The Rough Guide Singapore
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The Rough Guide Singapore is a guidebook budget travellers will love. It takes No. 3 spot in 'My Top 5 Singapore Travel Guides' rankings. |
What's good:
The Rough Guide Singapore is written for the budget
traveller. If you are travelling
on a budget,
you'll like their list of hostels
and cheap
hotels.
Their recommendations of budget accommodation are the best among my Top 5.
The writers also stick out their necks and list their not-to-be-missed top 20 attractions. Although this list is 'down the trodden path', they are ones that don't waste your time on a short trip.
It is also chock full of interesting
background information to Singapore's sights and
attractions, presented in a just-in-time fashion for each
recommendation they make. And these readings build up the sense of enchantment for your trip here. |
What's not so
good:
Rough Guide Singapore has lots of good stuff. However, I found myself
having to
flip the book back and forth - because the guide is classified
according to categories like places, hotels, eating
and so on. Personally, I prefer a guide organised by geographical
zones. But it is really a personal preference.
Unlike Lonely Planet Singapore and Insight Guide Singapore, The Rough
Guide Singapore does not have tips for making those across-the-border
short trips.
My
recommendation:
Get Rough Guide Singapore if
- you are looking for cheap accommodation in Singapore.
- you like to-the-point background information for recommended travel spots.
The Others in 'My Top 5
Singapore Travel Guides'
No. 1 - Lonely Planet Singapore
for its comprehensive, spot-on and objective coverage of everything you
need for a great Singapore tour.
No. 2 - Insight
Guide Singapore
for its very substantial background information to each spot &
souvenir-quality pictures.
No. 4 - DK
Eyewitness Singapore Guide
for its numerous photos and see-through 3-D
drawings.
No. 5 - Fodor's Singapore
for
sticking out their necks to say which the best is in every
aspect of Singapore travel.
and a good companion to these - Singapore
Cityscoops.
Go read my summary of Rough
Guide Singapore and other good Singapore travel guides.
