Traveling to Asia has always been on my bucket list, so when I started planning my South East Asia adventure, Singapore was definitely on the list. As the financial hub of Asia, I thought the city would be a great destination to start off my travels and an easy transition from NYC. Though both cities have a lot of similarities, there are some unexpected perks and disadvantages to Singapore. Here's how I spent 48 hours in the Lion City (video below) and a few tips for planning your Singapore trip.