There are four official languages but you'll hear dozens more

on the streets of this island city-state

Half the population is temporary, stopping in to work or study for short stints

And that constant coming-and-going creates a vibrant mix of cultures.

Tucked under Malaysia, Singapore was only founded in 1965

It's now one of the richest nations in the world and a global financial hub.

Singapore invested a whopping $1 billion in startups and 37 thousand international companies

are based here

The first thing you need to know about Singapore is it's not all work.

The city now claims six of the world's best bars, plus 47 Michelin stars.

So let’s start here - at the swanky Atlas bar

Front and centre is the colossal gin-tower, packed with over 1000 varieties.

This art-deco bar opened last year and was quickly rated in the world's top 20

But if you’re looking for something a little less shouty, head over to D.Bespoke

The Ginza-style bar is regularly rated one of the best cocktail spots in the city

it’s sleek and sumptuous interior draws in a sharply dressed crowd

But you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy the breadth of what Singapore has to

offer

The city state has three major ethnic groups - Chinese, Malay and Indian

To have a taste of the more traditional and colourful side of Singapore, plan a day trip

to the cultural enclaves of Chinatown, Little India or the Arab Quarter

But if you want to eat where the chef choose to eat - try this.

Burnt Ends is not a good option for vegetarians

It specialises in grilled meats and has become a favourite of local and visiting chefs

Set up by two Australians this modern barbecue restaurant is famous for its open kitchen

and super-heated coal oven

It's actually illegal to rent out private homes in Singapore so stick to hotels

And luckily there's plenty of those

We’ve saved, what’s probably singapore’s most famous hotel and bar for last and that’s

because you can’t get in there at the moment

Raffles Hotel is where the Singapore Sling was invented and it's reopening in the fall

of 2018 after a massive rconstruction

finally, if you find yourself with time some down time go see the audacious Gardens by

the Bay

Populated with giant Super Trees, these structures are really hanging huge gardens

Total cost of the public park was $1billion part of a push by Singapore to transform into

what they call a City in a Garden.