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6 days ago | 
thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
Airbnbs in BangkokThere are 2 types of Singaporeans who travel: hotel people and Airbnb folks. If you fall into the second camp, say no more. We found Airbnbs in Bangkok that offer a more personal, design-forward, and live-like-a-local kind of vibe. It’s for travellers looking to trade cookie-cutter hotels for something with a little more soul.
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1 week ago | 
thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
Using a QR code to cross the Causeway There’s no shortage of ways to get from Singapore to JB – you can hop on the KTM shuttle, take a bus, or drive up for a supper run. And with Malaysia’s e-gate system already speeding things up, the journey has only gotten smoother. But here’s the latest lobang for regular JB-goers: you can now use a QR code to breeze through immigration at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints.
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1 week ago | 
thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
New direct flights from Singapore Let’s face it – every minute of your holiday counts, especially when it means burning through your precious ALs. And if you’ve travelled enough, you’ll know one universal truth: direct flights are superior. No layovers, no awkward airport naps, no sprinting through terminals to catch your connection. Just get on the plane, snooze through the in-flight movies, and land right where you need to be.
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1 week ago | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
Just a 5-hour flight away from Singapore, Perth is one of those sweet-spot destinations that ticks all the boxes for a long weekend escape. Good food? Check. Stunning nature? Check. Cooler weather without needing a winter coat? Double check. The current exchange rate is 1AUD = ~S$0.83 as of 11th April 2025. Short answer: not a traditional one. But Singaporeans do need an ETA – that’s an Electronic Travel Authority – to enter Australia, including Perth.
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1 week ago | 
thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
3D2N Perth ItineraryJust a 5-hour flight away from Singapore, Perth is one of those sweet-spot destinations that ticks all the boxes for a long weekend escape. Good food? Check. Stunning nature? Check. Cooler weather without needing a winter coat? Double check. If you’re heading to Western Australia for the first time and don’t know where to start, we’ve got you.
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2 weeks ago | 
zula.sg | Dewi Nurjuwita
Dimoo x Mickey Mouse pop-up at Plaza SingapuraIf you love both POP MART and Disney, you’re in for a treat. A brand new Dimoo x Mickey Mouse pop-up has landed at Plaza Singapura, and it’s the ultimate crossover for collectors and Disney lovers alike. Source: POP MARTThe star of the show? A towering 7m-tall inflatable Mickey TV Show Figure, straight from the new DIMOO WORLD x DISNEY series.
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2 weeks ago | 
zula.sg | Dewi Nurjuwita
Pokémon Mart Pop-up store at Tampines MallPokémon fans, this one’s for you—there’s an official Pokémon Mart pop-up happening at Tampines Mall. It’s stocked with so many cute things, you’ll want to catch ‘em all. The pop-up is part of Isetan’s spring-themed Hanami Matsuri food fair, and features exclusive merchandise brought in by none other than Pokémon Centre Singapore.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
Guide to Broome, Western Australia Mention Western Australia, and most Singaporeans will probably think of Perth, quokkas, and all things Margaret River. But if you’re after a more offbeat escape, let us introduce you to Broome, a coastal town in the northern part of Western Australia. Here’s a quick history lesson: Broome was once a thriving pearling hub in the 1880s, drawing workers from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, and Europe.
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1 month ago | 
timeout.com | Dewi Nurjuwita |Joycelyn Yeow |Cheryl Sekkappan
Sport and fitnessClimbingKallangClimb to great heights with Ground Up Climbing, home to five top rope lanes, 13 autobelay lanes, and a bouldering gym. Not only does it offer you an ace spot for indoor rock climbing, outdoor lead climbing, and bouldering, but it also shows you the ropes on the proper climbing techniques and body conditioning exercises. Sample the sport with a taster session, or take up the SNCS Rock Climbing Level 1 course to learn how to belay and climb with your friends.
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1 month ago | 
herworld.com | Dewi Nurjuwita
Finding the perfect outfit for a wedding can be tricky, especially when different cultures have their own traditions and customs. While most wedding ceremonies are fairly relaxed when it comes to attire, Malay weddings have a few unspoken guidelines worth keeping in mind. From avoiding certain colours to embracing the celebratory spirit with vibrant hues, here’s what you need to know to dress appropriately and respectfully for the occasion. 1. Traditional Malay wear2. Avoid revealing clothes3.
