New Zealand v Singapore – which bubble’s best?

These two countries couldn’t be more different – and not just culturally or as a travel destination. Singapore has been through quite a few iterations of its COVID policy, and as you might expect from the city state, lockdown means lockdown – from masking up everywhere to strict social distancing. And we do mean strict.

And while New Zealand is two islands – they are the real deal. Singapore, on the other hand, has a road bridge to Malaysia.

So here’s how to compare two great – and different – holidays destinations:

New Zealand and Singapore are wildly differing countries. For starters, New Zealand is 268,021 square kilometres, meaning its vast and attractions are spread out from each other. Whereas, Singapore is 728 square kilometres with advanced transport infrastructure that allows you to easily zip around different parts of the country. New Zealand may appeal more to the adventurer in you, there are plenty of activities to get your adrenaline charged up and jaw-dropping landscapes line the country. Singapore is more of a metropolis, boasting endless world class restaurants, art galleries and shopping centres, all tied to Singapore’s unique culture. In saying this New Zealand travel offers an opportunity to learn about Maori culture, as well having its own impressive selection of food and sensational wine.

It may be a consideration that New Zealand and Australia are relatively similar, whereas Singapore is its own splash of culture and boasts meticulously designed cities that can offer both glimpses into the future and the fascination of the past. There are also adventure tourism and nature attractions in Singapore, but it simply won’t quite measure up to New Zealand’s natural beauty that makes it one of the best hiking destinations in the world. It’s essentially going to depend on what you want from your trip, but both are stunning and versatile destinations.