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7 Things to Do in Singapore in January 2012

7 Things to Do in Singapore in January 2012

A new year is about to begin, and if you find yourself in Singapore on the first month of the year, here are a few events you can look forward to during your stay here.
7 Things to Do in Singapore in December 2011

7 Things to Do in Singapore in December 2011

Are you in Singapore during the December holiday season? There’s more than enough excitement happening on the Little Red Dot this month, including Christmas shows, New Year's Eve parties, ZoukOut, and Wicked.
7 Reasons to Visit Singapore in November 2011

7 Reasons to Visit Singapore in November 2011

Singapore, boring? Never. Singapore may be small, but there’s always something happening somewhere. This November, check out some art, the Titanic, cool bands, German films, Ian Thorpe, and Kevin Spacey.
Should You Get a City Card?

Should You Get a City Card?

A City Card is a tourist card (or ticket) that’s valid for up to three days and provides the bearer free entry to certain attractions and a host of other privileges. I picked up three-day cards in Amsterdam and Berlin. But were they worth it?
How to Make Visa Application Hassle-Free

How to Make Visa Application Hassle-Free

It’s a pain in the ass having to go through the visa application process; even worse, there’s always the possibility of having your application rejected, which usually leads to panic and anxiety. Here are some tips on how to make the visa application process as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

Tubing 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Tubing in Vang Vieng

Tubing, for better or for worse, has become the activity most associated with Vang Vieng in Laos. It has become THE thing to do there, with the town’s entire industry effectively built around it. To the uninitiated, tubing is essentially taking an inflated inner tube (or any ring-shaped floatation device, for that matter) and floating...

7 Tips to Save Money in Singapore

Singapore has a reputation for being a relatively expensive city for travelers, particularly within Southeast Asia. Backpackers who travel to the region are taken aback by how much pricier Singapore is compared to its neighbors such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia. Small wonder that travelers on a tight budget are wary of their funds dwindling...