I adore those types of places where I can admire a great variety of flowers because they fill me up with joy and positive energy. One such place is the Flower Dome, a Singaporean marvel situated in the Gardens by the Bay. Covering an area of 1,2 hectares, this is the largest glass greenhouse in the world according to the 2015 Guinness World Records.

The Flower Dome shelters a variety of flowers and plants in a habitat that simulates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid regions. It is divided in nine different areas: the Mediterranean Garden, the Californian Garden, the South American Garden, the South African Garden, the Australian Garden, the Olive Grove, the Flower Field, the Succulent Garden and the Baobabs. Each of these areas are beautifully decorated and organized and it will be a real delight to explore them.

An important aspect is the fact that if you are lucky enough to visit this place during some important holidays, you will have the chance to admire some lovely decorations. I had the opportunity to enjoy a kind of Christmas Fair, which was organized inside the glass greenhouse and it was a nice experience.

Regardless of the period, the Flower Dome is equally beautiful and interesting and you should definitely visit it in case you ever get to Singapore.

Pictures speak louder than words and this is why I will let the following images convince you to visit the Flower Dome.

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Trying to make the right choice we often take into consideration other people’s recommendations. So, if you are going to visit Singapore and you haven’t decided where to stay yet, I have a perfect recommendation for you. I am taking about the Oasia Hotel Novena, a real oasis of comfort and relaxation.

Connected to the Central Business District, this hotel is situated very close to important shopping centers, which will be more than perfect if you are a shopaholic. Singapore is an amazing destination and it will be very easy to reach every corner of this city-state if you choose to stay at the Oasia Hotel Novena.

Whether you opt for one of its superior rooms, deluxe rooms, club rooms or club suites, you will be spoiled with a lot of natural sunlight thanks to the lovely bay windows. I must confess that I fell in love with these bay windows because they gave me the chance to admire panoramic views over the entire city. Decorated with modern furniture and equipped with all the necessary facilities, the rooms are the perfect spaces to relax in a pleasant ambience.

Whether you choose to laze in a pool or in front of a breathtaking view, to treat yourself in the Living room, to refresh in the gym, to enjoy a lovely meal or simply to go shopping, the Oasia Hotel Novena can completely fulfill all these needs.

Situated on the 8^th floor, the pool of the hotel is a real oasis in the heart of the city. This pool is situated in the middle of an artificial garden and it is surrounded by skyscrapers.Decorated in a modern way, the Living room is an interesting space which has its own private pool.

Another important detail is the fact that you will have a very well-trained staff at your service and this will make your stay at the Oasia Hotel Novena even more comfortable.

If you want to make every moment count and to have a memorable experience in Singapore, choose the Oasia Hotel Novena!

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One such attraction is the Cloud Forest situated in the beautiful Gardens by the Bay. Covered in lush vegetation, the Cloud Forest is an imposing mountain enclosed in a glass globe. It is embellished with a variety of flowers, rare plants and a lovely waterfall. This 35 meters high artificial waterfall is considered the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

The Cloud Forest seems to hide a mysterious world of plants and flowers. There is an elevator inside the mountain waiting to take you on an interesting journey. A few narrow walkways are designed around the top of the mountain in order to create the feeling that you are actually between the clouds. The entire image is simply breathtaking.

In case you are interested in finding out information about different species of plants, you should know that there is a Black Box. This is actually an information center situated inside the mountain.

I must say that I was amazed from the first moment I saw the Cloud Forest and I felt the refreshing mist of its lovely waterfall. It goes without saying that this is a place that should be visited, but in case I haven’t convinced you yet, maybe the following pictures will.

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I am talking about the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is the city-state’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Situated right in the heart of the city, this tropical botanical garden is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Singapore. Covering an area of 82 hectares, this place shelters more than 10000 different species of plants.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is divided into three different areas. The Tanglin Core is the oldest part of the gardens and also a sort of museum and information centre. The Central Core is the main area of the entire place and it shelters the most interesting exhibitions. The Bukit Timah Core is the educational and the research area of the gardens. The entire scenery is embellished by some beautiful lakes, fountains and sculptures.

My favorite garden is the National Orchid Garden which is located in the Central Core. This garden is absolutely amazing and it shelters almost 60000 orchid plants, 1000 different species and 2000 hybrids.

The National Orchid Garden is divided in four different exhibition areas, named after the four seasons. This place is a real festival of colors with a multitude of shades and tones. The spring area displays lively shades of gold, yellow and cream, the summer area is blessed with tones of strong red and pink and the autumn area combines bright shades of orange, brown and dark red.  Last but not least, the winter area shelters a variety of white and blue orchids. Walking in this garden is a real pleasure and a perfect way to relax and recharge your batteries.

If I haven’t convinced you to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, you should take a look at the following pictures.

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Singapore Zoo is a fabulous wildlife park which includes a lot of specially designed areas meant to imitate the natural habitats of a lot of species of mammals, birds and reptiles. Covering an area of 26 hectares, this zoo reunites species from all over the world.

Singapore Zoo is considered one of the most beautiful zoos in the world and I must confess that after visiting it, it became my favorite zoo. It is a real delight to admire all those varieties of species: monkeys, baboons, chimpanzees, gorillas, lions, tigers, zebras, elephants, giraffes, rhinoceroses, bears, crocodiles, turtles, bats, parrots and so on. These are the first species that came to my mind, but believe me that Singapore Zoo hosts a lot more. I must confess that I had no idea about the existence of many of them.

