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Singapore to Western Australia: a bucket-list trip to an uncrowded wonderland
iNews UK
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Heading long-haul Down Under? Break up your journey, stretch your legs and enjoy two amazing destinations in one adventure. Travelbag shows you how... This post is sponsored by Travelbag A holiday to Australia is a dream for many, and with most...
Kovan MRT station joins LTA scheme to reward commuters for morning off-peak travel
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
The programme is aimed at encouraging passengers to avoid the busier segments of the MRT network in north-eastern Singapore during the morning rush period.ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO SINGAPORE – Commuters who tap in at Kovan MRT station during off-peak...
Korea, Singapore aim to upgrade ties to strategic partnership as they celebrate 50th anniversary, envoy says
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 1, 2025
Published: 01 Jul. 2025, 16:24 Singaporean Ambassador Eric Teo, center, cuts the cake at a reception to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Korea and Singapore at Grand Hyatt Hotel in central Seoul on June 30. The...
Chef Søren Selin Brings Danish Flavours to the Skies with Singapore Airlines
Abelson
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July 1, 2025
Epicurean Michelin-starred Chef Søren Selin brings Danish fine dining to the skies in an exclusive menu for Singapore Airlines Business Class. Credit: Singapore Airlines At 35,000 feet, airline meals rarely stir emotion, but Singapore Airlines has...
Malaysia’s Tourism Growth: Sustained by chinese arrivals and strategic initiatives
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 30, 2025
Malaysia’s tourism surges in 2025, driven by Chinese arrivals, visa policies, strategic campaigns, and a shift to high-value tourism. Malaysia’s tourism sector is currently experiencing a robust upturn, with Hong Leong Investment Bank projecting...
Why Travelers Dread Flying Over This Part Of The U.S.
The Travel
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June 30, 2025
Anxiety surrounding turbulence is often what fuels a fear of flying. Turbulence, the chaotic movement of air that causes planes to experience forceful shaking and sudden changes in altitude, is unpleasant and frightening for pilots, flight...
9 Staycation Deals To Book For The Year-End Holidays 2020
Little Day Out
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Can you believe we’re almost at the end of the year? As we will still have to wait a while before travelling is safe again, here are some awesome staycation deals to book for the Year-End-Holidays! If you are thinking of a family staycation or...
Indonesia sees 14 pct surge in foreign tourist arrivals in May 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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JAKARTA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia recorded a sharp increase of 14.01 percent year-on-year in foreign tourist arrivals, reaching a total of 1.31 million visits in May 2025, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced on Tuesday. "Most foreign tourists...
On this Indonesian island, tempeh is king
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “Tempeh brownies,” chef Froosh Nur announces as he places a plate down in front of me. I’m not sure how this is going to work. I’ve never tried tempeh in sweet form before, but these...
Taking popular pill on holiday with you could see you jailed
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 1, 2025
A pharmacist has issued a warning to the millions of people in the UK who regularly take an over-the-counter pill. Co-codamol is a common medication here, but it is either banned or heavily regulated in several countries, including Greece and...
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is slated to open in Singapore this July
Time Out
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If you’ve ever wandered into a Flying Tiger Copenhagen store overseas and emerged clutching a bag full of quirky, colourful things you didn’t know you needed – congrats, you’re one of us. And great news: the cult-favourite Danish lifestyle store...
Ultimate Guide to Taiwan Night Markets for First-Time Visitors
TripZilla
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July 7, 2025
If you ask someone what comes to mind when they think of Taiwan, chances are they’ll mention the night markets. Lively, noisy, and packed with food stalls, these markets are more than just a tourist attraction. For many locals, they are part of...
Singapore-bound travellers stranded as Middle East airspace closures ripple through Doha and Dubai
The Independent Singapore
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June 27, 2025
SINGAPORE: Thousands of travellers, including many headed to or returning from Singapore remain stranded at major Middle Eastern transit hubs — flight delays and cancellations continue to plague Doha’s Hamad International Airport and Dubai...
Where Heritage Lives: Celebrate 60 Years Of Singapore At Grand Park City Hall
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Nestled in the heart of Singapore's storied Civic District, the hotel is steps away from heritage museums, local art galleries and architectural treasures, making it the perfect base to explore the city's storied past and...
Singaporean says he supports ‘foreign F&Bs over locals,’ gets mixed reaction from netizens
The Independent Singapore
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June 27, 2025
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean recently stirred up debate online after saying he supports foreign-run food and beverage (F&B) outlets over local ones. In a post on the r/SingaporeRaw subreddit, he pointed out how people often complain about the...
3D2N Kukup Itinerary From Singapore: The Perfect Food & Nature Escape
TripZilla
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June 30, 2025
Looking for an easy escape with good food, sea views, and no pressure to do too much? Kukup might be your answer. A fishing village in Johor where time moves slower, Kukup is where meals are hearty, and the sea is always within sight. It’s perfect...
Your Singapore travel plan in jeopardy, six agents lose license over failure to submit documents
The Economic Times
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June 23, 2025
Failure to submit outstanding audited statements of accounts, annual business profiles or returns, resulted in the Singapore Tourism Board (STA) revoking the licenses of six travel agents. The agents whose licenses were revoked are Gemini Travel n...
Tourism Malaysia launches ‘Explore Sabah’ campaign
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 27, 2025
Tourism Malaysia launches ‘Explore Sabah’ campaign Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Wu Vui Tek Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Haryanty (fourth from left) with tourism stakeholders launching the “Explore Sabah”...
RTS Link Operators in final stages of deciding fares as Singapore and Malaysia launch first train
The Independent Singapore
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE: RTS Operations, the operator of the highly anticipated Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS Link), has entered the final stage of market research to determine the fares for cross-border commuters. The announcement was made...
Fairmont Hotels showcase new brand campaign at ILTM in Singapore
Travel Weekly
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June 30, 2025
Luxury hospitality brand, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, took the opportunity of visiting media attending the International Luxury Travel Market Asia Pacific (ILTM) in Singapore to reveal its new global brand campaign, Fairmont Presents “Make Special...