1 night stopovers - Lone female traveller

Hello,

I%26#39;ll be spending 1 night in Singapore on my way to and from Australia in Feb/March. Arriving on a Friday evening at 18.30 and leaving just after midnight on the Sunday morning - so I have all day Saturday. On the return trip I arrive Saturday early afternoon and leave Sunday lunchtime. Staying at Mandarin Marina on way out and Hilton, Orchard Rd on return.

I%26#39;m travelling alone.

Is it safe to walk around in the evening/night. What about eating/drinking alone in the evenings eg: at Hawker centres? Will I get any unwanted hassle as a female alone?

Also I want to have a Singapore Sling at Raffles! Can I do this alone without feeling uncomfortable!!

Where are good locations near these hotels for breakfast? And does anyone know if gluten free food is easily available in S%26#39;pore?

Apologies if too many questions and thanks in advance for all replies!

1 night stopovers - Lone female traveller

Hi louise ar

Visit night safari at night.

Zoo during daytime.

Food of all choice easily and readily available at Hawker center.

No body care to bother about you, it is a hassle free country,you will feel at ease

1 night stopovers - Lone female traveller

You could probably have rice, if that%26#39;s acceptable to you. They are served in many ways here (e.g. chicken rice, fried rice, rice with dishes, rice with bak kut teh or beef tripe soup, etc), so you won%26#39;t be bored. Oh, but avoid the vegetarian stalls at the hawker centre like a plague, as its imitation meat is almost pure gluten.

A good breakfast to try in Singapore would be kaya toast with half-boiled egg and thick coffee or tea. Most coffee shops sell this and a number of chain shops serving this has sprung up (e.g. Ya Kun, Wang cafe, Coffee and Toast, etc.). I can%26#39;t remember the ones nearest to your hotels, but they are definitely all over the place.

It is generally very safe even for a single female to walk around at night, especially if you stick to crowded places and main roads. Avoid dark alleys and parks and such like of course.

Probably you will be approached by men if you%26#39;re an attractive female, but it%26#39;s not often to see people get dead drunk in public, so they will usually go away if you ask to be left alone. Not dressing too provocatively might help also, I think.

Hi Louise,

Singapore is generally quite safe, and I always felt safe and comfortable touring alone. Just be as cautious as you would be when travelling anywhere at home. Be polite, but firmly say ';no'; if you are bothered in any way.

There are plenty of nice coffee/breakfast places near your hotels.

Enjoy yourself in Singapore,

Denise

Thank you all for your helpful replies.

Am so looking forward to my trip!

L.

louise ar,

At Mandarin Marina, for breakfast, you can go over to Suntec City (across from your hotel), there%26#39;s a food court (think it%26#39;s called Food Republic)on the ground level. Alternatively, at Marina Square, there%26#39;s also food court and these places should open in the morning selling breakfast items for the office workers in that area. Check with your hotel concierge, I%26#39;m sure they can point you to the right place.

Singapore is a safe place to walk alone in the evening and even at night (at least till 10.30pm). The malls closed at 10pm.

Do have an enjoyable time in Singapore

yaha88, thanks for the tips re: breakfast near MM.

Rest assured, the SG police motto

';low crime does not mean no crime';. with its already low crime rate, you can be sure of walking safely at night.

Marina area is populated, link ways connecting all the way to City Hall MRT, Raffles City, shops along the way. In fact, its the shoping belt to the station. to Suntec, also well connected, but could be very crowded depending on season.

Suntec basement foodcourt starts serving ~7.30am, as for Marina Square Food Loft(food court), better check it out yourself. Well, last resort, there are MacDonalds around, not sure whether they run 24hrs. Sorry, can%26#39;t tell you much in the city as I am not familiar with them, but in the heartland where locals live, they operates 24hrs.

If you want a western style breakfast, I have been recommended Delifrance. They have many outlets so there%26#39;s bound to be one close to where you%26#39;re staying. All addresses are listed on their website.

Enjoy your trip. I love the opportunity of being able to sightsee on my own and with everything happening until so late in the evening is a real bonus - you don%26#39;t have to be shored up in your room with the tv.

Hi Louise,

Albeit Sg is a well-governed country, always be careful and be alert of your belongings. And in some places, like Geylang and Little India, it%26#39;s good to ensure that you are dressed appropriately. You could attract some unnecessary attention. And always walk along the main street. Don%26#39;t venture too far out into the small streets in these areas alone. And if you see any construction sites, steer clear from it.

As a rule of thumb, always walk in areas where there are lots of people, along the main streets. Hawker Centres in Sg are generally very safe. And always avoid groups of drinking men. If you see a group of men drinking at a table at the hawker centre, then find a seat which is some distance away from them.

In recent years sg has quite a number of foreign construction workers, (not implying that they cause social crimes), but always exercise caution when you find a group of men watching/tailing you. If you ever find yourself threatened in any ways, run to the nearest stall you can find and seek help from the vendor. Or if time doesnt allow you to run, just shout for help from the passer-by. Singaporeans will help you.

Drinking and eating alone in the late hours up to 11pm is fine but depending on where you are going. If in doubt, perhaps just let us know which are the places you have in mind? Which are the hawker centres you want to go?

Thanks for all the good advice!