Why I’ll Keep Coming Back to Singapore (Plus the $12 Tourist SIM Card Hack You Need to Know!)

I know it’s been a little quiet over here since I got back to the Philippines after my quick trip to the Lion City. Blame it on my busted WiFi, maxed-out phone data, and the fact that I keep wishing I still had my Singapore number with its glorious 100 GB of blazing-fast local data. 😭

Speaking of Singapore... Wow. Seven days in this stunning summer city were more than enough to convince me that I’ll keep coming back again and again. Their parks and green spaces alone are just uhhh-mazing.

This was actually my third time visiting Singapore, so the trip didn’t feel too overwhelming. But despite being somewhat of a “returnee,” I still learned a bunch of new things I had absolutely zero clue about during my previous travels.

And one of the biggest travel hacks I discovered? The $12 tourist SIM card from StarHub comes loaded with 100 GB of super-fast local data. Um, say whuuut? 😭

How I Found This Crazy Good SIM Deal

I know, I know. I should’ve figured this out on my past trips. But truth be told, I never bothered buying a local Singapore SIM card until this visit.

While killing time at NAIA waiting for my 5 a.m. flight, I randomly Googled “Singapore tourist SIM cards.” That’s when I stumbled on this $12 gem.

Fast forward to Changi Airport: after breezing through immigration, I made a beeline for the StarHub counter (btw, there’s literally a telco counter for every network right after you exit).

The attendant handed me a printed table of their tourist SIM options. The cheapest? $38 for seven days.

So I casually asked about the $12 SIM card. The attendant gave me this look - a mix of surprise and lowkey disbelief. 😂

She repeated what I said, and I was like, yep, that’s the one.

Then she asked how I found out about it. I told her I read it online and that my cousin mentioned it too. Only then did she fish it out from somewhere under the counter and hand it over.

It honestly felt like I was part of some secret club. She even double-checked if my cousin really told me about it. LOL.

Why You Should Snag This SIM on Your Singapore Trip

So if you’re planning a quick Singapore getaway and want to stay connected without burning cash on roaming fees, definitely do your homework on this SIM. It’s not exactly advertised everywhere (I still don’t get why!), so knowing what to ask for is key.

For just $12 SGD (about ₱500), here are the perks you'll get that are good for 7 days and automatically deactivate at midnight on your 7th day:

✅ 100 GB local data

✅ 500 minutes local outgoing calls

✅ 30 minutes IDD 018 calls (perfect if you need to ring fam abroad)

✅ 100 local SMS

✅ Unlimited local incoming calls

✅ Unlimited local data for social messaging apps

I’ve been posting photos and reels nonstop, binge-downloaded a couple Netflix shows for offline viewing, and after a week? I’d only used up around 20 GB. Not bad at all.

Singapore, You’ll Always Have My Heart

Between exploring lush gardens, savoring hawker food, and never stressing about data (seriously, I was on my phone guilt-free 24/7), I fell in love with Singapore all over again. 🌿

Safe to say, it won’t be long before I’m back with phone in hand, ready to rack up another 100 GB. 😉

Have you tried this StarHub SIM or discovered other Singapore travel hacks? Drop a comment. Always love hearing your recos!

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