Asia

Discover new hidden gems, try a new sport, and satisfy your inner Ghibli fan in this Tokyo itinerary, perfect for solo travellers. We love Tokyo. It's fast-paced, busy, and exciting. But after hitting all the obvious must-sees in Tokyo, I've...

Lesser-known hotels in Singapore from just S$86/night! — Singapore Staycation Squad, assemble! Photo credit: The Great Madras Update: If you haven't heard, our SingapoRediscovers vouchers have been extended till 31 Dec 2021 and these hotels are still SRV-eligible so you know...

Can’t say you’ve visited until you’ve experienced these 21 exciting things to do in Taipei. I've always pegged Taipei as the go-to destination for bubble tea obsessed teenage girls. But hey! Turns out, Taipei has so much more to offer. From...

I spent weeks preparing for my ten day trip in the Philippines, searching for the best destinations, researched flight prices, and tried to figure out how to get around. But despite all my research, I was pretty clueless — got lost...

5 months into this internship, our long awaited trip to India had come. At the start, we were told how the idea of TTI began in India and it held a special place in their hearts. People in Singapore often...

Taiwanese know Kaohsiung as a port city, the centre of the Taiwan's steel, shipbuilding and petrochemical industries. Singaporean, or the men at least, associate the southern city with army training. In other words, Kaohsiung is not the prettiest city...

There's a new trendy neighbourhood in Johor Bahru — filled with aesthetic cafes and other fun things to do! Contrary to popular belief, Mount Austin does not have a mountain. It's instead a neighbourhood district peppered with shophouses and...

Wake up to beautiful views of Mount Fuji from these unique hotels in Japan 🗻. Read to the end for epic deals of up to 20% Cashback on essentials like flights and accommodations from now till 25 July 2023! First...

Wanna grab brunch in Kyoto, New York or at an African Safari? These cafes in Singapore go the extra mile for that overseas experience. Singapore has some pretty cool-themed cafes that you can dine at — from cherry blossom backdrops...

Discover the adventurous side of Japan with these lesser-known outdoor experiences! Instagrammable landmarks and mouth-watering cuisine often make the highlights of a trip to Japan. But this article isn't going to be about the above. Ever thought of dog-sledding atop the...

Get around the Lion City the Singaporean way with these 11 Singlish terms! Here's something Wikipedia doesn't make obvious — "Singlish" is the lingua franca of Singapore. Essentially colloquial Singaporean English, this unique and ultra-complex language is as colourful and...

Visiting Singapore? Check out some of the best outdoor activities in Singapore as recommended by locals. Bonus — 10 of these are free! Singapore might be great for eating (read: 54 local-approved things to eat in Singapore), shopping and indulging...

Here's our guide to island hopping around the Singapore Southern Islands. Sentosa might be the most well-known out of the bunch, but Singapore's Southern Islands consist of seven other islands — St John's Island, Lazarus Island, Kusu Island, Sisters' Islands,...

Deep-fried brown sugar-coated dough balls, pork noodles, and street delicacies you wouldn't believe are really delicious. Oh, and did we mention the OG Haidilao that's actually affordable? We've always dived headfirst into tasting local delicacies, and experiencing the food culture of...

Think winter in Japan and Hokkaido’s white powdery Sapporo ski slopes and Nagano’s onsen-soaking snow monkeys come to mind. But Japan’s natural winter wonders have another secret, and way less crowded, hideout in Yamagata! Best bit, it is only...

A renewed passion to catch flights (and not feelings), comes the need to plan our vacation days within the limits of our allotted annual leave — find out how to get 10 long weekends in 2024. While the 2024 public...

How does one cope with burnout? Google might suggest "recalibrating in nature" while friends might tell you to just "leave Singapore". Under the restraints of a budget and travel limitations, I did the next best thing — camping overnight on...

That iconic glass bridge barely scratches the surface. Scoot now flies to Wuhan five times a week (7 times from 1 Sep!) and four times a week to Changsha — more details below! First published: 21 Jun 2019 China is a...

I imagine it’s only time before Sham Shui Po is on everyone and their mother’s Hong Kong itinerary. I've been daydreaming up a Hong Kong itinerary for a grad trip with friends. With little time and budget (as we're broke...

Your guide to having a fun-filled Christmas at Changi Airport! We can't fly off this December, but spending the festive season in Singapore isn't so bad. Besides the usual Christmas Wonderland and Orchard Road light-up, there's also the new Changi...