The content creator under the name British_Bert uploaded the video on July 1, saying Singapore ranked last among all the destinations he had traveled to, AsiaOne reported.
“For me… it’s still a great country,” he wrote in the video’s caption. “I just found it slightly boring compared to what I enjoy.”
He praised Singapore’s cleanliness, multiculturalism, career opportunities, food, skyline, education system and healthcare, but said those qualities are not what he values most when choosing a travel destination.
He recommended that visitors keep their trips to Singapore short, saying the city-state is better suited for brief stays than extended vacations.
He said he evaluates travel destinations based on their natural attractions, range of activities, and the friendliness of local people—areas where he believed Singapore lagged behind some of its neighboring countries.
Tourists at the Merlion Park in Singapore. Photo by AFP |
The post quickly sparked mixed reactions online. While some users agreed that Singapore can feel “boring” compared to other travel destinations, many argued that describing it as the “worst country” to visit was an exaggeration, according to Mothership.
“Guess it is because you don’t know where to go to and/or have limited budget to try different stuff. For me it’s a food paradise,” one netizen wrote.
“I’m sorry you had a bad experience, but one trip doesn’t define a whole country. There are good and bad experiences everywhere, and expressing criticism respectfully goes a long way,” another wrote.
Not everyone disagreed with him. Some users echoed his view, describing Singapore as expensive and lacking excitement for certain types of travelers.
Many tourists previoulsy complained about high cost of food in Singapore and claimed they only eat one meal a day to save costs.
Singapore was named the best country for culture and tourism in Southeast Asia in a 2026 ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania thanks to its strict laws and low street crimes.
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