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Jan 13, 2025 | thetravelintern.com | Hendric Tay

There’s no shortage of unique things to do in Saudi Arabia now that the country has opened up to tourists!Ever since Saudi Arabia started issuing eVisas for leisure travel in 2019, I’ve been insanely curious — what goes behind the Kingdom that’s revered as the birthplace of Islam and is home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina? After exploring Saudi Arabia for nine days, we were blown away by how untouched and beautiful the country is.

May 4, 2024 | thetravelintern.com | Cherie Sim

A Belgian friend once said, “Good thing this country is tiny.” Like Singapore, it doesn’t take long to get to places. At an hour’s drive from the capital city, you could find yourself on cobblestone streets surrounded by medieval buildings. In 1.5 hours by train, you could be in Amsterdam, or Paris. But before you think of your next adventure from this iconic European city, here’s a quick guide to Belgium and soaking in the bustling vibes of Brussels — your first stop in Europe. Heading to Europe?

Jan 7, 2024 | thetravelintern.com | Cherie Sim

A hot air balloon ride, a sheep cafe with a vast mountain view, a picturesque Yunanese village — this itinerary constantly got us asking: is this really Thailand? If you’ve watched Disney’s Tangled, you’d probably be familiar with this scene of glowing lanterns simultaneously released into the sky. Yep, that’s how we ended up in Chiang Mai. But if you know us, we weren’t gonna head home after flying over 2,500km.

Jul 27, 2023 | thetravelintern.com | Hendric Tay

This Gold Coast road trip itinerary is the ideal guide to living your best camper van life for first timers. Don’t worry, we’re koalified. Photo credit: Tourism & Events QueenslandGet your playlist ready because we’re going on a road trip. From iconic beaches in Surfers Paradise and the beautiful hinterlands, to intimate animal encounters and the freedom of living in a camper van, Gold Coast is the perfect place to start. I’ve always dreamed of going on a camper van road trip.

Jul 10, 2023 | thetravelintern.com | Cherie Sim