Local Tours
Getting to know Singapore in small groups by Shadow Paul
Getting Involved with AWA during the Pandemic
I’ve returned to Singapore after a ten year hiatus, and during the pandemic, so it’s definitely been a challenge. We sold our house, packed out, moved across continents with three kids and a dog. We’ve said farewell to friends, and arrived in a futuristic city that is completely controlled by apps on my phone! I know you all can relate! From living here before, I knew the first thing I needed to do was to re-join AWA. Doing so immediately would be the key to making new friends who shared the excitement for a new country. I signed up from my SHN hotel room and booked my first tour, Exploring Chinatown. I bumped into a buddy from my neighborhood on the tour and now we always check with each other when signing up for a tour to be able to commute together. I signed on to mahjong and tennis, shopping and art exhibition tours, which made for many exciting opportunities to connect through AWA. I’ve also decided to take on a new AWA role as a Local Tours leader. I am excited to meet other ladies on the island and explore the local cultures and sights! It’s a direct line to exploring neighborhoods and meeting friends. The local tours of various areas of Singapore often highlight off-the-beaten-path aspects of local life
AWA Local Tour Leaders at the Pottery Jungle
and sights you’ll miss otherwise. You’ll get a closeup peek at local cultures and customs and find neat things to show your family. Local Tours also helps you find great little shops that would be hard for you to find on your own. Be ready: Tours conform strictly with the current government restrictions on social distancing, though even when as few as five people were allowed, Local Tours remained open for business. Check the AWA website for tour info. Go all in for AWA to make your time here memorable. You never know who you’ll meet!
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The Goh Family Home from Crazy Rich Asians Tour
