colonial naval history, hawker food, banking and sim, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 MRT station concourse01:10 Sembawang Hot Spring Park02:49 Cyprus Road04:35 Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang07:30 Beaulieu House09:02 Quiet room interior at evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sembawang #SembawangHotSpring #SembawangPark #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeHistory #NavalBase #BlackAndWhiteHouses #BukitCanberra #HawkerFood #SingaporeLocal #MovingToSingapore #CostOfLiving #SingaporeBeaches #OnamFestival #SingaporeOldAndNew #HeritageTour #HDBLife #SingaporeRain https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  25. 18

    Punggol's Last Day: Hawkers, Rain, and a Farewell

    Rachel spends her final full day in Punggol with a rainy morning at the hawker centre, a last cycle along the waterway, and a seafood dinner at The Punggol Settlement. She reflects on the town's transformation, the hawker stalls' uncertain future, and what it costs to live well in this corner of Singapore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Jewel Bridge, Kelong Bridge, Sunrise Bridge, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Digital District, Waterway Point, Lorong Halus Wetland, Coney Island. Covered: Hawker food, Cycling route, Digital district, Cost of living, Hawker centre future. Chapters:00:00 Jewel Bridge00:27 Kelong Bridge01:47 Punggol Digital District03:20 Waterway Point05:32 The Punggol Settlement A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeFood #HawkerCentre #PunggolWaterway #ConeyIsland #LorongHalus #ThePunggolSettlement #ChiliCrab #NasiLemak #SingaporeCostOfLiving #PunggolDigitalDistrict #TravelGuide #SingaporeLife #MovingToSingapore #BankingInSingapore #HawkerFood #SingaporeCycling https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  26. 17

    Punggol's Onam Farewell and the Hawker Question

    Rachel's last day in Punggol: a final cycle to the Lorong Halus Wetland, the Punggol Onam festival at One Punggol, a hawker centre lunch under the shadow of the management change, and an evening at The Punggol Settlement. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Lorong Halus Wetland, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Digital District, The Punggol Settlement, Coney Island, Punggol Point Jetty. Covered: Hawker centre future, Cultural festival, Cycling, Digital district, Seafood dinner. Chapters:00:00 Lorong Halus Wetland02:29 One Punggol Hawker Centre04:02 Punggol Digital District05:37 The Punggol Settlement06:59 Waterfront08:10 Evening roadside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #SingaporeTravel #OnamFestival #HawkerCentre #PunggolOnam #LorongHalus #ConeyIsland #PunggolDigitalDistrict #SingaporeCycling #ThePunggolSettlement #NasiLemak #SingaporeFood #TravelPodcast #SITCampus #DriverlessBus #PunggolWaterway #SingaporeHawker https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  27. 16

    Punggol's Last Day: Hawker, Wetland, and a Farewell

    Rachel's final day in Punggol: a dawn cycle to the Lorong Halus Wetland, a last hawker breakfast, and a sunset dinner at The Punggol Settlement. She reflects on the town's transformation, the uncertain future of the One Punggol Hawker Centre, and the cost of living in this corner of Singapore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Lorong Halus Wetland, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Waterway Point, OCBC Bank (Waterway Point), Punggol Digital District, Punggol Point Jetty, Coney Island, The Punggol Settlement. Covered: Lorong Halus Wetland, Hawker centre closure, Cost of living in Punggol, Banking for expats, Coney Island, Seafood dinner at Punggol Settlement. Chapters:02:08 Food hall03:20 Waterway Point06:20 Punggol Point Jetty07:28 The Punggol Settlement A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #LorongHalusWetland #OnePunggol #HawkerCentre #ConeyIsland #PunggolSettlement #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeFood #SingaporeHawker #SingaporeCycling #SingaporeBirding #TravelAsia #SingaporeCheapEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  28. 15

