Karen Pan is the 2nd-gen owner of Goldleaf Restaurant, which was such a beloved supper spot that even superstars like Teresa Teng dropped by for the Taiwanese-style sweet potato porridge served with ...

It is known for its natural beauty, abandoned granite quarries and kampongs. To reach Pulau Ubin, take a 10-minute bumboat ride from the Changi Point Ferry Terminal. It runs from 6am – 7pm (S$4/person ...

Not that I’m making excuses – after all, it takes just 15 minutes to reach the island of Pulau Ubin via the 12-person boats that splutter out of Singapore’s Changi Point Ferry Terminal.

As for getting back, the last boat typically departs Pulau Ubin at 6:00 p.m., so make sure you plan ahead for that unless you're planning to camp overnight. Speaking of camping, even though ...

Then on the appointed day, head to Changi Jetty to hop on a bumboat (S$70 per boat (US$53); maximum 10 people). A 10-minute ride takes you to this floating fish farm just off Pulau Ubin ...