tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post2671400776401440370..comments2023-10-20T14:01:27.354+02:00Comments on Lil'Fel Rocks the World: Indie Guide to Partying in Singapore as a StudentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-6657963614215408742011-09-12T15:43:51.521+02:002011-09-12T15:43:51.521+02:00that's wicked, look forward to it!that's wicked, look forward to it!Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649470081163992926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-52601969082130564332011-09-12T15:32:15.929+02:002011-09-12T15:32:15.929+02:00if anyone wants an indepth guide to singapore club...if anyone wants an indepth guide to singapore clubbing+eating+culture, i'll be doing a guide in addition to the reviews that are on my site. Http://athingcalledlove.wordpress.com <br />@lil'fel i hope you don't mind i'll be linking back to your blog too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-30025708156947839942011-04-16T14:57:16.306+02:002011-04-16T14:57:16.306+02:00I have TD right now and its kicking my ass...so pi...I have TD right now and its kicking my ass...so pick up Imodium eh? thanks for the suggestionJustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-66342066883017072662011-04-07T14:43:37.904+02:002011-04-07T14:43:37.904+02:00hey justin, I'm not sure if you saw but here i...hey justin, I'm not sure if you saw but here is some mega cheap accom in Bali (in the young surfer area, kuta). i stayed at the more expensive of the two but the quality really isn't bad. In regards to surfing i know people rent motorbikes and find wicked spots, but unfortunately it's not my forte so i can't guide you. i can ask around though<br /><br />http://lilfelrockstheworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/indie-guide-kuta-bali-cheap-living.html<br /><br />@nathan: eat with your right, wipe with your left! regarding my harsh judgment of SNG, I mean.. as long as your expectations are right, one can like the place. For me, I had went thinking it was going to be the crazy debauchery of SE Asia and was just disappointed. When you can afford it though, it must be nice to have a reprieve of the scheming hectic chaos of the rest of the sub continent. most expats in jakarta use it as a stopping ground for visa runs though.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649470081163992926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-22275036781944844672011-04-07T14:24:41.818+02:002011-04-07T14:24:41.818+02:00shit thanks man, always nice to have an insider...shit thanks man, always nice to have an insider's perspective. <br />All we have been reading is how singapore isnt the best place to go in SE asia on a trip but we have free accommodations with some family so it was an easy choice for us. is there any must do cheesy touristy things to do in Singapore, as much as this goes against the morals of this blog..<br />We havent really got a place to stay in Bali, and we're pretty easy going as to where abouts we stay for the week we are there. any suggestions for places to go explore there? we were thinking of surfing for a couple days too. whats this about the beaten track? havent heard anything about that. <br />glad I found this blog, so hard to find a good travel guide that isnt full of the obvious shit to do. thanks again. cheersUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10253526520471681482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-65877689965581209862011-04-04T06:18:53.808+02:002011-04-04T06:18:53.808+02:00and a second comment to address the more general p...and a second comment to address the more general picture, about trying to enjoy singapore even though it's clean, safe, and you won't have 8 days of dhiarrea for eating rice.<br /><br />what's true about fel's post:<br />- the city is clean as a hospital, that's true. If you're looking for jakarta or bangkok dirt, you're not going to find it. the city has absolutely no indie or hip feeling whatsoever. <br />- if you're on a SE asia budget, you're going to have a harder time in Singapore. clean timely subway and stuff like that doesn't come without higher prices. keep in mind that the city is still less than half as expensive as paris or ny for example.<br />- if you don't look for anything good and just go wherever the city wants tourists to go, you're going to have a shit-time. malls, theme parks, and subsidized bars are singapore's worst.<br /><br />but then again <br />- when you come to singapore as part of your trip to indonesia/thailand/SEasia, keep in mind that it's your only few days of comfy city, taxis that wont rip you off, food that wont give you diarrhea, leaving your camera on a restaurant table for an hour without anyone stealing it, going to a "normal" theatre or cinema, speaking english with anyone, etc...<br /><br />- really try and experience singapore's food. i believe i'm being honest when saying there is no better place for food in asia. litteraly. They have food from every single corner of the continent, it's insanely convenient, you'll never struggle with the menus, and it's cheap.<br /><br />anyway. singapore is hated by thousands of shoestring travellers from around the globe who are expecting i-dont-know-what when landing here. it's likely you'll just stay for a few days, so sit back, eat plenty of awesome food, have drinks in cool bars around the city, enjoy what seems to be a the only non-chaotic city in southeast asia and then head off to crazy palawan or phuket<br /><br />as for the HK-SG rivalry, I could comment on it forever :-) so i'm not gona start here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-40564645341185331372011-04-04T05:53:00.759+02:002011-04-04T05:53:00.759+02:00yo, it's nathan again. fel asked, so a very qu...yo, it's nathan again. fel asked, so a very quick update on what to do:<br /><br />- for great food, my personnal advice would be little india. try out banana leaves restaurants in chander road, for example after taking a walk in the neighbourhood to fill up your appetite. you can eat awesome biryanis with your bare hands, on banana leaves and have your stomach full for 3US$. don't forget: eat with your right hand. or left hand. can't remember, but one of them is offensive to use for anything else than wiping your ass.<br />there are some awesome food tips here: http://www.openingceremony.us/entry.asp?pid=3131<br /><br />-right after dinner at little india, head out to night and day, a cool bar with a cosy indie atmosphere. it's further down the road on selegie. walls are covered with graffitis, you can also contribute (perhaps the only place in singapore where you wont be canned for doing it). when there's not too much people you can choose the music, the bartenders are friendly. also, from 7to9 its 1 for 1 so get there early to get drunk if you're on a budget.<br /><br />-new club which is pretty good would be home club. they have some local artists, sometimes it's not the best sometimes you'll be amazed. cover entrance is always cheap compared to the rest of the city. but as always, zouk gets most good international DJs, so always check their website if you're coming to see if they have anyone good.<br />good events are often posted here: http://www.juice.com.sg/events/<br /><br />as for bali, i'm sure you heard 1000x times: STAY OFF THE BEATEN TRACK!<br /><br />nathannathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-21714536420214555722011-04-02T09:08:50.086+02:002011-04-02T09:08:50.086+02:00got any updates on singapore or bali. a buddy and ...got any updates on singapore or bali. a buddy and I are heading out there in a couple weeks. This blog is unreal. thanks for the info. and wheres that cheap alcohol shop! hahaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10253526520471681482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-90583447588808072612010-08-23T11:39:28.922+02:002010-08-23T11:39:28.922+02:00Nathan, merci mec pour the advice. I'm going t...Nathan, merci mec pour the advice. I'm going to integrate it. that would be super sweet if you could send me a pic of some of the clothing in Haji lane. i'm thinking one cool pic of you or someone in any of the clothing they bought there, or a pic or something you liked there. <br /><br />um...the address for the alcohol shop would be the best place ever ?!??! Exactly what this poor student's guide needs. <br /><br />thanks again man, you can help make this page one of the best for singapore travel while living there. start a blog dude, seriously.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649470081163992926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-82441864694969832112010-08-23T11:04:32.459+02:002010-08-23T11:04:32.459+02:00ok fel!
