Singapore in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

This handy-sized series introduces readers to authentic local & regional dishes from around the Asian continent. Compiled by ...

Singapore in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

What Will Your Singapore Encounter Be...
Soaring over the city on the world's largest observation wheel, the Singapore Flyer


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Laminated & waterproof map for visitors to Singapore from Borch, highlighting top 30 sights & combining a street plan of Singapore city’s central districts with a road map of the Singapore Isl&, plus maps of Sentosa Isl&, Changi Airport & public transport network. On one side is a street plan at 1:14, 000 of Singapore City’s central districts, highlighting selected accommodation, various places of interest & facilities. Metro stations are prominently marked & annotated with line numbers. For drives the map indicates main traffic arteries, one way streets & car parks. The index lists streets, as well as districts, public buildings/sights, hotels, shopping centres, etc. On the reverse are indexed maps of the Singapore Island at 1:120, 000 showing its road & rail networks, with Sentosa Island in greater detail at 1:25, 000. Singapore’s 30 top sights are prominently highlighted, as appropriate, on the main city street plan & on the two road maps. Also provided is a diagram of the MRT/LRT network, plus a plan showing road access to the terminals at Changi Airport. ...

Lonely Planet Singapore Take in the scent of spices as you trawl through the five-foot-ways of Little India Ride the MRT out to little-visited Singapore surprises Discover why locals leave food out on the streets during the Hungry Ghost Festival Wok-fry your own way to food nirvana In This Guide: Two authors (including a resident), over 900 hours of in-city research, 47 durians consumed Expanded coverage of neighborhoods including two new walking tours & three new excursions Cultural insights & local secrets from a comedian, a curator, a theater director, a writer & a scholar Content updated daily
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Singapore in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...

The City Pack guide to Singaporeby AA Publishing combines practical information with inspiring photographs & a separate pull-out map in a handy pocket format, appealing to both business & leisure visitors. Save time, discover the world’s greatest cities with the AA’s Top 25 sights & experiences from the Asian Civilisations Museum to the Singapore Zoo & River Safari. The guide opens with a section which introduces the readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. This part is followed by four chapters, each exploring a different area of the city. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Further Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the history of the city. The pocket guide is accompanied by a weather-resistant, pull-out map of Singapore with symbols locating all the sights mentioned in the text, to help you navigate the city with ease. The map can be conveniently stored in its own wallet in the back of the guide. AA City Pack Singapore, your handy travel companion for a perfect city break. ...

More than just a travel guide for visitors, the complete residents' guide to Singapore is for residents, ex-pats & tourists alike. About this series: Detailed & illustrated guides providing not only information for visitors but also for those moving to or living in the destination. Written by residents, for residents, these guide books are packed full of full-colour photographs. The guides are divided with information on becoming a resident; relocating & setting up a home; history & culture; exploring the area; nightlife & activities; shopping; eating & drinking; indexed full-colour maps to help you navigate your way. The books are fully-indexed & also include a wealth of contact information including emergency telephone numbers, websites & phone numbers. ...

Singapore in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...