Singapore, originally named Singapura, has come a long way since its independence in 1965. With nicknames like ‘Garden City’, ‘Fine City’ and their very own language ‘Singlish’, this little red dot encompasses a multifold of quirky attributes uniquely Singapore. With the opening of Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard last July, we're diving headfirst into some fun facts about the tropical island (or islands).  

Stepping ashore onto the sunny, tropical island of Singapore brings you to a modern and vibrant city that offers its visitors food, fun and culture. While Singapore used to be considered a ‘stopover’ for travellers on the way to its larger Asian neighbours, this is no longer true as the country is now a highly desirable vacation spot.