    Punggol's Prawning, Fog, and a Hawker Farewell

    Rachel spends her final morning in Punggol prawning at Hai Bin, explores the Punggol Digital District, and grapples with the closure of the One Punggol Hawker Centre as she prepares for her next move. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Hai Bin (Punggol Settlement), Punggol Waterway Park, Punggol Digital District, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Point Jetty, Lorong Halus Wetland, Whisk & Paddle, Tebing Lane. Covered: Prawning and seafood, Hawker centre closure, Urban development, Local food, Walking and cycling routes. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior02:59 City street construction03:57 One Punggol Hawker Centre07:14 Cafe terrace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #SingaporeTravel #Prawning #HaiBin #HawkerCentre #OnePunggol #PunggolWaterway #LorongHalus #PunggolDigitalDistrict #SingaporeFood #TravelVlog #LocalLife #SITCampus #ConeyIsland #TebingLane #SingaporeGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  29. 14

    Punggol's Last Day, Hawker Worries, and a Wetland Sunrise

    Rachel spends her final Punggol day cycling the Lorong Halus Wetland at dawn, checking on the One Punggol Hawker Centre stalls facing an uncertain future, and planning for the upcoming Onam festival. She reflects on the cost of settling in and what the weekend holds. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Lorong Halus Wetland, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Waterway Point, Punggol Point Jetty, Punggol Settlement, Jewel Bridge, Kelong Bridge. Covered: Wetland cycling, Hawker centre future, Daily costs, Kayaking, Seafood dinner, Local festivals. Chapters:00:00 Lorong Halus Wetland01:16 Riverside02:52 Food hall05:21 Waterway Point06:45 Lakeshore07:39 Punggol Settlement08:54 One Punggol Hawker Centre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #LorongHalus #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeCycling #HawkerCentre #CostOfLiving #PunggolSettlement #OnamFestival #SGEats #Wetland #KayakingSingapore #PunggolWaterway #MoveToSingapore #SGTravel #WaterwayPoint #ChilliCrab #BirdWatching #PunggolDigitalDistrict https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  30. 13

    Punggol on Two Wheels and Terminal Time

    Rachel cycles the Punggol Waterway at dawn, takes the new on-demand driverless bus trial, visits Coney Island Park for birds and history, and digs into the hawker centre's uncertain future over a last kopi at One Punggol. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Punggol Waterway Park, Jewel Bridge, Sunrise Bridge, Lorong Halus Bridge, Coney Island Park, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Digital District, SIT Punggol Campus. Covered: Cycling and nature, Urban development, Hawker food future, Futuristic transit, Cost of living, Local neighbourhood life. Chapters:01:46 Coney Island Park03:22 One Punggol Hawker Centre04:37 Punggol Digital District06:35 The Punggol Settlement A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #ConeyIslandPark #PunggolWaterway #PunggolDigitalDistrict #SIT #OnePunggol #HawkerCentre #SingaporeCycling #DriverlessBus #OnamFestival #PulauUbin #SingaporeTravel #Birdwatching #ChiliCrab #PunggolSettlement #LocalLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  31. 12

    Punggol's Wetlands, Bridges, and a Hawker Farewell

    Rachel cycles the Punggol Waterway's five bridges, explores the Lorong Halus Wetland's red bridge and a former landfill turned bio-filter, and returns to One Punggol Hawker Centre before its management changes. Along the way, she unpacks the real costs of a Punggol day, from rent to a S$3 kopi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Punggol Waterway, Jewel Bridge, Kelong Bridge, Sunrise Bridge, Lorong Halus Wetland, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Settlement, Punggol Regional Library. Covered: Cycling routes, Wetland ecology, Hawker food future, Cost of living, Local history. Chapters:00:00 Punggol Waterway02:41 Sunrise Bridge03:50 Bird call05:04 One Punggol Hawker Centre07:12 Street08:39 Punggol Regional Library10:39 Jewel Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #LorongHalus #PunggolWaterway #SingaporeCycling #HawkerCentre #SingaporeEats #NasiLemak #ConeyIsland #BirdWatching #SingaporeNature #PunggolDigitalDistrict #SingaporeHistory #TravelSingapore #CostOfLiving #SGTransport #Satay #OnePunggol #SingaporeTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  32. 11

