Singapore

Singapore impressed me quickly. I couldn’t believe how connected the country was by subway as I exited the airport. The cleanliness and pristine, modern feel of everything was unlike the other cities I had been to. The diversity of people and the four official languages. I felt this country-state-city was the utopia city, manufactured to reflect all of human learning throughout the world.

I covered the main parts of the country by foot. The architecture was incredibly modern and unique. The Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, skyscrapers, and business buildings captivated me. I met some great people and spent a lot of time fellowshipping with other Christians. I’ll miss the really cool accents and brilliant people.

Duration                                                                                                              

3 days

Accommodation

Believers house (3 nights)

Favorite Food

O-Matcha Parfait

Favorite Site

Gardens by the Bay

Cool Person I Met

Ahad. Ahad is from Bangladesh and we met on a bench in front of the Marina Bay Sands. I asked to sit with him and we spent the next three hours talking, walking the city, and eating at McDonalds. I learned about his experiences as a Muslim and living apart from his family. We spoke about God, travel, and work.

Highlight

Meeting a group of students for lunch and Christian fellowship

Big Takeaway

I see creativity and history in Singapore. I’m amazed at how the country was created and how this Asian country formed its’ culture. The most common ethnicities in Singapore are Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese peoples. However, the most common language by far is English. English is the uniting language across culture. I also appreciate how the country was created to apply urban development best practices from around the world. It shows that a society can be designed if done properly.

Your Turn

What city in the world do you think is the closest to a utopian one?

What is the first thing you think of when you hear Singapore?