A Shim Certified Guide to Sleeping and Spending (a) day/s at an Airport

ETA 3 hours.

I cannot wait to get back to Bali! For some reason I decided that I would spend a day in Singapore, except not really in Singapore, in an international legal limbo area known as an airport. And now, here's a guide to sleeping and surviving at an airport when you're on a budget.

1) Find a camping spot before bed time.

My bed for the night was a soft chair in the 24 hour cinema at Changi Airport. I found it at 2 am while I was struggling to keep my eyes open. It's probably a good idea to assess the area and your vulnerability to the environment too. As a result of my foolishness, I now have a horrid crick in my neck and back from hugging my backpack as I slept.

I did however find a "rest area" with nap chairs that gave me a good 2 hours sleep early in the morning.

2) Watch out for air conditioning.

Changi Airport is like the Antarctica of South East Asia. Air con is on 24/7 and, in stark contrast with the outside world, it is set to be super cold all the time. My sleep was interrupted by my body's need to move around and find some kind of warmth in that room. It would be a good idea to bring a jumper and long pants next time.

Butterfly!

3) Enjoy free airport things.

Free airport massage
Free airport internet
Free airport movies
Free airport butterfly gardens
Free airport playstations

Enough said?

4) Explore to find a cheap eatery.

There are some seriously overpriced places in airports (and the food isn't great duh).'

5) Do some exercise

Your body is not made to sit around all day. So every hour or so you should pick up your computer and whatever and go for a long walk to your next sitting-down-place.

6) Bring a friend!

Being alone is the hardest thing in the world :(
I miss opening my mouth to my friends in Bali, my friends in Australia, my family in Oz and just having someone to talk to!

It's only been 21 hours.

2 and a half hours left till I take off. Then back to Bali for a little longer, and having my awesome sister visit me then flying back to Singapore and HOPEFULLY to Europe.

Some interesting people in an interesting place.... I miss them!