Honest thoughts on Singapore after my first visit

First time in Singapore and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Chinatown was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs I've ever had. Singapore Botanic Gardens was the big set piece and fully justified the trip.

Two things worth knowing: tiny country covered in a few days, which is more of a factor than some guides acknowledge. But also: ultra-clean and efficient, which I'd never read about and turned out to be a genuine pleasure. Solid first impression — I'd return.