We hadn't planned on stopping in Singapore on this round-the-world trip, but, as we were traveling through Indonesia, we kept reading and hearing about this city-state sandwiched between Java and Malaysia. While we knew little about Singapore before visiting, we did know it was a financial hub for the region and an architectural marvel. By the time we reached Jakarta, we were excited at the prospect of exploring the Singaporean city for a few days. We booked our tickets on local Garuda Airlines and headed to Changi Airport.