After successfully experiencing almost every area of Singapore on our last visit, we had booked our luxury pod accommodation in the only area we hadn't made it to, Arab area. The 'hostel' was amazing, it not only didn't smell bad, it actually smelt good, it was sparklingly clean and had a very relaxed environment. We had a double bed pod on the top bunk, with sockets, a light, hanging space and a little table. We made use of the free nespresso coffee and laundry ...

It was nice to get off the plane in Singapore and not have to hang around in the transit lounge dreading another long flight. We got a taxi to our hostel which had the essentials...air conditioning, a friendly receptionist and a very tidy room mate. The change in temperature was dramatic from the end of the New Zealand summer. Even walking was bringing out a very sweaty Greg, some acclimatisation was needed. The next day we set out to 'do' Singapore and managed ...