SINGAPORE: The Merlion’s Den
Singapore is one of South East
Asia’s smallest nations, but by no means does it mean that this city lacks
tourist spots. In fact, for first time traveler’s, this city is one of the top
choices. There are many sites one can visit, including the iconic Merlion Park,
the Sentosa Zoo, and Sentosa Island.
But what truly makes this city
great, the thing that truly defines this city, is the strict enforcement of the
rules and the law. There are steep fines for littering (as much as $300),
jaywalking (as much as $1000, or jail time), and even fines for failing to
flush public toilets. Public disturbances will not be tolerated and even
selling gum is illegal.
All of those may sound like the
place is ruled by a dictator, but in actuality Singapore is a democratic
country. And people that live here actually enjoy a lot more freedom due to the
safety that is brought about by the strict imposition of these laws. It is one
of the few places where you can walk around at 3am with a wad of cash in your
pocket and still feel safe.
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