A Guide to Zipping and Jumping at Mega Adventure Park Sentosa, Singapore
So, you’ve had enough of boring activities like swimming on Sentosa’s beach? Enter Mega Adventure Park. Travelling should awake all your senses, pump your adrenaline and give you a memorable experience to remember for a long time, shouldn’t it? If you have the same view about travelling as me, then push all of your “Sentosa-must-do-things” to the bottom of your list and head to Mega Adventure Park first thing when you arrive at Sentosa. As a long-time (over a decade) resident of Singapore, MegaZip has been on my radar for so many… Read More
8 Awesome Places in Singapore You Can Visit for Free (and You Should!)
I think it’s safe to say that Singapore is the most expensive country to live in Southeast Asia. In general, the Southeast Asia region is pretty cheap compared to other regions, such as North Asia (where Japan and Korea are located at). Budget travellers are mostly attracted to Thailand because of its low living cost. Many would skip Singapore in a heartbeat. As someone who have lived in the tiny red dot for over a decade, let me tell you the truth that you deserve to know: It is possible to travel… Read More
45 Things to Do in Changi Airport, Singapore
If you are that last-minute guy/gal who always arrive at the airport just in time before the check-in counter closes, I recommend that you arrive much earlier if you’re flying out from Changi Airport. I’ll tell you why. There are SO many things to do, see and eat in Changi Airport! And don’t worry if you’re on a tight budget. The most awesome places in Changi Airport are free anyway! Because I’m an ambitious traveller, I did what I should do. I spent a lot of time at the airport, trying to… Read More
Singapore Tourist Pass, EZ Link or Standard Ticket? Which One is Better?
To take public transportation in Singapore, you need either cash or card. Paying by cash is rather inconvenient because you need to give the exact amount, otherwise no change will be given. Majority people use cards, but which card is better? There are 3 cards that travellers can use in Singapore: Singapore Tourist Pass, EZ Link and Standard Ticket. Each has its own pros and cons, and each is suited for different types of travellers. In this post, I write about the details of each card, followed by situations when a certain… Read More
Best Singapore Prepaid SIM Card for Travellers in 2019
Who can live and travel without data SIM card? I CAN’T. SIM card is my second priority when I arrive in a new country, after local currency. Having a local SIM card with data gives me confidence and assurance that I can survive in a new country even if I don’t speak the language. So, I always include tips about buying local SIM card in all of my airport guides. When my family and friends visit me in Singapore, they’re always asking me to help them buy SIM cards. Choosing the best… Read More
How to travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru by Bus (2019)
As someone who stays and works in Singapore, I have to admit that I am constantly looking for short getaways to neighboring countries. The nearest city from Singapore would be Johor Bahru, one of the major cities in Malaysia. You could travel from Singapore to Johor Bahru via public transport or by driving. The travel duration from Singapore to JB depends greatly on traffic condition. And nope, there is no flight between JB and SG. Some people, on rare occasion, do walk across the border. However, please do not walk because it… Read More
Where to See Christmas Decorations in Singapore 2018
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Ho ho ho! It’s the time of the year when you hear Christmas carols everytime you go out to the shopping malls. It’s the time of the year when your Facebook and Instagram feeds are filled with Christmas trees and Christmas feast! It’s also probably the season you travel. Speaking of travel, Singapore is a wonderful destination for Christmas. Every year, the country put up so many kinds of themed decorations all over the island, from Boon Lay in the west to Changi in the east,… Read More
4D3N Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas: My First Time Cruising!
Why would someone pay money to go to a country by sea and spend 24 hours on the ship one-way, when you can just take a 1-hour flight to get there? This question bothers me a lot when I was young and naive. Cruise vacation has never crossed my mind in my twenties. The young lady in me wanted to explore, explore, explore, and not sit still in a vehicle for days where there’s no network. But, as you get older, you get wiser, right? So, how did I end up on… Read More
The Carvery, Park Hotel Alexandra: Favourite Place for Buffet
There are less seafood and more meat in The Carvery, and I’m okay with that. Maybe I’m really a meat lover! There are endless buffet choices in Singapore. From international buffet, Korean BBQ buffet, sushi buffet to even porridge buffet. If I’m a true buffet lover, I would try as many buffets as possible. But, I’m not, so I would only keep coming back to the buffets that I love. The Carvery buffet is one of them. So, what makes me keep coming back Park Hotel Alexandra for The Carvery buffet? To answer… Read More
dnata Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore
In a quest to maximise the benefit of my Priority Pass, I decided to visit dnata Lounge at Terminal 3 Changi Airport when I went back to my hometown last month. There are 2 dnata lounges in Changi, one at Terminal 1 and the other at Terminal 3. So, why did I choose Terminal 3? Well, the answer is quite simple.
