We last left off in the good graces of Singapores night views and a late night stroll. Following from nurturing our fragile bodies and tired selves. We decided to go a little further out of the city centre and towards to slightly remote island of Sentosa.

Sentosa Island

This man-made (resort) island just off the coast of Singapore was once a military base called Pulau Belakang Mati, also known as “Island of Death from Behind”… charming, right? It’s since been rebranded into a tourist hotspot, with everything from theme parks to fake beaches. It’s a family paradise and home to big-name attractions like Universal Studios and the famous cable cars.

On this particular day, we decided to jump on the cable cars and explore some more. The gondola connects Mount Faber to HarbourFront and over to Sentosa Island. If I remember right, we started off at Mount Faber, enjoying the views and a nice little stroll. There are a few shops dotted around and a lovely walking path along the mountainside where you can soak in more views. At Faber Peak, you’ll also find the Bells of Happiness—gifted by Poland to mark the long-standing friendship between the two countries. You can visit them between 9:00–21:30. Ring them for good luck, or just a cute photo—take your pick.

Further down the path you can find Hendersons Waves, the iconic bridge connecting both Faber peak and Tell Blanch hill park. From here you’ll get some cracking views of the Southern Islands, Bukit Merah and more—with plenty of cool birds to spot and photos to snap. It’s a solid way to get some fresh air for the afternoon, though I’ll be honest, it was ridiculously hot.

As you may or may not know—I’m awful in the heat. I know, I know, why go to a hot country then? Honestly, I’d rather suffer in the sweat and heat to explore all these amazing places than miss out on an ounce of adventure.

Skyline Luge and midnight Zoo trips

Our next pitstop was the Skyline Luge

This Mario Kart–style, part-toboggan ride is a wild little thing where you and your mates can race each other down the tracks. It kicks off with a chairlift ride up—another great view, obviously. It’s a short ride, but it’s loads of fun and a must-do if you’re even slightly into thrills or adrenaline. I raced my friend twice (there are about three paths you can choose), and somehow… she claims she won both. (Suspicious, if you ask me.)

You can find all the details here if you want to check it out Skyline Luge.

From what I remember (and I really should write these blogs straight after the trip), we rode 3–4 times total, which was more than enough to get the full experience. The chairlift ride up was calm and gave you a breather before diving back down. I didn’t manage to get any photos while riding—I was way too focused on winning and not flying off. Some of those turns are tight (literally felt like I was drifting in MK), but that’s what the brake’s for, right?

Once we felt like we’d seen all this area of Sentosa had to offer, we headed back for a rest and to prep for the next day—or night? Can’t really remember… it all started to blur together. But fear not—we do return to Sentosa again later in the trip.

Night Safari

Now this one’s a little different. The Night Safari gives you a look at the animal kingdom after dark. Walking into a zoo at night just felt… weird. But I was also kind of buzzing to see all the creatures you wouldn’t normally spot in a regular zoo. Here, you wander through the park on a walking “safari” that features animals more active after dark—porcupines, hyenas, ocelots, tapirs, lions, and more.

It’s half tram, half walk, and honestly a decent mix. We got a bus there since it’s way out of the city, but the journey wasn’t too bad, and the drive-through sections were a cool touch.

There’s something atmospheric about walking through the zoo at night. The crickets, birds, and general quiet make it quite peaceful—except for the screaming children tearing around the place (could not escape them). My favourite had to be the ocelot—small, stunning, and sneaky. I know it’s not a domestic cat, but the way it moved through the bushes? Chef’s kiss. We also caught a short animal show—super interactive, a few fun facts thrown in, and it was cool to see them up close on stage.

You can find further details here, should you be interested: Night Safari.

Overall, I would give it a 6.5/10 – you may wonder why I ranked slightly average/low despite singing its praises. Whilst I understand why zoos are necessary for future generations – education and preservation, after coming back from a safari recently (all to come in future blogs); theres something about seeing animals caged up I cant get on board with. I can appreciate that many people may never get to see such creatures in the wild, including myself especially with rare ones, but I still can’t fathom how beautiful it is to see them in the wild untouched. I am more than aware of how lucky I am to have been able to go on these adventures and will forever be thankful for it, but hey – this is just my opinion!

Universal studios

One of our final days involved ticking off a big one—Universal Studios Singapore (naturally).

There are loads of themed zones: New York, The Lost World (Jurassic Park), Ancient Egypt, Far Far Away (Shrek), and more. If you’ve been to the Osaka one, it’s pretty similar in layout and vibe. We went on a bunch of rides—some familiar, some new. I gave a full review of Japan’s park, so I won’t go into huge detail here.

Personal highlights: The Mummy ride (fast, dark, and chaotic—just how I like it) and the Far Far Away zone, which was a fun, nostalgic throwback. The Mummy ride hit even harder because it’s based on a film I’ve loved since I was a kid—and I’ve always been fascinated by Egypt. Also, a really sweet moment—my friend bought me some pearl earrings as an early birthday gift while we were there (May baby here), and it’s a memory I’ll always hold onto.

Far Far Away was a blast too. Growing up with Shrek made it feel wacky and fun. We even met Fiona, which was random but hilarious. The themed dessert had Shrek’s face on it—nice touch, though the taste was dry and bland (classic theme park snack). As with any theme park: overpriced and overcrowded, but worth it if you’ve got the patience.

Final Days: OCBC Skywalk & CÉ LA VI SkyBar

With the final days upon us we ended the trip with one last journey to Singapores OCBC Skywalk and CÉ LA VI Singapore: Skybar.

The skywalk was fun and another view of Singapore once more. Whether its worth it… I’ll leave up to you form the pictures below.

As for the CÉ LA VI— it certainly is a busy and popular place. Lots of high class people sit and sip on their expensive cocktails with a gorgeous evening view of the city at night. We got dressed up and wanted to play the part with a cute meal and couple drinks for the evening. Its a lovely place for tourists and certainly has the glitz and glam factor. But would I return as a 2nd time tourist? TBC….

Still it was a nice way to end the trip and enjoy each others company. With many other memories and things to fit in (or this blog would be way too long), we wrapped up our Singapore trip with an afternoon at the airport, browsing, eating good food and admiring the waterfall.

Review of Singapore

Singapore has everything a city lover could want. Shiny skyscrapers, energy day and night, shopping, landmarks, culture, and luxury. It’s clean, safe, easy to explore, and the people are lovely. The food’s great, and we walked around with zero stress.

Would I go back soon?

In all honesty, I don’t think we needed two whole weeks here. You can comfortably cover everything within 5–7 days. We started repeating spots and running out of new things to do. While I did enjoy the vibe and appreciated the city’s structure and safety, I’d only return for friends or as a stopover. It’s a little too built-up for me. I need more nature, more space. It felt a bit boxed in—great for some, but not my ideal long-term travel stop.

That said, Singapore definitely has its sparkle, and I’m glad I went. Lots of bucket list items ticked, and memories I’ll never forget.

So as always, Thank you for reading my post—I hope you enjoyed.

Until my next blog of intrepid tales on my trails…!