Spotlight On: Richard

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Richard! We have asked Richard some questions about his favorite things in Singapore. Join him on a Singapore Tour!

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

My favourite Satay stall is at Chinatown Food Center. There are many Satay stalls in this food center but the one I like best is tucked away in a corner. This particular family-run stall makes satay that is juicy, tender and perfectly grilled. They use a traditional Hainanese recipe which offers pineapple puree in their peanut sauce, that compliments the satay.

What’s your favorite place to take people to on tours?

Local Hawker Food Centers offer many delicious varieties of food to choose from. You will be spoilt for choice!

Other fun facts about Richard

Languages Richard guides in: English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Month and year Richard joined Hello! Tours: Feb 23 2020

One thing Richard likes about working with Hello! Singapore:

The warm, friendly and helpful people at Hello! Singapore!

Something not many people know about Richard:

I am not a fan of Creepy Crawlies (lizards or cockroaches etc).

Spotlight On: Su Ling

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Su Ling, a born and raised Singaporean! We have asked Su Ling some questions about her favorite things in Singapore. Join her on a Singapore Tour!

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

Sungei Road Laksa for Laksa. It is my favourite place for Laksa because of its traditional way of cooking in charcoal and richness in taste. Not overpowering but just a simple bowl of authentic Laksa cooked in the traditional way.

What’s your favorite place to take people to on tours?

So that I can spread my enthusiasm to the people on tours and bring joy to them

Other fun facts about Su Ling

Languages Su Ling guides in: English and Mandarin

Month and year Su LIng joined Hello! Tours: May 2017

One thing Su Ling likes about working with Hello! Singapore:

The people. i.e. Laura and Allen. Laura is the best boss I have so far who is always so understanding and caring to the staff. Allen is always so helpful and responsive to the guides. There can never be a team like them! And finally, my fellow guides who are so talented and helpful that there are so many things I can learn from them.

Something not many people know about Su Ling:

I can be pretty loud and comical when the hidden button is "pressed".

Spotlight On: Gene

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Gene, a born and raised Singaporean! We have asked Gene some questions about his favorite things in Singapore.

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

Kaya Toast from Ya Kun. Why? It is a traditional food place that has modernized. It has the sweet, the savory and more. Although Kaya Toast is mainly known as breakfast food, Singaporeans eat it anytime of the day. It is definitely sweet enough to even be a dessert!

What’s your favorite place to take people to on tours?

A half or full-day tour at the heart of the city which includes Fort Canning Park and surrounding areas because it has aspects of ancient, colonial and old Singapore. Followed by a visit to Marina Bay and surrounding areas, because it has aspects of redevelopment, the new, the modern and even future Singapore. All close to each other and within walking distance or quick rides on the bus. A well rounded showcase!

Other fun facts about Gene

Languages Gene guides in: English

Month and year Gene joined Hello! Tours: December 2018

One thing Gene likes about working with Hello! Singapore:

The freedom to tell our stories and build our own tour. But most importantly the awesome network of international guests!

Something not many people know about Gene:

Right now we are in the middle of Covid and I am currently working in an urban hydroponics farm!

Spotlight On: Gee Soo

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Gee Soo, a very fun and energetic guide! We have asked Gee Soo some questions about some of his favorite things in Singapore.

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

Soon Soon Huat Curry Puff at Katong serves the best curry puff in Singapore if not the world - there are freshly handmade everyday with love & care, its crispy outside and moist inside with some amazing curry flavoured potato, egg and chicken meat. The shop owners Meilan & Denise are very friendly and proud of their products in a subtle way. It is good for both dine in or takeaway - best to eat while its warm.

What’s your favorite place to take people to on tours?

Jewel + Changi Airport, probably the prettiest airport in the world - it is so big that one could easily spend a full day or two exploring it. As the 7th busiest airport in the world before pandamic, there was one flight taking off or landing every 6 minutes, the airport terminals are with environmentally friendly designs, lots of beautiful plants, trees, sculptures & interactive art installations. Did i mention fully carpeted halls? At the central of Jewel, it houses the world's tallest indoor waterfall with amazing gardens & nightly laser light show. Dining, shopping, entertaining, relaxing, staying,, exercising, you name it, Changi Airport has it - IT IS the best airport that one could ever imagine.

Other fun facts about Gee Soo

Languages Gee Soo guides in: Mandarin & English

Month and year Gee Soo joined Hello! Tours: August 2017

One thing Gee Soo likes about working with Hello! Singapore:

At Hello! Singapore, I feel so welcomed and free to express thoughts. Laura is always open to ideas and suggestions. Full of fun and super easy to work with. The admin/support team has been doing amazing stuff behind the scene, they make sure the shows go on as planned, although we never met but there is so much trust in between which I really appreciate. Fellow guides are helpful and always share information, we really work as a team. Hello Singapore - to me (originally from Malaysia), is a family away from family.

Something not many people know about Gee Soo:

I am afraid of ghost. I love horror movies and love ghost stories but I am dead scared of ghosts. Don't scare me!

Spotlight On: Keko

In this episode of Spotlight On we meet Keko, one of the longest-standing members of the Hello! Tours Team. We have asked Keko some questions about some of his favorite things in Singapore.

What's your favorite food and where would you recommend people to get it?

I love Chicken Rice. The Tiong Barhu Hawker Market does the BEST chicken Rice. I like it without the rice. The chicken is so juicy and soft.

What’s your favorite place to take people to on tours?

The Cloud Forest is spectacular and I love seeing people's reactions when they first see it. Also when I go up to the top it makes me feel like a tiger.

Other fun facts about Keko

Languages Keko guides in: Meow meow.

Month and year Keko joined Hello! Tours: Oct 2013

One thing Keko likes about working with Hello! Singapore:

I was the first member of the Hello! Tours team (apart from Laura) and I've been able to live in and learn about the culture of three great cities across Asia.

Something not many people know about Keko:

Not many people know that I am the Chief Operations Officer of Hello! Tours. Most people assume I am just some office pet.