The original plan is just Bali, Indonesia, but since there are no direct flights from Cebu and I don’t want to go to Manila just to travel to Bali then we just decided to go to Singapore and stay for 2 days.
As usual, we’re just going to the same places we’ve been to before, especially in Singapore since this is my fourth time and Ron’s second time. Basically, we’re just here for a food trip because I miss Bandung soooo much, my all-time favorite drink!
You can check my other Singapore Trip
DIY Singapore & Malaysia
Emergency Singapore Trip
Flights from Cebu to Singapore depart at 1 AM via Cebu Pacific and arrives at 4 AM. While waiting for our flight, we’re just chilling at Plaza Premium Lounge again.
And here’s us when we arrived at Changi Airport, tired and sleepy as hell. But of course, photo ops are crucial, lol.
Since there are no trains available at that hour, we took a taxi to our hotel, which we had already booked the day before. We stayed around Bugis and made sure we were near the MRT for easy access to everything.
Where we Stayed in Bugis?
We stayed at Hotel Mi Bencoolen for three days and paid 27,000 pesos. Personally, I didn’t like the hotel because the room was very small and a little bit smelly, but the price per night was expensive. Basically, we were paying for the location.
What to do in Singapore for 2 days as a slow traveler?
Before we started our day, we had our first breakfast in Singapore at a hawker center near Bugis, and damn, they offer a healthy full meal at a very affordable price. Why can’t we do this in the Philippines, eh?
We also bought this Tourist Pass with unlimited rides. This is my fourth time in Singapore, but I didn’t know about this. We were supposed to top up our EZ-Link card, but we noticed this at the train station. Since we’re only staying for 2 days, I think this is a much better option to use.
Arab Street and Kampong Glam
This place is best known for its mural art, colorful streets, shops, and Arab food. This can be reached from Bugis Station and a 10-15 minute walk. We just had iced coffee and iced lemon here and went back to the hotel because it’s so hot!
Supertree Grove
People usually visit this place because of its free choreographed light shows that start at 7 PM and 8 PM, each lasting 15 minutes. You can reach Supertree Grove by stopping at Bayfront Station.
We literally just ate there, watched and judged people passing by, and then left at 6 p.m. Since it was so hot and I was already hungry, and I’ve seen the light show many times before, we decided to leave.
Merlion Park
The last time we went here, we didn’t get a decent photo because it was too crowded. So this time, we went there very early, and guess what, there were already other tourists who also came early LOL. Nevertheless, it was still less crowded than before.
Ever since I’ve visited here, I wasn’t able to do the iconic pose here in Merlion Park because I’m too shy to do it. But now, I don’t give a damn anymore LOL
I even made Ron do it against his will.
Where to Eat?
Newton Hawker Centre
Where else should we eat but at Newton Hawker Centre? The go-to hawker centre for both tourists and locals. To be honest, or maybe it’s just us, we don’t really like their food here. I guess, they’re just overrated.
Lau Pau Sat
Another famous hawker centre. This was my first time eating there because my Google search skills for hawker centres usually only lead me to the overrated Newton. *rolls eyes* But overall, I like their food.
Ice Cream Sandwich
Then we went to Orchard to try the sandwich ice cream because Ron wasn’t able to try this before. It was very nostalgic for both of us because when we were still kids, this is a common snacks (bread loaf + ice cream)! If you experience this when you’re still a kid then bless your soul.
King of Fried Rice
This is very famous in Singapore, and since we were at ION Orchard Mall that afternoon, we tried it. It was okay, though maybe a little too salty for us. We were craving vegetables, but we were already too hungry, so we didn’t have a choice.
On our third day, we’ll be flying to Bali, and we have to leave early since our flight is at 9:00 AM. I’m very excited for this flight because it will be my first time flying with Singapore Airlines. Everyone in my little family has already flown with them except me, so it’s finally my turn!
The one-way ticket from Singapore to Bali is 40,000 pesos. And yes, I know it’s expensive, but we booked it the month before and I honestly don’t mind – I just really want to fly with them. lol
Watched The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for the entire flight to calm my anxiety. As you know, I have a fear of flying – even though I’m a frequent flyer, lol!
As ignorant travelers, we were so amazed that there was Wi-Fi on board cries. We’ve tried other Star Alliance airlines like ANA and Asiana Airlines, but I can’t remember if they had Wi-Fi.
