Dress for tropics, Singapore

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  • comfortable wear for walking
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  • wear light colored shirts
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  • wear shorts and caps
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  • the ideal set up
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  • Heat was too much for these guys
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    Bring Light Colored Shirts and walking shorts

    by machomikemd Written Jun 26, 2012 5327 reviews
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    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: when going to hot and humid Singapore. It is best to bring extra light colored t-shirts and athletic of jogging shorts rather than dark colored shirts or jeans as the dark colored shirts tend to absorb more heat rather than reflect the heat of the sun. Singapore is a tropical and humid country and it sits just accros the sea hence light colored t-shirts is best for reflecting part of the heat and humidity and having jeans add weight when walking for long stretches unlike wearing the lighter walking shorts or athletic shorts.

    you will have to bring a change of clothes as you would sweat a lot while touring the Universal Studios and Sentosa Island. more so if you don;t take a bath everyday, specially for the white dudes.

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    Cotton Clothes

    by IrishFem Written Nov 11, 2009 406 reviews

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    Heat was too much for these guys

    Luggage and bags: A small backpack to keep your camera, purse and other small items in, l found carrying anything around at all will add to your discomfort as it is so hot there. Even with a backpack the humidity makes you sweat and feel uncomfortable. Carry water with you at all times, a face cloth and deodorant to freshen up.

    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Cotton clothing, it gets really warm and humid it's best to wear shorts and tee-shirts. You might need a cardigan when you enter any of the large department stores / hotels as it gets cold when the air con is on. Some major hotels will not permit you entry with certain types of clothes so be sure to take something suitable like a summer dress and for men cotton trousers and a shirt.

    Toiletries and Medical Supplies: All readily available.

    Photo Equipment: Your camera or if your really flush buy a new one.

    Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: A umbrella comes in handy for those tropical downpours.

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    NO WINTER CLOTHES

    by Onedragon Updated Mar 23, 2007 566 reviews

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    Luggage and bags: I LOVE TRAVELING LIGHT ..AND WHEN IN SINGAPORE AND SOME OF THE TROPICAL AREA..PACKING LIGHT WAS GREAT !!!!!SINCE COATS AND HEAVY SOCKS AND TOO MANY SHOES CAN BE HEAVY AND FILL UP THE LUGGAGE QUICKLY.. .SINGAPORE WAS FUN TO PACK FOR I AS KNEW I DIDN'T HAVE TO TAKE THOSE LISTED.... : )

    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: LIGHT WEIGHT!!!!!!!!!

    Toiletries and Medical Supplies: WHATEVER IS NEEDED!!!

    Photo Equipment: I TOOK 3 MEMORY CARDS AND 3 BATTERIES AND AN ADAPTER !!! I WAS READY !!!

    Miscellaneous: A SMILE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )

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    Small Hand Towel

    by cjg1 Written Mar 6, 2007 5044 reviews

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    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I highly recommend getting a small hand towel to keep in your bag that you will carry around. Between the constant rain during some days and the very warm temps you will finding having something to wipe down with desirable.

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    Light and Comfortable

    by rhaps0dies Updated Sep 25, 2006 12 reviews

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    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It's mostly sunny all year round. Ideally pack clothes that are light and comfortable, i.e. shorts, t-shirts, loafers/slippers.
    Certain dining outlets and clubs (especially those at hotels) have dress codes, so do bring along something semi-formal, such as long pants and covered shoes for men. Ladies seldom have a hard time getting in to such places. For the men, some of these venues that require a certain dress code may turn you away even though you're tourists, so just be mindful.

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    Too much sun

    by cokes Written Aug 13, 2006 580 reviews

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    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Its hot here in Singapore so I would suggest you pack light and come with lots of shorts and t-shirts.

    Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I would say bring sun block if you plan on spending time at the beach or just merely spending time in the sun.

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    Enjoy the sunshine

    by snuggie Written May 7, 2006 316 reviews

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    sunny singapore

    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Singapore is a tropical country and hence light clothing will be enough.Perhaps bringing an unbrella would be useful as slight rain may came unexpected.

    Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toiletries etc.. are readily available all around Singapore.There are Watsons personal stores and Guardian pharmacy are located islandwide.

    Photo Equipment: Fear not,if you did not enough films or need any photo developing services,most photos center in Singapore offered digital developing services and they are often ready for collection within 1 or 2 days.They are even ready for collection within an hour or so,however,you are need to pay extra for such express services.

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    minimalistic way

    by s583 Written May 1, 2006 17 reviews

    Luggage and bags: Tshirts and cotton shirts/skirts. What has been forgotten can be bought locally.

    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring a dress and nice sandals as well in case.

    Toiletries and Medical Supplies: mosquito repellent

    Photo Equipment: Buy the latest models from Singapore, so don't bother to bring one. Price usually 30% less than British.

    Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: What?

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  • Dress for the tropics indeed!

    by snux_849 Written Nov 4, 2005 48 reviews

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    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light clothing as the weather can get real hot and sticky. Comfortable shoes as one will certainly do a lot of walking in Singapore.

    Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Mosquito repellant especially if you are going to Night Safari, the Zoo, or the Botanic Garden. Dengue is prevalent at this time.

    Miscellaneous: Bottled water!!!

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    What You Forgot, You Can Buy It Here

    by euli Written Jul 10, 2005 58 reviews

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    Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light, summer clothing like T-shirts, sleeveless tops, bermudas and a good comfortable pair of walking shoes for sightseeing.

    A short-sleeved shirt and trousers for the theatre (musicals, plays, performances) or the Esplanade.

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