Review: One, Two, Go Singapore; Detailed and Informative Travel Guide
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
I am not a well-travelled person, given that I am generally frozen in terror at the sight of a metal bird carrying x amount of humans thousands of miles up in the air without a global sized net! This phobia in particular though, has furnished me with a ferocious desire to read all about the places I would really love to go, in the hope that the content will whip me up into such a frenzy that I will forget all about my irrational fears, and sprint over to Manchester airport with my sparkling, unused passport!I am happy to tell you that I have found such a book! Two in fact, by the same Author, but I haven't had the pleasure of reading the second one yet. The one I am about to tell you about is One, Two, Go, Singapore by Michael Wynn. This is a guide so comprehensive, that it feels like you have a virtual tour guide shadowing your steps as you navigate through unknown territory. After this guide explained the richness of cultures within the city of Singapore, with Chinese, Indian and Malaysian influences, I thought 'that's it! I can kill 3 birds with one trip (or whatever that saying is) and experience three countries in one go!' The Author goes on to describe Singapore as 'a shoppers paradise' 'a major hub for entertaining, gambling and sightseeing in a truly beautiful modern city'. I was only at the first couple of pages, and I was already beginning to yearn. Just checking out the contents list will help you realise the meticulous attention to detail of the Author, and I have never read a travel guide that goes so far as explaining how to buy your ticket, and what you should buy at the airport before your trip. The Author covers the transport system, the history of Singapore, and even the recipe for some of the traditional food you will come across. He has illustrated the book with gorgeous scenery shots, and included maps so that you will always know exactly where the good stuff is. The online maps he provides can be GPS enabled giving you further security against getting lost.This book was made for someone like me because it goes through the whole process of travelling to Singapore in meticulous detail, and in clear, understandable 'layman's terms'. It is perfect for the inexperienced traveller and covers the first step of actually buying the ticket, up to and including how to get around the city easily; the ten best hotels in the area, the ten best places to eat, and even the top 5 rooftop bars in Singapore. Short of rooting out where the public toilets are, he has pretty much covered the whole shebang about the Singapore holiday experience. There is not much more to add, except to say that if and when I conquer my fear of flying and visit Singapore, I know what book I will be bringing with me!