Tag: Travel
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Xiaomi opens largest Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport

Xiaomi officially opened its largest store in Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport on October 11. Many Xiaomi fans and customers gathered outside the store on Saturday to catch the opening which featured a lion dance. Spanning 203 square metres, the new Xiaomi Store is the brand’s 10th retail outlet in Singapore. It showcases Xiaomi’s latest…
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The Food Bank Singapore family packs ‘Joy in Every Bundle’

In a demonstration of service, solidarity and walking the talk, The Food Bank Singapore (FBSG) marked the nation’s SG60 celebrations by rallying its own board members, staff, their families, and long-time volunteers to pack food bundles for those in need. The Joy in Every Bundle event, held at Bishan Community Club’s Multi-Purpose Hall, on August…
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ETC Travel Retail’s best picks – thoughtful, tasty and traveller-friendly

Following my initial exploration of ETC Travel Retail’s snacks, I’ve had the pleasure of trying some of their other collections. To be honest, I didn’t realise the pretty extensive range of snacks they offered and was quite amazed by the variety. I previously tried the salted egg yolk fish skin, salmon skin, pineapple tarts, and…
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Get street-smart with the Skinarma Jager Collection

Admittedly, I have not bought or tried these yet but I was intrigued by Skinarma’s new Jager collection of bags engineered for those who need a blend of style, smarts and adaptability. These bags are designed to be both versatile and tough. The lineup comprises: Foldtop backpack (US$119): Expandable interior with protected laptop section in…
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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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Flying Singapore Airlines while booked on a Scoot flight!
For those that frequent Australia, this might not be new for you – you may receive a notification from Scoot a couple of weeks before your flight to be notified that your flight has been changed to a chartered flight by Singapore Airlines due to tighter aircraft utilization across Scoot’s network. On a recent trip…