When we arrived at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, we immediately lined up for immigration, but it was pure chaos. Some Malaysians didn’t understand the concept of a “single line,” which was quite frustrating because they kept cutting into the queue since they were traveling as a group.
Anyhoo, we’re here!
Our tour guide picked us up and sent us to our hotel. If you want to hire someone for your tours, you can contact our guide, Artha Bali Driver, as he was so friendly and helpful. There are many cities and towns in Bali, but for first-time visitors, the best place to go, based on most recommendations, is Ubud.
Where to Stay in Ubud?
In Ubud, we stayed at Adil Villa and Resort. It’s just five minutes away from Ubud Center, the main hub for tourists.
For three nights, we paid only 13,000 pesos, and the place is definitely worth it. It’s very quiet, and our room is spacious! They also have a pool overlooking their own rice field, where they grow crops used in their restaurant.
On our first day, we chose to chill in the villa and have dinner later in Ubud center.
What to Do in Ubud?
First Day: Lempuyang Temple and Ubud Tour
Lempuyang is one of the sacred and holiest temple in Bali. When entering the temple, you should follow a strict dress code, which they will provide in the entrance – a sarong and a shawl.
Our tour guide gave us the option to customize the tour as long as it was manageable and the spots were not too far from each other. On our first day, we went to Lempuyang Temple in the morning and then to Ubud in the afternoon.
The tour cost us 950K IDR, or around 4,800 pesos.
He picked us up at 3:00 AM for our Lempuyang Temple tour since it’s about three hours away from Ubud.
Tirta Gangga Palace
Tirta Gangga is a sacred water palace and feels like stepping into a real-life fairytale once you get in. With its serene pools, statues, and lush gardens, it stands out as one of Bali’s most enchanting destinations. This is just 30-40 minutes away from Lempuyang Temple that’s why we included this to the morning tour.
You can read more about the Lempuyang Tour HERE.
Monkey Forest
In the afternoon, we went back to Ubud to visit the Monkey Forest. It is one of Bali’s unique attractions in the heart of the city, where monkeys roam freely in its 27-acre jungle-like sanctuary. Just be careful with your belongings, as monkeys in Bali can be a bit mischievous and won’t hesitate to grab any shiny objects that catch their attention.
Second Day: Kuber ATV Bali Adventure & Omma Dayclub (with the view of Tegenungan Waterfall)
I’ve been looking forward to this day because it’s one of the adventures you shouldn’t miss in Bali – the ATV adventure. There are many ATV tours in Bali, but we booked with Kuber because their routes stand out. Kuber’s track is more cinematic and varied than most operators, featuring dark, long tunnels, waterfalls, rivers, and mostly off-road jungle trails, which makes it even more fun!
The Kuber ATV Adventure lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the solo ride costs 1,400,000 IDR (around ₱4,800 per person). A bit pricey, yes – but it’s absolutely worth it!
Read more about the Kuber Adventure HERE
Omma Dayclub
I didn’t know about this, but day clubs are quite famous here in Bali. It’s like you can’t leave Bali without experiencing one of their day clubs. However, we’re not into them anymore – those party animal days are behind us. loljk
But yeah, since we’re not into day clubs, night clubs, or whatever effin’ club that is, I still searched for other options to experience it—and good thing I did because I found Omma Dayclub. It’s basically a day club for introverts lol. It has a really nice view of Omma Dayclub and is set close to nature, overlooking the beautiful Tegenungan Waterfall, which makes it feel more relaxed and less crowded compared to other famous day clubs.
We booked through Klook for only ₱2,000, and it was consumable too.
Read more about Omma Dayclub HERE
Third Day: Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Penida
Freediving with the Manta Rays is one of my dreams and here we are heading to Manta Point. Unfortunately, Ron only stayed in Nusa Lembongan because the waves are to high we almost thought we’re going to die.
Anyway, if you want to know more about what happened, you can check it HERE.
After the Manta Ray Encounter, we also transferred to our next hotel in Seminyak.
Where to Stay in Seminyak?
We stayed in , however, I wasn’t able to took some photo of the room because we’re too dead tired. But so far, we love the location of the hotel since it’s near to everything.
What to do in Seminyak?
Stroll around the area and go shopping.
Since, we we’re too traumatized and tired from the Nusa Lembongan trip, we decided to chill on this day and go shopping to calm our nerves lol.
It started raining that day as well so it was a good decision to just stay.
