My favorite thing about traveling has always been the opportunity to embrace the culture and lifestyle of the country. The 10 weeks I spent in Singapore were, as cliché as it might sound, undoubtedly some of the most memorable weeks of my life. Everyday, I would wake up early and spend hours before work walking miles around the city, stopping at local hawker centers for kopi (local coffee), and seeing how Singaporeans lived. In Singapore, you can see several ethnic enclaves, including the Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other ethnicities, all coexisting peacefully and embracing every culture. From the architecture and the food to the local customs, Singapore really showcases its…