Singapore

I've been in this board for a while and I've been wondering how many of you guys have actually been to Singapore or nearby regions like Malaysia or Thailand? How do you find these countries?

For 3 years, my hubby used to drop in for 1-2 wks every month to Malaysia and Singapore to check in on his staff and factory workers, so I went with him a few times. He had to live there briefly. We also have friends both places. Haven't been to other south-east Asian countries yet.

Had to clarify earlier post - reminder to self: don't post when half asleep

Sorry , Haven't been there!

Me neither but hubby's brother lived there for two years with his family (for business). His impressions were of a very orderly modern small country. Very strict rules that are enforced pretty effectively. Oh and he said it was even more humid then Israel's coast in summer - which has to be REALLY humid!

When they returned they brought with them tons of gadgets - not sure if everything was from Singapore itself, I think they bought some of it in Thailand on the way back home. Thailand is one place they've been to and hubby's parents have also traveled to Thailand a year ago. They said it was a very beautiful country, very clean and very cheap to travel in.

Forgot to say that hubby's real interested in learning about those places, especially Singapore.

And Malaysia I believe doesn't accept travelers from Israel. I think so anyway. Isn't it the largest Muslim country in the world?

My sister's been to Singapore and the Philippines on business. She loved Singapore. We also have clients there. They were hit pretty hard by SARS, but I understand they have that under control now.