Category: Travel
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The Sphere: Simply stunning inside and outside
When I knew I was heading to Las Vegas to cover an event, the first thing that came to mind was not the casino nor the entertainment, but a visit to The Sphere. I had seen numerous clips of this entertainment venue on Tiktok and other social media platforms since its opening in 2023. The…
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Yiwu: A permanent Canton Fair
Ever heard of Yiwu? I didn’t until last year. OK, call me a late developer but the city isn’t exactly known as a tourist destination. It was only last year when we went to our first Canton Fair that we first heard of Yiwu. Some of the Guangzhou show’s visitors told us that they were…
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Rediscovering Malaysia’s Hidden Gems with ‘Unfading Memoirs’
For many Singaporeans (myself included!), a trip across the causeway to Malaysia represents a quintessential holiday experience. While we pride ourselves in knowing many great places to eat and shop in Malaysia, we know that Malaysia has a lot more to offer – but what exactly can we do there? Perhaps Unfading Memoirs can inspire…
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Ximending: 5 reasons to stay again
Except for the COVID-19 years, I have made at least one trip to Taiwan, in particular Taipei, each year since 2023. In my earlier years, Xinyi District was the centre of my universe in the city. As I usually am there to attend an annual event held at Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), my golden…
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Concert experience: Different every time
Concert frenzy is on the rise. In Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert tickets were sold out on release dates — and that’s not just one but her entire concert series. Perhaps, it’s the pent-up demand after a few years of COVID-19. Or what some have dubbed as FOMO (fear of missing out). And concert prices…
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8 great Guangzhou impressions
Having not been to China since the pandemic, I was unsure of what to expect before I left for my trip to Guangzhou in October. What are the security measures? Would I need to be masked? How would the locals react to foreigners? Thankfully, all my concerns were dispelled! China is receiving foreigners — whether…
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Finally: Alipay and WeChat Pay for International Tourists!
In 2023, China reopened its doors to international tourists post-pandemic. The nation is making waves with its approach in welcoming tourists by addressing one of the most painful problems I had in the past as a tourist in China – the ability to pay with China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay. A quick background on the…
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Exploring New Taipei City: the Northeast Coast Bikeway (Old Caoling Tunnel)
Calling all travel enthusiasts and adventure seekers! Get ready for an extraordinary experience as we embark on a cycling adventure along the Northeast Coast Bikeway to discover the enchanting Old Caoling Tunnel. From the moment you step onto the train at Taipei Main Station to the exhilarating ride along the coast, this journey promises breathtaking…
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Taiwan the Lucky Land!
Back in September 2022, Taiwan opened its doors to tourists again. And to attract even more tourists, they launched an initiative in May 2023 – Taiwan the Lucky Land. Lucky individuals will get to walk away with a travel prize worth NTD 5000 (SGD 220). Travel prizes will come in the form of an EasyCard…
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Taichung’s Blue Sky Hotel: A blast from the past
Revenge travel is in full force. The airports are crowded. The flights are full. Tourists are flooding malls and attracions. This augurs well for the travel industry that has been reeling from the effects of the pandemic. In our first trip to Taiwan since 2019, my family and I decided to visit Taichung and Taipei.…
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