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Best Frequent Flyer Plans to Upgrade Your Travels in 2023
Being a part of a good frequent flyer programme is the key to comfortable travelling. Earning miles and climbing tiers can allow you to enjoy lounge visits and business-class seats without spending a single extra cent.
Now that travel is...
Personal Finance
Which Travel Credit Card Gives You the Most Travel Perks?
Convenience and safety aren’t the only reasons to travel with a credit card.
Travel credit cards also give you perks and privileges that can help you save money on your overseas trip. They can even extend some needed help should...
Lifestyle
Singapore Travel Tips: Top 5 things you should know when you’re on the Little Red Dot
SINGAPORE — Tourists are more than welcome in Singapore, especially after the quiet years of the pandemic.
We know The Independent Singapore has quite the international readership, so here are some helpful guides if you ever make your way to...
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US traveller in TikTok video says ‘Singapore is the real-life Disney World’ but netizens say ‘try Yishun’
SINGAPORE — A couple from the United States is travelling around the world and documenting their journey on TikTok. And while they have many nice things to say about the 100 or more countries they’ve visited, including nearby Malaysia...
Travel
Post-Restrictions Travel Guide to Hong Kong
Miss visiting Hong Kong? Then you’ll be happy to know that the city has further relaxed its COVID-19 measures for inbound travellers.
Here’s a guide to help you with everything you need to know when entering the city, from things...
Travel
Post-Restrictions Travel Guide to Taiwan
Holidaymakers, rejoice. On the heels of Japan, Taiwan has done away with travel restrictions and opened its borders to international tourists.
Since 29 September 2022, Singaporeans could enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 30 days. Pre-departure PCR tests are not...
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Singapore Airlines will no longer serve Dom Pérignon champagne
Singapore Airlines first class or Suites class cabin will no longer offer Dom Pérignon champagne as an option.
Traditionally, a flight attendant would always ask the traveller whether they would prefer Dom Pérignon or Krug, but that question will no...
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Step aside, Orchard, it’s Little India’s time to shine; Singapore’s “coolest neighbourhood” for 2022, and we’ll show you why…
One of Singapore’s best-kept secrets is a secret no longer, with Little India being named the country’s “coolest neighbourhood” for 2022.
Not only was it named the year’s must-see at a time when tourists are flocking back after two years...
Personal Finance
Best Frequent Flyer Plans to Upgrade Your Travels in 2022
Being a part of a good frequent flyer program is the key to travelling in comfort. Earning miles and climbing tiers can allow you to enjoy lounge visits and business class seats without spending a single extra cent.
Now that...
Home News
20 retired SBS buses transformed into staycation resort at Changi Village, to open in 2023
The Bus Resort, consisting of 20 decommissioned SBS buses, will provide locals and tourists with another staycation destination next year.
The resort will be located next to Changi Village Hawker Centre — meaning it’s going to be beside shops and...
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Simone Johnson, the Rock’s daughter, set to make WWE debut
Daughter of wrestling icon Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Simone Johnson is set to make her in-ring debut. The 21-year-old...
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Stories you might’ve missed, March 24
Woman berates NTUC FairPrice’s staff at the fish counter for not being able to speak English
A woman shopping at NTUC FairPrice expressed frustration about...
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This is why SG ‘is one of the safest countries in the world’ — Man asks busker to make announcement after car owner leaves...
SINGAPORE: In a heartwarming video that’s been making the rounds lately, a busker can be seen and heard looking for the owner of a...
Intl
Eye drops causing vision loss and death, recalled, CDC recommends discontinuing product use
Multiple reports cite that a certain brand of eye drops contains a form of bacteria that is causing people to have vision loss and...
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SMRT staff asks uncle to leave train for talking too loudly, but netizens pin blame on person who complained about the uncle
SINGAPORE: A video of an elderly man being asked to leave a train because he was too loud went viral on Thursday (Mar 23),...
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