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8 Insanely Gorgeous Airbnbs In Bangkok For A More Local Experience

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.
Guide On How To Use The QR Code To Cross The Malaysian Border From Singapore

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.
8 Travel Mistakes That Are Making You Lose Precious Time On Your Holiday

1 week ago | thesmartlocal.com | Tammi Tan

Travel mistakes to avoid on your holidayLet’s face it—we’ve all made travel mistakes that end up eating away at precious holiday time. Maybe you’ve stood in line way too long for a mediocre tourist-trap meal or frantically searched for an offline map when the Wi-Fi wouldn’t cooperate. These little slip-ups can turn a dream trip into a time-sucking nightmare. Luckily, it’s not all doom and gloom.
7 New Direct Flights From Singapore In 2025, Make The Most Out Of Your ALs Without Layovers

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.
3D2N Perth Itinerary For First-Timers – Best Activities, Food Recommendations & Best Time To Go

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.
Guide To Broome, Underrated Coastal Town In Western Australia For Your Next Trip Down Under

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.
Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars - Food, Fashion & Arts

1 month ago | thesmartlocal.com | Wei YIN

Check out the Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars event at the Peranakan Museum, featuring exciting activities and celeb meet-and-greet.
9 Best Things To Do In Chiang Mai – Jungle Zipline, Mountain Temples & Glamping Under The Stars

1 month ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Things to do in Chiang Mai Bangkok and Phuket are undeniably the most popular destinations in Thailand for Singaporeans. But venture a little further, and you might find yourself in Chiang Mai, a historical city in northern Thailand. It’s 700km north of Bangkok, set in a valley on the banks of the Ping River. If you’ve always wanted to visit but not sure what to expect, we’ve got you covered with this list of things to do in Chiang Mai. The current exchange rate is ฿25.24=~S$1 as of 2nd March 2025.
There’s A Marvel Concert Happening For One Night Only At The Star Theatre

1 month ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Marvel Studios’s Infinity Saga – The Concert Experience“Marvel or DC?”That’s probably one of the most polarising questions of our generation. Well, if you’re part of the first camp, here’s good news for you. The Star Theatre will have a cinematic journey with Marvel Studios’s Infinity Saga – The Concert Experience for 1 night only on 7th March 2025. If you’ve somehow dodged every Marvel movie for the past decade – first of all, how? But don’t worry, we’ve got your back with a quick crash course.
Cloud Forest At Gardens By The Bay: A 58m-Tall Glass Dome Conservatory With Misty Mountain Vibes

2 months ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay As Singaporeans, we have 3 main things to flex: our passport, Changi Airport, and Gardens by the Bay. The latter, especially, is our go-to whenever friends or relatives visit from overseas. One of our favourite spots in the gardens is the Cloud Forest. Imagine a colossal 58m-tall glass dome with not a single column in sight. Inside, expect over 7,000 plants spanning over 135 species and hybrids.