I will definitely write an entire article dedicated to Singapore Zoo with a lot of interesting details about this place, but right now I would like to show you a few amazing pictures that I have taken there. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I’m sure that the following pictures will convince you to plan a trip to Singapore Zoo.

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On the contrary, Singapore has completely exceeded my expectations and it has officially become my favorite country.

Situated in Southeastern Asia, the Republic of Singapore is actually the only island city-state in the world. If I had to describe this amazing city-state in just one phrase, I would say that it is probably the most civilized place in the world.  It is true that I haven’t visited all the countries in the world, but I cannot even imagine a more civilized place than Singapore.

Also called the Lion City or the Little Red Dot, this place is the perfect definition of the word “civilized”. It is the place where chewing gum is prohibited by law and throwing any garbage in the street is punished with heavy fines. It goes without saying that every corner of this city-state is extremely clean and well-preserved.

Blessed with imposing skyscrapers and many impressive headquarters of various international companies, Singapore displays a striking modern architecture which combines the Chinese, the Malay and the Indian influences.

It is one of the world’s most prosperous countries with very high standards when it comes to education, healthcare, quality of life and personal safety. Life expectancy in Singapore is very high and crime in this city-state is almost nonexistent.

Hosting a multitude of malls and shopping centers, Singapore is heaven on earth in case you are a shopping lover. Many of these commercial centers are situated underground and they are connected by a lot of pedestrian subways. It seems that an entire underground world lies under this hallucinating city and the feeling you get in front of this image is simply incredible. The malls in Singapore are real examples of opulence. I don’t know if you have ever imagined that you can sail in a boat inside a mall, but you should know that in Singapore you will have this opportunity. It sounds great, isn’t it?

This city-state is amazing during the day, but it is really vibrant at night too, when all the lights are on. So, don’t miss the chance to visit Singapore at night!

Leaving aside all these aspects about Singapore, an interesting thing in my opinion is the Singaporeans’ way of life. I am talking about their values and principles. It was unusual for me to see so much common sense, respect and hospitality in their behavior. I must confess that I admire their way of life and their relaxed attitude.

As you can see, it is a real pleasure for me to talk about Singapore and I have the feeling that I could write pages and pages about this stunning city-state. I strongly believe that Singapore should be on anyone’s trip list because it’s the type of city which can easily make you fall in love with its beauty.

The opulent resort Marina Bay Sands and the famous park Gardens by the Bay are the emblematic attractions of Singapore.

In the Gardens by the Bay you will have the chance to admire the famous Supertrees Grove, the Dragonfly Lake, the Kingfisher Lake and it will definitely be an amazing experience if you choose to visit the inside of the Flower Dome and of the Cloud Forest Dome.

Nearby you will find the Singapore Flyer, which is a lovely giant Ferris wheel.

The resort Marina Bay Sands is also situated near the Gardens by the Bay. The famous bridge that connects the resort and the park is a must-see, especially during the night. It is a real festival of lights and also the perfect opportunity to admire spectacular panoramic views over the entire city.

When it comes to stunning nightscapes, the perfect place is Marina Square, where you can admire the lovely skyscrapers, but also an amazing light show on the water. It is indeed a breathtaking experience to admire the multitude of colored lights and holograms which are projected on the water.

Built in order to celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee in 2015, the Jubilee Bridge is another interesting attraction from where you can also admire spectacular views.

The orchid is one of the symbols of Singapore, so the Botanical Garden is the place where you will be delighted with a lot of plant species and especially a lot of orchid species.

Little India and Chinatown are other two interesting places in Singapore, where the Chinese and Indian elements are very obvious.

You shouldn’t leave Singapore without going for a walk on the emblematic boulevard Orchard Road, where you will be delighted with a lot of interesting decorations and famous shops.

Last but not least, Singapore Zoo is simply fabulous. It is a huge wildlife park with amazing settings where animals are allowed to walk freely in open and natural habitats.

These are in my opinion the most beautiful and interesting places in Singapore, but I’m sure that I will add more on this list during my next visit there. I am sure I will return to this paradise, because as I have already confessed Singapore has become my favorite country.

To conclude, in case you haven’t already thought of planning a trip to Singapore, you should definitely think about it.

1.Gardens by the Bay

2.Supertrees in the park Gardens by the Bay

3.Supertrees in the park Gardens by the Bay

4.Gardens by the Bay during the night

5.Gardens by the Bay during the night, but different color

6.The Cloud Forest Dome

7.The Cloud Forest Dome

8.The Cloud Forest Dome

9.Flowers in the Cloud Forest Dome

10.The Flower Dome

11.The Flower Dome

12.Marina Bay Sands

13.Marina Bay Sands

14.Marina Bay Sands during the night

15.Singapore Flyer

16.Image seen from the bridge that connects Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay

17.Image seen from the bridge that connects Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay

18.Image seen from Marina Square

19.Image seen from Marina Square

20.Lovely view,skyscrapers seen from Marina Square

21.Lovely view in front of Marina Square

22.Jubilee Bridge

23.Little India

24.The Botanical Garden

25.The Botanical Garden

26.The Botanical Garden

27.Orchard Road

28.Orchard Road

29.Orchard Road

30.Orchard Road

31.Singapore Zoo

32.Singapore Zoo

33.Singapore Zoo

34.Singapore Zoo

35.Singapore Zoo

36.Singapore Zoo

37.Singapore Zoo

38.Singapore Zoo

39.Singapore Zoo

40.Singapore Zoo

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