s ingapore is a conglomerate of Asia’s choice urban cultures (food from everywhere and a stylized backdrop to boot), yet maintains a little rainforest in its midst. It’s this strong sense of dichotomy that allows the city’s pristine, tranquil beaches and preserved artistic community to live side by side with its tiger-beer soused, cuisine-oriented, cosmopolitan nightlife. Those looking for lazy days and rollicking nights needn’t look any further than across the Pacific Ocean.