Singapore is a great place to stop over if you are doing a long haul flight to or from Australia. However, it isn’t the cheapest place in comparison to a lot of its neighbours in the region. Don’t let that deter you though, as there are some great things to …
Palau Ubin – Off the Beaten Track in Singapore
Palau Ubin is Singapore’s “off the beaten track” location, spend a day on this picturesque island and you may forget that you are in the middle of a city-state. Surrounded by palm trees and lily ponds, beaches and forests – it’s an oasis in the middle of a concrete world. …
Lotus Hostel, Singapore – Review
Note: all thoughts are my own and my accommodation reviews are not sponsored unless otherwise stated. The Details Where: Lotus Hostel, Outram Park, Singapore How Long: 2 nights Number of persons: 2 – a couple Cost: Mixed Dorm $32 SGD per night, Double room $88 SGD per night Link: www.bpkers.com For …
The Hipster Trail of George Town
George Town, Penang is a hipsters dream! The type of place that hipsters all around the world are trying to create. In George Town it hasn’t been a conscious effort – it has just happened organically. The city is dotted with bicycles and brightly coloured houses, boutique coffee shops sit …
Singapore Stir-Fry: a Cheap Hostel Meal
Cooking in hostels isn’t always easy but it is always worth it! In Singapore, we stayed at the Green Kiwi Backpackers in Bugis. Which was only a short walk from Little India home of massive fresh food and wet market. Lingo: Wet Market, is where people kill (usually) and butcher …
Green Kiwi Backpackers Hostel, Singapore – Review
Singapore is one of my favourite countries in South East Asia. Which may shock some people as it isn’t generally a favourite with backpackers on account of how expensive it is. Don’t get me wrong, paying $20AUD for a glass of wine isn’t my idea of fun, so instead when …