Travel Singapore

If you are in transit for a couple of hours and have enough time, you can go for a free tour of the city (you can find out more from the special counter of Changi airport).
Singapore's laws are very strict (smoking cigarettes, chewing gum...). Drug trafficking is punishable by the death sentence. Unexpected tests can be performed at the airport. If a urine test turns out positive, the law considers that the drug was taken on the spot (for information, traces of derivatives of cannabis can stay in the system for close to 3 weeks).
Although the air is humid (75%), the prevailing heat may cause dehydration. You should therefore think of drinking a lot of water.
As for shopping, check the standards of the goods bought to avoid difficulties using them later on. As much as possible, compare the prices of goods with those in other shops. Demand an international warranty and a written confirmation in case the equipment is to be sent by Post. To avoid being cheated, some shops guarantee the quality of their goods and their affordable prices by posting on their doors the red and white logo displaying "Good Retailer Scheme". In case of a dispute, the Small Claims Court offers a very fast judgment procedure of 2 days (for a fee of S$ 10).
Following the Bali attacks on 12 October that mainly targeted Western tourists, travellers are reminded that although there is no precedent in the country, the risk of terrorist attacks have not been ruled out completely.