    Punggol's National Day Afterglow and Hawker Heart

    Rachel spends National Day in Punggol, cycling the waterway, exploring the SAFRA community mural, and digging into hawker centre costs and the future of One Punggol's food scene. She also checks out the Punggol Digital District and the local supper culture at Tebing Lane. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Punggol Waterway Park, SAFRA Punggol, One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Digital District, SIT Punggol Campus, Waterway Point, The Punggol Settlement, Punggol Beach. Covered: Hawker centre food and costs, Punggol Digital District, Coney Island Park, Lorong Halus Wetland, Tebing Lane dining, Local community events, Banking for new residents, Housing costs in Punggol. Chapters:05:03 The Punggol Settlement06:20 Coney Island Park07:27 Lorong Halus Wetland A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #SingaporeTravel #HawkerCentre #SingaporeFood #ConeyIsland #PunggolDigitalDistrict #SingaporeLiving #NationalDaySG #TebingLane #LorongHalus #SingaporeCycling #PunggolWaterway #SmartDistrict #SingaporeCostOfLiving #SingaporeNature #PunggolFood #SingaporeLRT #SingaporeHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  33. 10

    National Day in Punggol and the Old Punggol Road

    Rachel celebrates Singapore's 61st birthday in Punggol with a dawn cycle to Coney Island, a history lesson on Old Punggol Road, and a taste of the National Day pasar malam. She also checks out the new Punggol Digital District and shares the real costs of a day out in Singapore's northeast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Punggol Waterway Park, Coney Island Park, Old Punggol Road Heritage Trail, Punggol Digital District, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), One Punggol, Punggol Settlement, Punggol Fire Station. Covered: Cycling and nature, Heritage and history, Urban development, National Day celebrations, Hawker food costs, Local neighbourhood life. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:20 Cicadas02:48 Punggol Digital District04:09 One Punggol04:59 Punggol Settlement07:06 SAFRA Punggol A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SingaporeTravel #Punggol #NationalDay2026 #SG61 #ConeyIsland #PunggolWaterway #OldPunggolRoad #HeritageTrail #PunggolDigitalDistrict #HawkerFood #SingaporeCycling #PasarMalam #SingaporeFood #OnePunggol #PunggolSettlement #WildlifeSingapore https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  34. 9

    Punggol's Waterway, Coney Island, and a National Day Pasar Malam

    Rachel moves to Punggol, cycles the 4.2km waterway, explores Coney Island's coastal forest, and ends with a bustling National Day pasar malam. She shares practical costs, the new Punggol Digital District, and what it's like to settle into a new neighbourhood during National Day week. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Punggol, Singapore. Places in this episode: Punggol Waterway Park, Coney Island, Punggol Point Jetty, Hai Bin, Lorong Halus Wetland, Whisk & Paddle, Punggol Fire Station, Sengkang-Punggol LRT. Covered: Punggol waterway park, Coney Island, Punggol Point Jetty and prawning, Lorong Halus Wetland, National Day night market, Living costs in Punggol. Chapters:00:00 Car cabin on expressway04:36 Punggol Point Jetty07:17 Punggol Fire Station09:36 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punggol #SingaporeTravel #PunggolWaterway #ConeyIslandSingapore #NationalDay2026 #PasarMalam #HawkerFood #SingaporeLiving #PunggolPoint #LorongHalus #SingaporeGuide #TravelAsia #SIT #DigitalDistrict #PunggolFood #CycleSingapore https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  35. 8

    Last Day in Changi Village

    Rachel spends her final day in Changi Village before moving west. A morning at the hawker centre, a slow walk through the old colonial precinct, and a sunset at Changi Beach with National Day fireworks rehearsal. Practical costs and settling-in notes woven through. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Village Hawker Centre, Changi Point Coastal Walk, Netheravon Road, Hendon Road, Old Changi Hospital, Changi Chapel and Museum, Changi Beach Park, Changi Bay Park Connector. Covered: Changi Village history, Changi Chapel and Museum, National Day fireworks, living costs in Changi Village, hawker food prices, moving from east to west Singapore. Chapters:00:00 Changi Village Hawker Centre01:00 Netheravon Road02:21 Changi Point Coastal Walk03:48 Bus rank05:29 Changi Chapel and Museum07:02 Changi Bay Park Connector A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangiVillage #SingaporeTravel #NationalDay #ChangiBeach #HawkerCentre #NasiLemak #ChangiMuseum #SingaporeFood #TravelPodcast #SingaporeLiving #ChangiPoint #PulauUbin #Singapore #TravelGuide #SoutheastAsia #ChangiChapel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  36. 7

