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Planning my first trip to Singapore in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.

My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?

I'm coming from Canada and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in Singapore.

Thanks for any help!

Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.

Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.

Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.

Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Any restaurant recs for the daytime?

Did you feel safe walking around at night?

Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.

100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.

Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.

Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?

This matches my experience. Singapore is one of my favorites.

Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.

The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.