{"id":281922,"date":"2023-10-31T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T04:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=281922"},"modified":"2023-10-31T12:43:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T04:43:44","slug":"is-singapore-boring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/is-singapore-boring\/","title":{"rendered":"Glitzy nightlife, cool cafes, and tons of local quirks: Why do we still think Singapore is boring?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, Singapore. We love you for your vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-local-food-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food scene<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do\/in-the-hood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hip neighbourhoods<\/a>, and peaceful <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-new-cafes-singapore-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cafes<\/a>. Avid Honeycombers readers will know that there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do<\/a> around town. Whether you\u2019re out and about with your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-with-kids-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family<\/a> or looking to gallivant <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-things-to-do-singapore-at-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at night<\/a>, the city never sleeps. But despite all of that, it doesn\u2019t stop some Singaporeans from crying out that there\u2019s nothing to do. So let\u2019s get into the thick of it: is Singapore really boring?<\/p>\n<h3>The hidden meaning of boring<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_281924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-281924\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-281924 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-4-900x643.png\" alt=\"is singapore boring honeycombers (4)\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-4-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-4-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-4.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-281924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: John T Via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To call Singapore boring is a cop-out. I believe the word is a mask for deeper feelings of resentment. Friends and family often say they want to leave the city in favour of greener pastures; sometimes for a visit, other times permanently. When I ask why, I\u2019m met with similar responses.<\/p>\n<p>It starts with gripes about how boring Singapore is. Probing further, I uncover new layers and reasons that, in my opinion, have nothing to do with Singapore\u2019s lack of activities. They say it\u2019s too expensive to live in this city, there\u2019s nothing new to see, and things aren\u2019t \u201cgenuine\u201d because of our carefully curated image as a country. And these are all valid reasons.<\/p>\n<p>But if you scratch past the surface of it all, there are several deeper meanings to their definition of \u201cboring\u201d. Why is <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-cafes-in-johor-bahru-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cafe hopping in Johor Bahru<\/a> or partying in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-bangkok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a> so much more appealing than in Singapore, where the offerings and spaces are almost the same? I chalk it up to spending power. As <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/retirement-job-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inflation<\/a> continues to loom over us, we want to save a couple of bucks while enjoying our lives too. All it takes is a hop and skip, and you\u2019ll be in places like <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/batam-water-sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batam<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kuala-lumpur-travel-guide-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuala Lumpur<\/a> where the Singapore dollar reigns (almost) supreme.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also something disconcerting about our seemingly perfect skyline, with its man-made attractions and architecture. Spontaneity in Singapore is lost with the multitude of regulations. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/buskers-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buskers<\/a> aren\u2019t allowed to pop up without a license, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/parks-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parks<\/a> are manicured down to the finest blade of grass, and we can\u2019t even <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/pride-month-post-repeal-377a-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protest<\/a> without a permit. With that, we lose elements of authenticity that could make Singapore unique and interesting. If Banksy were a Singaporean, he would\u2019ve long been caught and fined for his shenanigans.<\/p>\n<h3>Familiarity is poison<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_281925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-281925\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-281925 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-3-900x643.png\" alt=\"is singapore boring honeycombers (3)\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-3-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-3-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-3.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-281925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: shawnanggg via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The unfortunate truth is that after living somewhere for years, you\u2019ll start to develop a routine. With that comes the mundanity of life. Predictably, the beauty of streets dulls over time if you walk the same path every day. HDB buildings start to look alike, malls are filled with similar shops, and when you\u2019ve seen one neighbourhood, you\u2019ve basically seen them all.<\/p>\n<p>The glittering nightlife isn\u2019t quite as exciting because the experience is the same every week. Even hallmark holidays like <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-events-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese New Year<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/deepavali-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deepavali<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/christmas-events-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> are celebrated with the same light installations and cultural tours.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why wanderlust is so appealing. The serotonin boost of adventure is now more attractive than ever, and we place greater value on experiences than possessions. