Top 6 Outdoor activities to do in Singapore

Have you ever arrived somewhere and thought, "what is this perfect place and why isn't everyone talking about it every day?!" Those were my exact words when I landed in Singapore. Fair warning to those of you that don't enjoy hot sweaty humidity, you might not love it as much as I did. I LOVE hot weather...the sweaty glow on my skin and the extra hydration in my hair... come on, it's awesome guys. Due to incredibly humid (and amazing) weather, Singapore feels like they built a city within a jungle. That is my dream living scenario...minus the monitor lizards walking around and being terrifying (sorry lizard fans). On top of living in a jungle, there are some of the best restaurants, bars and activities in this city. Time for the rundown!

1. Gardens by the Bay - The Gardens by the Bay includes the Cloud Forest, Flower Dome and the Super Trees. If you're going to Singapore you should definitely set aside a few hours to see these breathtaking iconic sites. You can spend the afternoon wandering through the massive park and see art sculptures, lakes, different exotic plants and flowers that are specific to the region and even stop at some of the restaurants for a quick snack. You could spend an entire day in the park, so I've listed my favorite spots in the park below.

2. The Cloud Forest - The Cloud Forest is an indoor area, almost like Bio-Dome (shoutout to Pauly Shore), that contains the Cloud Mountain. The Cloud Forest maintains cool, misty, fresh air similar to what is found in tropical mountain regions and houses unique plants, moss and flowers. The Cloud Mountain has an elevator in the center which takes you to the top and you can walk your way down past all of the waterfalls, plants and skybridges to overlook the entire forest. This is such a one of a kind experience!

3. The Flower Dome - The Flower Dome is right next door to the Cloud Forest and you can purchase a ticket for both when you enter the park. The Flower Dome is exactly as it sounds, a large dome filled with flowers from all over the world. Pull out your phone and get your Instagram ready for all the flower photos you'll be posting. You can wander through each section of the dome and see plants and flowers from different continents. I was lucky enough to visit during Chinese New Year, so the Monkey King was prancing around in the gardens as well. Both domes are definitely worth a visit and a welcomed relief from the humidity.

4. Super trees - These are the iconic electronic trees that range between 80 - 160 feet tall and serve as an irrigation system for rainwater, a source of solar energy for the lighting and even have an elevated walkway between the trees so you can get a full panoramic view of the city from the top. Don't miss out on the light show after sunset too! 

5. Botanical Gardens: It's easy to find yourself getting suckered into walking through every Botanical Garden whenever you're traveling, but this one is definitely worthy of your time. And to make it even better, it is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites! While walking through the gardens I saw everything from turtles, fish, swans, spiders (yuck) and even a giant monitor lizard. I'm going to be honest, he scared the life out of me - those things are HUGE. Once you're done catching all of the beautiful exotic plants and animals, you can't miss out on the Orchid Garden. There is a small entrance fee, but once you're inside, you get to make all of your Alice and Wonderland dreams come true by walking down the orchid archway. It's feels like something out of a fairy tale. The Botanical Gardens in Singapore might be my favorite worldwide. 

6. Southern Ridges - If you're looking for a relaxing walk through the treetops, the Southern Ridges canopy walk from Mt Faber Park to Henderson Waves bridge is my top pick. If you head into the forest an hour before sunset, you can walk the trail that takes you weaving through walkways and leads you to the Henderson waves bridge that lights up at sunset and provides phenomenal views of the skyline and jungle. If you're not so lucky (like me) and get stuck out there during torrential downpour, trek onwards, because it's worth it!!