Salutations from Singapore

Spoiler alert! Stacie is leaving Singapore, so Ale asks her to recount her all-time favorite 5 experiences in her beloved adopted home country. And since she has a few months left, they each compile a Bucket List of 3 items. Plus, they recruit the help of their friends for some last hurrah inspiration.    From swampy adventures to unique Singapore marriage traditions, Stacie is now racing the clock to do it all. Check out the ultimate Singapore Bucket List in the Season 2 Finale of "Salutations from Singapore."

Singapore is essentially located on the equator, making it hot and humid 365 days a year. So how do health nuts and fitness freaks stay active on this tropical island? Stacie, Ale & friends share fun physical activities, from wakeboarding to rock climbing, as ways to exercise while avoiding the heat.    Bonus: their desert marathon runner friend makes a guest appearance to share how he stays motivated and is able to train even in the flat terrain of Singapore. Strap on your sneakers, and tune in to this episode while you go for a run or train at the gym ;)

One of the perks of living in Singapore was the ease of traveling to nearby countries in a matter of hours... until Covid-19 hit. It's been 8+ months since Stacie and Ale have been land-locked in Singapore, so they assuaged their island fever by giving in to staycations.    Along with friends, they debate the merits of staycations (paying to stay in a hotel), plus tips on the best hotels and how to maximize a weekend getaway. Finally, they give the ultimate yay or nay to the question: are staycations worth it during lockdown?

Hawker Centers are perhaps Singapore's most signature experience. They are more than a dining complex, they are an iconic part of Singapore's heritage and culture. In fact, Singapore has even submitted a UNESCO bid to recognize the diversity and humanity of hawker culture.    With over 100 hawker centers in Singapore, food lovers will never tire of the diverse Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other cuisines served up in these stalls. Join Ale, Stacie, and their friends as they review some of the best dishes at their favorite hawker centers.

Part 2: "OT" is back at the brewery with his fantastical, jaw-dropping dating experiences that will have you saying, "Did he really do that? Did he really make a girl cry? He spends how much on each date meal??" Our favorite Prince Charming shares tips for how to step up and be a man on dates.

While Stacie may lament the dating scene in Singapore, straight men also face their own challenges. Fortunately, their good friend "OT" is happy to divulge his adventures in dating. They all grab beers at a local brewery, and OT perhaps shares a little too much. He's even developed his C.H.A.R.M. framework to help men in the dating department, and maybe even find lady love.

It's said to be the King of Fruits, but its pungent, rotten smell has earned durian an alternate reputation. You either savour it, or you spit it out--no one who has tried the tropical fruit is ambivalent. Alejandro and Stacie go visit some local durian stalls to see where Ale falls on the side of love or hate.

Part 2: Stacie is single and still at it. Dating requires discipline, and it takes quantity to find quality. So Stacie shares her hard and fast rules for who gets a Yes, and who gets a Swipe Left. She even relinquishes control of her dating profile to Alejandro, who goes on a mini-swiping spree of his own.

Now that lockdown is over, Stacie can actually meet men face to face for dates. So she's gotten more serious and stepped up her dating game. From spreadsheets to a master plan, Stacie dishes the details and dilemmas of dating in Singapore to her good friend, Alejandro.

We're kicking Season 2 off with a (bubble) bang! It may not be the official national drink of Singapore, but Bubble Tea is consumed almost as much as water. Singaporeans go mad for all variations of this beverage- hot/cold, sugar/no sugar, tea/fruit, and of course, don’t forget the dozens of toppings that make this drink more of a full-on experience rather than just a thirst quencher.  Post-quarantine, Ale and Stacie finally leave their apartments and venture out to some popular bubble tea shops. They even try an unusual spin on the drink: cheese tea!  If you’ve never tried bubble tea, this episode provides a fun introduction. And if you’re a bubble tea expert, this episode should whet your craving for bubble tea. Bon appetit!