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel<\/a> is a desire that we see growing amongst the population. I\u2019d even go as far as to say it\u2019s become trendy to jet out of Singapore over the weekend for a change in scenery. Even if you don\u2019t garner envious messages from friends after posting on <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/honeycombers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>, you\u2019ll have a myriad of stories to tell when you return home.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, new experiences in Singapore are few and far between if you aren\u2019t sure where to look. With our tiny island, there\u2019s barely enough land for housing, let alone <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/new-attractions-singapore-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new attractions<\/a>. Nature lovers would have explored practically every nook and cranny of our <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/hiking-in-singapore-trekking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking trails<\/a>. Foodies would have sought out the newest hot spots around town, while potentially avoiding <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/fine-dining-restaurants-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fine dining<\/a> places if their wallet doesn\u2019t allow it.<\/p>\n<p>But, no matter how many new places open around the island, the thrill of the novelty is often fleeting and short-lived. Cafes can have many tricks up their sleeves, but at some point we\u2019ll become weary, finding the theatrics gimmicky and underwhelming.<\/p>\n<h3>The grass is greener where you water it<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_281926\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-281926\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-281926 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-2-900x643.png\" alt=\"is singapore boring honeycombers (2)\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-2-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-2.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-281926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Joe Green via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As other countries seem to have a veritable edge above Singapore, it\u2019s hard to see past all the noise and pessimism. But on the flip side, we also have to acknowledge that there are great perks living on our little island.<\/p>\n<p>For citizens, let\u2019s not forget that we hold one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapore-passport-world-ranking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">powerful passports<\/a> that allows us to travel almost anywhere in the world visa-free. Despite the young age of our nation, we have a city infrastructure that rivals other countries with centuries worth of history.<\/p>\n<p>We have a brag-worthy <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-jewel-changi-airport-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airport<\/a> that boasts a huge collection of awards &#8211; it&#8217;s a playground for both kids and adults alike. Plus, we\u2019re one of the safest countries to visit in Asia with an incredibly low crime rate, leaving us to enjoy our nights out no matter how late it gets. The only downside is our <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/public-transport-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public transport system<\/a> doesn\u2019t operate 24 hours a day. But it runs like a well-oiled machine with few delays and very short waiting times.<\/p>\n<p>Living in a cosmopolitan city also means that we see the beautiful melding of diverse cultures. I have the opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, and Deepavali thanks to my diverse friend group. We&#8217;re also home to a brilliantly vibrant food and cocktail scene with a multitude of award-winning chefs and bartenders setting up brands here. And if anything goes wrong, you can count on us with our <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/peculiar-singaporean-traits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singaporean quirks<\/a> to find solidarity in complaining about it.<\/p>\n<h3>A necessary shift in perspective<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_281929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-281929\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-281929 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-900x643.png\" alt=\"is singapore boring honeycombers\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/is-singapore-boring-honeycombers.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-281929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Guo Xin Goh via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get lost in the negativity of a boring life in Singapore. We often forget how far we\u2019ve progressed as a nation in such little time. Despite the stringent laws, there\u2019s no denying that it\u2019s peaceful here. We\u2019re free from worries like war, natural disasters and instability, even if the trade-off is a city that\u2019s both predictable and seemingly stagnant. There\u2019s nothing wrong with wanting a more adventurous life or circumstance, but it\u2019s important to take a step back, reassess and be thankful for what we have once in a while.<\/p>\n<p>Recognise that we\u2019re in control of our experiences and the potential excitement of our lives. Being comfortable in a routine is part of what makes life mundane, so start spicing it up. There are pockets of eventful happenings just around the corner. Shake up your <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-this-weekend-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekends<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/unique-things-to-do-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unique things to do<\/a>, step out of your comfort zone with a new hobby, and treat yourself to a night out at a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/new-bars-singapore-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new bar<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/date-ideas-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">romantic date<\/a> once in a while.<\/p>\n<p>So, is Singapore boring? Yes, it can be, but there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. And it all boils down to a matter of perspective. You don\u2019t have to trap yourself in a single ideology. Find new lenses and you might just start to perceive Singapore in a brand new light.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, Singapore. We love you for your vibrant food scene, hip neighbourhoods, and peaceful cafes. Avid Honeycombers readers will know that there are plenty of things to do around town. Whether you\u2019re out and about with your family or looking to gallivant at night, the city never sleeps. 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