SINGAPORE—I'm back in my second home, sort of. Only because Singapore feels like a perfect version of Manila. No billboards, no trash, no traffic, lots of greens, not too hot, plus it drizzles rain nearly every day.
What truly amazes me here is the abundance of decent toilets all around, so you never have a fear of answering the call of nature. And not just decent mind you, but nice toilets.
These people really understand the importance of feeling clean while doing numbers 1, 2, or 3 outside the comforts of your home.
Whether you're in a mall or hotel, you'll be amazed at what efforts they go through to achieve the most comfortable/amazing restroom experience you'll ever have.
Here's the sink at the new Mandarin Orchard Hotel (formerly known as Meritus Mandarin)
![Sink, Mandarin Orchard]()
The loo, Mandarin Orchard. It took ages to renovate this place and I'm glad it was worth it.
![Restroom, Mandarin Orchard]()
Restroom, Quincy Hotel
![Restroom, Quincy Hotel]()
Restroom, Orchard Central mall
![Restroom, Orchard Central]()
And inside
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The loo, New Majestic Hotel
![The Loo, New Majestic Hotel, Singapore]()
![Restroom, New Majestic Hotel]()
Restroom, Four Seasons Hotel
![Restroom, Four Seasons]()
![Restroom, Four Seasons]()
They think about moms too. Many places have a breastfeeding/changing room.
This one's at the Changi Airport departure area.
![Breastfeeding room, Changi airport]()
![Mother's room, Changi airport]()
That said, I wish Filipinos would realize the importance of clean and modern toilets in public places like malls, restaurants, office buildings, most especially hospitals, schools and airports.
To me restrooms or bathrooms can make or break the memory of a place. A gross memory sticks to me more than just a normal experience.
Take a look at our toilets without the toilet paper, the cheapest toilet fixtures, the smell of stale odors.
We have to fix the airport and the schools. The poor children who get sick trying to avoid going to the bathroom.
Really, we have to think of toilets as business owners and as a nation.
Right now I'm getting sleepy. Will explore more tomorrow.
What truly amazes me here is the abundance of decent toilets all around, so you never have a fear of answering the call of nature. And not just decent mind you, but nice toilets.
These people really understand the importance of feeling clean while doing numbers 1, 2, or 3 outside the comforts of your home.
Whether you're in a mall or hotel, you'll be amazed at what efforts they go through to achieve the most comfortable/amazing restroom experience you'll ever have.
Here's the sink at the new Mandarin Orchard Hotel (formerly known as Meritus Mandarin)

The loo, Mandarin Orchard. It took ages to renovate this place and I'm glad it was worth it.

Restroom, Quincy Hotel

Restroom, Orchard Central mall

And inside

The loo, New Majestic Hotel


Restroom, Four Seasons Hotel


They think about moms too. Many places have a breastfeeding/changing room.
This one's at the Changi Airport departure area.


That said, I wish Filipinos would realize the importance of clean and modern toilets in public places like malls, restaurants, office buildings, most especially hospitals, schools and airports.
To me restrooms or bathrooms can make or break the memory of a place. A gross memory sticks to me more than just a normal experience.
Take a look at our toilets without the toilet paper, the cheapest toilet fixtures, the smell of stale odors.
We have to fix the airport and the schools. The poor children who get sick trying to avoid going to the bathroom.
Really, we have to think of toilets as business owners and as a nation.
Right now I'm getting sleepy. Will explore more tomorrow.