I did check out alex's tips, so here g...ok fel!<br />I did check out alex's tips, so here goes:<br /><br />1. haji lane is definitely cool. not exactly like le marais, the shops made me feel more new york-ey. it's 90% for girls, it's not expensive...it's indie-designers, really cute clothes and accessories. <br /><br />2. he's also right about mustafa: great indian food, cheap.... just singapore.<br /><br />3. i found an AMAZING alcohol shop. it's half the price of seven eleven; i paid 38 bucks for an absolut when it was 80 at the 7 eleven. the lady is an old chinese gal, and she has the most amazing collection of bottles i have ever seen. she showed me bottles from all over the planet.<br />next time i'll write down the address and take pictures for you, so you'll have more details and u can update your post.<br /><br />see ya round<br /><br />nathannathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-11805954275820134512010-08-03T10:20:43.827+02:002010-08-03T10:20:43.827+02:00i'll be back in Paris in April, we'll defi...i'll be back in Paris in April, we'll definitely party it up at le gymnase. merci pour les tipsFeliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649470081163992926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-73390793847299802922010-08-02T19:09:13.885+02:002010-08-02T19:09:13.885+02:00@Felicia thanks for adding my contribution to your...@Felicia thanks for adding my contribution to your article, i could talk about Sg for hours but regarding shopping and asia, that was the two things I thought after reading your article:) would also add a detail : Singapore is really affordable for the poor student : 1€ = 2SGD isn't ? of course for travelling it is not the same as thailand, malaysia, indonesia,.. <br /><br />@Paul It seems that i am not the only one who miss Asia SG is really awesome for parties (like HK) and the Zuk is just one of the numerous club you have : attika, double o, amnesia, the bar of swisshotel (one party on the hellipad every monthes), zirca, etc…<br /><br />Camille told me about you two travelling…But we may meet soon, as i am the new roommate living in Le Gymnase up to the end of September<br /><br />Keep writing and rocking the world,<br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-39202804904877669872010-08-02T18:33:44.786+02:002010-08-02T18:33:44.786+02:00I think Singapore would be amazing if you are a br...I think Singapore would be amazing if you are a brand new millionaire and looking for money to spend on cool stuff, or a 12 year old kid wanting to go to one of the biggest accumulation of theme parks in the world (that we didn't go to... but next time, i'm not missing the BSG RIDE!!!).<br /><br />In the end, I really think Singapore is hiding much more to offer than what we've experienced and i have a sense that living there and scratching a bit deeper above the surface would unravel über cool secrets.<br /><br />Our partying there reminded me of the good times you can have in Asia... :nostalgic:Paul Paulsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443621828055348623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-32750218390366095572010-08-02T18:20:03.799+02:002010-08-02T18:20:03.799+02:00Thanks for the advice Alex, I've included it i...Thanks for the advice Alex, I've included it in the guide. Haji Lane sounds amazing, I wish I knew about it before! I'm glad you had a rad time during ur studies there. I'm afraid I was a bit too critical of Singapore but I'm sure I'll find more and more the underground scene when I go through again.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649470081163992926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692590391834471433.post-50432770432353394412010-08-02T10:03:10.518+02:002010-08-02T10:03:10.518+02:00i have been living in singapore for 6 months as a ...i have been living in singapore for 6 months as a student....<br /><br />For your next stop in SG:<br /><br />I think you missed a nice place for shopping : "Haji Lane" it is a street near the raffles hospital.<br />It is a lovely and little street that I would compare to "Le marais" in Paris. They are many little shop with alternative cothes, and nice bars. It is one of the only streets where you can hang out without being in a Mall :)<br /><br />In little india, you should definitely go to "Mustafa's center", which is an open crazy indian mall 365/365 24h/24, you can find everything from vintage casios, to indian classic outfits.<br /><br />To conclude, i would say that as you said Singapore has nothing to do with the rest of SE Asia, but it is a crazy place for studying, living, and TRAVELLING. You can travel around for very cheap.<br /><br />Good luck for your trip,<br /><br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com