    Changi Village Food Trail and National Day Week

    Rachel spends her last full day in Changi Village exploring the hawker centre's famous stalls, taking a heritage walking tour, and soaking in the National Day week atmosphere. She shares practical costs, local tips, and reflects on her week settling into Singapore. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Village Hawker Centre, Changi Chapel and Museum, Changi Beach Park, Changi Point Coastal Walk, Ciclo e Caffè, The Coastal Settlement, Little Island Brewing Co, Netheravon Road. Covered: Changi Village food, Heritage tour, WWII history, Changi Beach, Practical costs, National Day week. Chapters:00:00 Changi Village Hawker Centre02:36 Netheravon Road04:23 Amigo06:37 Changi Beach Park08:05 The Coastal Settlement A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangiVillage #SingaporeTravel #HawkerCentre #NasiLemak #ChangiChapel #NationalDaySG #HungryGhostFestival #SingaporeFood #PulauUbin #ChangiBeach #TravelPodcast #SingaporeHistory #ChangiPoint #SingaporeDiaries #SGTravel #ChangiEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  37. 6

    Changi Beach, National Day Rehearsals, and July's Hungry Ghost

    On day five in Changi Village, Rachel takes a morning walk along Changi Beach Park, watches planes roar overhead, checks out a heritage exhibition at the airport, and prepares for National Day. Plus what to know about the Hungry Ghost Festival and the cost of a simple day out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Beach Park, Changi Village Hawker Centre, Changi Village Bus Terminal, Changi Airport (T3), Tanah Merah MRT Station, The Coastal Settlement, Changi Point. Covered: Changi Beach Park & plane spotting, Hawker breakfast costs & culture, Changi Airport's Hello Changi Precinct exhibition, Hungry Ghost Festival & National Day week, Living in Changi Village & local transport. Chapters:00:00 Changi Beach Park01:32 Changi Village Hawker Centre02:57 Changi Village Bus Terminal04:02 The Coastal Settlement05:34 Changi Point06:54 City evening08:06 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangiVillage #SingaporeTravel #ChangiBeach #PlaneSpotting #SingaporeFood #HawkerCentre #NationalDaySG #HungryGhostFestival #TravelPodcast #SingaporeGuide #ChangiAirport #CostOfLiving #EastCoastPark #ChangiPoint #PulauUbin #SingaporeLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  38. 5

    Changi Village Heritage and a National Day Rehearsal

    Rachel spends day four in Changi Village joining a heritage walking tour, sampling the famous nasi lemak, and catching the National Day rehearsals from Changi Beach Park. She shares practical tips on costs, local transport, and settling in during National Day week. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Village Hawker Centre, Netheravon Road colonial barracks, Changi Chapel and Museum, Changi Beach Park Carpark 5, Changi Beach Park Carpark 2. Covered: heritage tour, hawker food, National Day rehearsal, history, practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Changi Village Hawker Centre00:58 Changi Chapel and Museum02:53 Hawker centre interior04:14 Beach at dusk05:24 Firework07:15 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangiVillage #SingaporeTravel #NationalDaySG #ChangiHawkerCentre #NasiLemak #ChangiBeach #PlaneSpotting #SingaporeHawker #HeritageTour #ChangiChapel #PulauUbin #SingaporeCostOfLiving #EastCoastSingapore #SGTravel #ChangiAirport #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  39. 4

