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Street food in Batam, Indonesia When going to Batam, their affordable spas, massages and water activities are on most people’s to-do list. But in addition to these, Batam also has …

Indonesia

8 Things To Do In Batam Away From The City Centre For Singaporeans Who Want To Dodge The Crowds

Activities to check out in Batam Image credit clockwise from left to right: Ranoh Island, @svc20, @thonyjourney When the going gets tough, and your planned EOY trips seem forever away, …

Malaysia

10 Kid-Friendly Cafes & Restaurants In KL With Play Areas To Keep Your Children Occupied

Child-friendly restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Image adapted from: @huiling31, @green_tomato_cafe Miranda Hobbs from Sex and the City once said, “Mommy needs two hands to eat.” And honestly no words …

Malaysia

7 JB 5-Star Hotels From Just $57/Night For Luxurious Weekend Vacations On A Budget

5-star hotels in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Image credit: Booking Once in a while, we all get the urge to splurge on a holiday – and nothing screams luxury more than …

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5 Things To Do In Kepri Coral – Batam’s New Private Island That Singaporeans Have Yet To Conquer

Things to do in Kepri Coral Before you brush aside the idea of Batam as a destination because everything’s been done and dusted, feast your eyes on Kepri Coral – …

Malaysia

10 Hair Salons In JB For Cheap Perms From RM160 / S$52.50

Cheap hair salons in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Image adapted from: @ceres_hair_studio, Ceres Hair Studio Getting voluminous curls in Singapore can be quite a struggle with the humidity and the fact that you …

Thailand

The Blue Sky Resort: European Fairytale Resort In Thailand With Garden Maze & Floral-Themed Cafe

The Blue Sky Resort in Khao Kho, Thailand Image adapted from: The Smart Local, The Blue Sky Resort If you thought you could only see grassy mountain ranges and Western-style cottages …

Thailand

The Ironwood: Hidden Garden Cafe In Chiang Mai With A Greenhouse, Photo Spots & Accommodation

The Ironwood Mae Rim in Chiang Mai, Thailand Thailand is one of our go-to holiday destinations with Chiang Mai, in particular, becoming an increasingly popular city where you can see …

Malaysia

12 Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Cafes And Restaurants In KL For Cheap Guilt-Free Dishes Without Meat

Vegan Food in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Image adapted from: @_rawsome, @physolicious Vegan food is making its way up the ranks, with vegan restaurants out to prove that going meat-free …

Thailand

We Visited An Ethical Elephant Sanctuary In Chiang Mai To Find Out How To Care For Elephants

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand Thailand is known for its elephant parks, and they have their hot-selling elephant pants and souvenirs to prove it. While interacting with …

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5 Cheap Batam Food Stalls To Hit Up For Local Indonesian Dishes During Your Next Getaway

8 Things To Do In Batam Away From The City Centre For Singaporeans Who Want To Dodge The Crowds

10 Kid-Friendly Cafes & Restaurants In KL With Play Areas To Keep Your Children Occupied

7 JB 5-Star Hotels From Just $57/Night For Luxurious Weekend Vacations On A Budget

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5 Things To Do In Kepri Coral – Batam’s New Private Island That Singaporeans Have Yet To Conquer

10 Hair Salons In JB For Cheap Perms From RM160 / S$52.50

The Blue Sky Resort: European Fairytale Resort In Thailand With Garden Maze & Floral-Themed Cafe

The Ironwood: Hidden Garden Cafe In Chiang Mai With A Greenhouse, Photo Spots & Accommodation

12 Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Cafes And Restaurants In KL For Cheap Guilt-Free Dishes Without Meat

We Visited An Ethical Elephant Sanctuary In Chiang Mai To Find Out How To Care For Elephants

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