What to pack for Singapore

Luggage and bags: It really depends on you. I always travel with a big Longchamp shoulder bag which houses all my gadgets, makeup and wallet. But most guys travel with knapsacks. Don't worry too much as Singapore is a safe country. I haven't heard of any theft or snatchers here.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: COMFIEST shoes you can ever find. You'll be walking all over.

Bring disposable slippers. Most places/houses/hostels will ask you to leave your shoes at the door. You'll end up going barefoot inside. I stayed in a hostel once and saw most people in socks or barefoot. Good thing I had brand new disposable slippers. Singaporeans are fussy about bringing dirt from the outside into their homes.

Have a small foldable umbrella in your bag. The weather can be super duper sunny then all of a sudden, will rain in the afternoon.

As for clothing.... the coolest you can find. Thin material if possible. Singapore is a HOT place. I usually survive my 4-5 days there in shorts and the thinnest tops I have. Prepare clothes for hot weather.

**bring a sarong to tie around your waist. :) Some temples provide some for you to wrap yourselves in but... if you're icky about using stuff that have been used before...bring your own sarong.
Sunglasses/hats might be good too. :)

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Your medical supplies is up to you. But what you should always have with you are TISSUES. Hand tissues and/or WET ONES. Here in singapore, most places (hawker centers) won't give you tissues/napkins when you order your food. If they do...there most likely be a hidden charge/payment. Just always have tissues, wetones, and/or a hand sanitizer. :)

Photo Equipment: Almost every traveller has a digital camera right? Just make sure you pack a universal adaptor. Singapore plug outlets have the big 3 prong one...all of them flat.

Luggage and bags: Leave that luggage if you are not going to stay too long. As you can almost get anything u need here & cheap. there's always a shop near the corner and lots of 24hours store to purchase those. Even if you are ready to make a big spending on your shopping. You can use the Singapore Postal Service to Mail your shopping item home.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: if you don't need to dress for the occassion, slip-on is the best. or your walking shoe for the long hours of shopping. Or just go shop for one. Singapore is a big shopping paradise, from branded goods to home designer. you can get a large variety of design here....however do take note that you can hardly find anything you want that suit a cooler environment..

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I really suggest you get a good SUN BLOCK in Singapore. as you tend to get alot of sun in singapore. SUN burn are common for those who visit singapore from Europe. Do not sit under the sun too long.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Make sure you bring your SUN BLOCK. alot of foreigner thought that a little while on the cool near beach is ok. However, the warm sun in singapore is really very bad for the skin. Even Singaporean get bad SUN BURN. Use those Mosquito Repellent with skin moisture that help your skin from dryness by the huminity.

Miscellaneous: Be sure to have your identity card or passport for the frequent night spot check by the police. If you are afraid to loose them and leave them in the hotel save..f. a copied of your passport is ok. Note that smoking in public and under age could get yourself in trouble. most aircondition places, smoking are not allowed. Some open concept food stall have mark up an area for smoking

Miscellaneous: There are taxes for bringing tobacco and alcohol into Singapore. You have to declare what you bring in and be taxed accordingly. If you try to hide it to avoid the tax and get caught, there is a hefty fine.

Customs information can be found here:

http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trad/imp/Importation+of+Intoxicating+Liquors+and+Tobacco+Products.htm

Miscellaneous: At Changi Airport, at check in, all carry-on luggages must follow strict LAG rules for Liquids, Aerosol and Gels for hand-carried luggage.

If in doubt, call up in advance.

You can also refer to website below:

Happy packing.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: My daughter suffered a swimmers ear infection while in Singapore. The doctor put her on antibiotics and I asked them if Singapore sold "Aqua Ear". He told me that Singaporeans do not suffer from swimmers ear, which I found interesting as they live in a tropical climate. If you forget to take some from home, buy some surgical methylated spirits.

Luggage and bags: Just bring your essential item, you can purchase easily in Singapore

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Make sure you have a good walking shoes & flip flop

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: If you are contact lens users, make sure you have enough storage solutions & eyedrops with you. Singapore may be too dry for some & during October of the year you may encounter haze. It is also hard to find any storage solutions for contact lens after 10pm, as most of the 24/7 stores do not sell them.

Photo Equipment: Make sure you have your charger & universal plug with you. some of the hotel will provide upon request.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Make sure you have your swimming gear, Singapore is an island surrounded by sea, make a trip to the sea, most hotels also has a swimming pool.

Miscellaneous: SUN BLOCK/shield/tanning lotions, Singapore is a tropical island & like summer throughout the year, make sure you don't get sburn.un Most of my friends (oversea/local) did not notice this & been enjoying themselves in the Sun, walking around the city & sun-tanning by the beach & got really burn. Do take note that you have to re-apply the lotions estimated after 2 hours or it would be as good as not applying them.

Luggage and bags: Singapore's a shopper's paradise. I would suggest bringing a foldable bag in case you should buy more than you had planned to.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Your hotel/hostel should provide you with toiletries and medical supplies. If you don't have them (especially at the hostels), just ask. No harm in asking. Singaporeans are usually quite helpful. But if not, there are convenient stores and supermarkets at most parts of the island and these items are normally not expensive.

Miscellaneous: Unlike some countries, Singapore has alot of money changing facilities and you can change foreign currency easily. No need for passport or filling in a form. Almost every shopping mall will have a "money changer", usually manned by an Indian man.

Rates differ slightly. Lower rates at banks and better rates at the money changers. In Orchard Road, Lucky Plaza has the most number of money changers; you can choose to compare rates before you change your currency. But if you're in orchard, I personally like to change money with the money changer at Takashimya, Basement 2. He gives pretty good rates.