    The Pulau Ubin Day Trip and Changi Village Rhythms

    Rachel takes a bumboat to Pulau Ubin, explores Chek Jawa wetlands and kampong life, then returns for a sunset at Changi Beach Park. She shares practical costs, the island's history, and a local lunch that makes you feel like a true Singaporean. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Point Ferry Terminal, Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa Wetlands, Mamam Beach, Changi Village Hawker Centre, Changi Beach Park, Jejawi Tower. Covered: Pulau Ubin day trip, Chek Jawa wetlands, Bumboat crossing, Changi Village hawker food, National Day preparation. Chapters:00:00 Changi Point Ferry Terminal01:17 Chek Jawa Wetlands02:35 Pulau Ubin03:51 Changi Village Hawker Centre05:13 Sea terrace06:25 Changi Beach Park07:41 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PulauUbin #ChekJawa #ChangiVillage #SingaporeTravel #SingaporeFood #HawkerCulture #TravelAsia #IslandLife #Bumboat #NationalDay2026 #SGTravel #EastRegion #CoastalWalk #PlaneSpotting #ChangiBeach #KampongLife #WeekendTrip #SingaporeBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

  40. 3

    The Nasi Lemak Debate and a Coastal Walk

    Rachel explores Changi Village's hawker centre, tackles the nasi lemak queue, and walks the Changi Point Coastal Walk at sunset. She also shares practical tips on local living, from transport costs to the upcoming National Day celebrations. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Village Hawker Centre, Changi Point Ferry Terminal, Changi Point Coastal Walk, Changi Beach Park, Ciclo e Caffè (Changi Village). Covered: Food and hawker culture, Coastal walk and nature, Local transport and passes, Living costs and settling in, National Day week preparations. Chapters:00:00 Changi Point Coastal Walk01:28 Changi Point Ferry Terminal03:00 Changi Beach Park04:45 City evening06:42 Market hall07:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ChangiVillage #SingaporeTravel #ChangiHawkerCentre #NasiLemak #SatayBeeHoon #ChangiBoardwalk #ChangiBeach #PlaneSpotting #SingaporeNationalDay #PulauUbin #HawkerCentre #SingaporeFood #SingaporeStay #ChangiPoint #SingaporeExpat #ChangiAirport https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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    Landing in Changi, National Day Week

    Rachel Tan lands at Changi Airport as National Day approaches, then settles into Changi Village. The first episode covers the Rain Vortex at Jewel, the practical business of arriving — SIM cards, bank accounts, transit passes — and a sunset walk along the Changi Point boardwalk before a nasi lemak dinner at the hawker centre. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Singapore: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Singapore guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Singapore Travel Podcast with Rachel Tan. Rachel Tan is in Changi Village, Singapore. Places in this episode: Changi Airport, Jewel Changi Airport, Changi Point Ferry Terminal, Changi Point Coastal Walk, Changi Beach Park, Changi Village Hawker Centre, International Muslim Food Stall, Little Island Brewing Co @ Changi Village. Covered: Arrival & settling in, Singapore visa & SG Arrival Card practicalities, Banking & SIM cards for new residents, Jewel Changi Airport Rain Vortex, Changi Village food & hawker culture, Public transport basics & transit passes. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:13 Jewel Changi Airport01:59 Changi Village03:26 Changi Point Ferry Terminal05:26 Changi Point Coastal Walk06:38 Changi Village Hawker Centre08:16 The Coastal Settlement A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SingaporeTravel #ChangiVillage #ChangiAirport #JewelChangi #RainVortex #NasiLemak #HawkerCentre #SingaporeFood #PulauUbin #SingaporeArrival #NationalDaySG #TravelAsia #MovingToSingapore #ChangiBeach #SingaporeGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/singapore/

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Singapore Travel Podcast is a show about travelling in a place where a tropical climate and two monsoon seasons set the pace. The city-state sits on roughly sixty islands, with most urban life along the southern coast and a lowlying central plateau inland. That mix makes every journey a negotiation between weather, water and dense city form.Across episodes the show covers Changi, Bukit Timah, the Southern Ridges and Pulau Ujong, the island that carries most of Singapore's population. These are not just stopovers; they are settings for understanding how this city-state organises itself. The host returns to them in different weather, so the northeastern monsoon and the drier months shape what travel looks like.The show's structure follows the calendar, returning to places as the northeastern monsoon gives way to the inter-monsoon thunderstorms. Revisits are deliberate: a wet morning in Changi, a dry afternoon at Bukit Timah. Over months, the repeated visits build a wor

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