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Does watching Crazy Rich Asianshave you thinking about a trip to Singapore? This week Marianne Rogerson from Mum on the Move and author of Singapore with Kids, joins us to share her experience living in and visiting Singapore.

ON THE PODCAST

00:32 - Talking about Kim's holiday travels

05:48 - Talking about Tamara's holiday travels

09:30 - Future travels

15:37 - Talking with Marianne

18:40 - Lay of the land

21:25 - How long to stay

23:12 - When to go to Singapore

24:40 - Hotels in Singapore

27:34 - Top things to do

30:40 - Gardens by the Bay

32:16 - Local culture

37:52 - Changi Airport

38:43 - Local foods to try

44:13 - Best place to take a family photo

45:19 - Marianne's favorite travel gear

46:38 - Marianne's upcoming trips

47:56 - Follow Kim and Tamara

ABOUT MARIANNE ROGERSON

Marianne Rogerson writes family travel blog Mum on the Moveand is co-founding editor of family travel website Little City Trips. Marianne lived in Asia for 11 years and so her blog focuses heavily on Asia and Australia travel. Her latest book Singapore with Kidshas recently been released on Amazon. Follow Marianne on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitterand Instagram.

TIPS FOR VISITING SINGAPORE WITH KIDS

• Singapore used to be more of a stopover destination where people acclimated to Asia before moving on to Thailand, Indonesia, or other points in Southeast Asia.
• Now Singapore is becoming more of a stand-alone destination, or at least a place where people are spending more than a day before moving on.
• You could easily spend a week in Singapore and it makes a great "intro to Asia" destination because everyone speaks English and there is so much to do with kids.
• Singapore weather can be pretty fickle. But since it is tropical you could have a beautiful sunny morning then an afternoon thunderstorm, which will clear up by the evening.
• November into December tends to be a bit more rainy, but for the most part stays the same all year round.
• Sentosa is known as Singapore's playground. There are a lot of things to do as a family.
• Download the app for Grabwhich is the Uber in Singapore.
• Don't leave your hotel without bringing an umbrella of sunscreen!

BEST PLACE TO TAKE FAMILY PHOTO

Marianne suggests heading to the Merlion Statue which is located in Marina Bay.

FAVORITE TRAVEL GEAR

Marianne is simple in her gear but she loves to wear her J Brand jeans with her Niketrainers and a comfortable hoodie.

MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST

Snowflake Lane - Washington

50 Things To Do in Singapore With Kids

The Best Family Friendly Hotels in Singapore

The Best Child Friendly Restaurants in Singapore

What To Pack For Singapore

Shangri La - Singapore

Gardens by the Bay

Changi Airport

Singapore with Kids - Book

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