The title is straight to the point. The YouTube video is called "Singapore is the most overrated place in the world". It was not even a question.
In the 20-minute video posted on June 19, self-proclaimed “worst backpacker” Gaz Wright from UK said Singapore is "absolutely" not worth coming to for a holiday. “I’ve put this place on such a pedestal," said the YouTuber. "Because of what I’ve seen and the experience we’ve had so far, so unfortunately, Singapore is getting a thumbs-down.
” His travel review focused on the value he got for his dollar – or in his case, British pound – covering transportation, food and beverage as he spent three days in the Lion City at Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Raffles Place, F1 pit, Haji Lane, Little India and Chinatown. “Don’t get caught out by the additional charges on food and drinks," warned the YouTuber, referring to the service charge and goods and services tax. "When you are at restaurants and bars, 20 per cent is going to be added for every single bill that you get.
” He said there was not a lot to do in the city. “You can tick off the main things in 24 hours – Marina Bay Sands, if you want to get fleeced at Raffles Place for a cocktail. I thought Raffles was amazing.
The setting is beautiful. The staff there are super nice, but you are paying 30 pounds for a cocktail,” said the YouTuber, referring to the Singapore Sling at the Raffles Hotel. He was also not too impressed by Gardens by the Bay.
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