1 Year, 7 Trips: My 2022 Travel in Review

40 days. 7 trips. 3 countries. 10 leave days taken. After the madness of the last two years (although I managed to squeeze some travel in 2020), it’s good to finally be out and about in the world again. While I only managed 40 days on the road (in contrast to 73 days at my…

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Are you excited to travel again? 😄 We are happy to announce that, in collaboration with GPSMyCity, our Singapore Walking Trail series is now available as a GPS travel app to help ease your travel planning. [Image Credit: William Cho] WHY USE A GPS TRAVEL APP? In post-COVID19 times, travel regulations change rapidly. Often times,…

Singapore’s Urban Heritage: Orchard Road

Heart of the Singapore’s retail industry, Orchard Road has been the default stop for shoppers around the world whenever they are in the Lion City. Stretching 2.5 kilometers and also occupying adjacent streets, the Orchard Road occupies four major areas: Orchard, Tanglin, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut. In recent years, the government has also announced plan…

Singapore’s Urban Trail: Singapore River

Stretching 3.2 kilometers from King Seng Bridge into the Marina Bay, the Singapore River sits at the very lifeblood of Singapore, historically fueling key trading and commerce activities that bring the nation into where it is today. Strolling across historic bridges, you will uncover key monuments and decorated shophouses now housing world-class dining, waterholes and…

Singapore Urban Trail: Chinatown Less Trodden

Many tourists associate Chinatown with the crowded maze of Kreta Ayer’s narrow roads flanked by souvenir shops and Chinese restaurants greeting you immediately as soon as you exit the Chinatown MRT. This guide helps you discover Chinatown from a slightly less conventional trail along Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar, Duxton and Keong Saik where trendy eateries,…