Singapore is known for being one of the world’s most expensive cities, but did you know you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy yourself while you are there?

We travelled on a budget, and were amazed to find there are many free things to do in Singapore.

However, this list isn’t just for people on a budget. Art lovers, garden enthusiasts and architectural enthusiasts will also find places of interest within this post. The more money you save on things to do, the more you have to spend on a famous Singapore Sling cocktail.

A sprawling metropolis, this multi-cultural City was voted the safest place to live in 2018, and is a mix of Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and Western cultures. Singaporean's are proud of what they have achieved, and its fascinating history is clearly visible throughout the City, once you know where to look.
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So without further ado, let Feet Do Travel share with you, 20 of the best free things to do in Singapore.

Street Art in Singapore? Really?

Singapore may not be the first City you think of when looking for wall murals and insta-worthy photographs, but it does have a thriving street art scene. You just need to know where to look for it.

This concrete jungle isn’t just filled with skyscrapers and in the past few years, many pieces have been commissioned proving that Singapore isn’t averse to street art, despite the City’s strict laws.

Looking for street art took us all over Singapore, from back streets to food courts, and we were surprised at the beauty we found.
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After scouring the streets and alleys, we will share with you what we feel is some of the best street art in Singapore.

I would describe Canggu as a mix between Kuta and Ubud, but how they would have been 15 years ago.

Being a country girl at heart and having lived on Gili Air, Indonesia for 15 months, I’m not a lover of crowds or traffic, but I do like a place to chill with a nice atmosphere. So I like Canggu.

Canggu is located on the south west coast of Bali, Indonesia close to Tanah Lot, Kuta and Seminyak.

​With its bohemian-come-surfer vibe, the area is growing popular with digital nomads. With enough gluten free, smoothie bowl cafes to suit yogis, and plenty of meat feasting establishments to give Aussie surfers the sweats.

Like to party? Canggu delivers, but isn’t completely over run with tourists (yet!).
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Let us show you why we enjoyed this part of Bali, and 15 of the best things to do in Canggu.

Once I discovered that Canggu, Bali had street art, I knew I would enjoy it here. Canggu is an up-and-coming surf spot just up the west coast from the ever popular Seminyak and Kuta, on the Indonesian island of Bali. It’s a hip place for many, but for me, it was about looking for street art.

But is it street art or graffiti? There is a fine line and, whilst driving around from one day to the next, new murals would appear, and others would be painted over.
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Admittedly some of the urban art and cool graffiti is obscure, but other street artists’ murals are stunning.
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As usual with wall murals, I took a plethora of photos. I enjoyed the hours spent searching for street art in Canggu, so now I would like to show you how talented some of these street artists really are.

The 5th August 2018 was just an ordinary evening on Gili Air, Indonesia. We were in a restaurant eating dinner, choosing not to take our phones with us. We didn’t plan to be out for long.

At 6.46pm everything changed. A slow rumble could be heard, but it wasn’t thunder which comes from above. This thunder was surrounding us.

The ceiling and walls started to shake. Sy and I looked at one another, we knew what this was, we had felt it a few days before.

Earthquake.

Suddenly the lights went out. As the island was plunged into darkness, screams could be heard up and down the street.

We didn’t know it at the time, but this Magnitude 7 North Lombok earthquake, the force of which caused Lombok to rise by 10 inches, would turn Gili Air into a ghost town.
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This is my story of being in the Lombok earthquake, and Gili Air’s plans to be paradise again soon.

I really enjoyed Kuta, Lombok, it had that rustic feel of a developing town.

Everyone has heard of Kuta in Bali, the overcrowded “surfs up dude” party capital of Indonesia, but Kuta in Lombok, Bali’s larger sister island, is far superior if you ask me. Although Kuta Lombok is an up-and-coming destination, it has many local cultures and traditions which are still practiced there today.

Located in the South of Lombok, the coastal town of Kuta is growing steadily and making a name for itself. With its rugged views, lush green hills and white surf beaches, we wanted to see what the fuss was about. 

So why should you visit Kuta in Lombok?

Sitting in the restaurant of our accommodation at Daniels Lagoon Resort, I reflected on our recent dives in the Lembeh Strait. Surrounding the lagoon were tall, lush green trees, and sounds of the jungle could be heard all around.

I’m torn between the jungle being my happy place, and the beach, I couldn’t believe my luck when I found both!

Lembeh is macro diving heaven for any discerning scuba diver, and is considered by many to be the best muck diving place in the world.

​Lembeh, Suluwesi should be on your scuba diving bucket list if you love weird and wonderful critters.

Scuba diving in Lembeh, however, is a whole different experience. It’s unlike any other diving we have done. But why? What is it about Lembeh that draws people here? Is it because the black volcanic sand creates mesmerising images?
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Let our photographs help you decide.

Tarsiers. What funny looking creatures they are! A cross between Yoda and a gremlin, these small animals with big eyes and freakishly long fingers, are the smallest primate in the world.
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Unique and rare, Tarsiers are found in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi in Indonesia. When we were scuba diving in Lembeh, we were only an hour away from the Park, so couldn’t pass up the chance to view these weird and wonderful, googly eyed creatures.

However it wasn’t just the Tarsiers who left a lasting impression. Tangkoko Nature Reserve is the setting for the infamous monkey selfie lawsuit, and home to Black Crested Macaque, Kuskus, Hornbills, Kingfishers and a plethora of birds only found in Sulawesi. It’s a bird watcher’s paradise, and people come from all over the world for the rare birds found here.
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If it wasn’t the Tarsiers who were the star of the show … what was?