For me, there is plenty to see and do on a trip to the island nation of Singapore, Bugis Street in the Bras Basah district is a pretty good example of where to go to spend a few hours.

Some people tell me there isn’t much to do in Singapore, I absolutely refute that notion. Bugis Street is close to the Waterloo Street Markets, Bencoolan Street is then a short walk to Little India. Whilst Bencoolan Street is now just a street and not an area anymore, the relevance is somewhat diminished as high-end hotels replace the cheap Chinese hostels of the area. Still, I like to wander down Bencoolan Street on occasions.

So, what is there to do in Bugis Street? Well, the street has changed over the years, but for me, the vibe is still pure. There is the nightlife, I never experienced Bugis Street in its heyday of transvestites and transsexuals of the 1950s to the 1980s that has now been cleaned up. For me, my choice of hotel is in Little India where I can step out for an inexpensive meal that is top notch hawker style. Ok, Singapore is not a full destination for me but a stopover destination where I get out and about for a day or two in transit.