Review of Youtrip Travel Card – The Good, Bad and Ugly

Budget Guide

by Emma - January 5, 2020March 27, 20200

In case you have not heard, YouTrip is a debit card which allows you to spend in foreign currencies at no additional fee. In simple words, it means we can spend overseas at a lower exchange rate! So, with such high expectations for the YouTrip card, we brought it along

Sandboarding in New Zealand, Te Paki Sand Dunes

by Anna - April 2, 2018April 1, 20180

I was on a 1-week road trip in North Island, New Zealand. The ultimate goal was to arrive at Cape Reinga, the sacred spot where Maori spirits (after physical death) leap off and fly onwards to their spiritual homeland. More on that, later. For now, I'll like to share a super

Budget Guide: One Day in Johor Bahru Under SGD 30

by Emma - February 4, 2018February 4, 20180

If you have always wanted to cross the border to Johor Bahru (JB) and am not sure if it's worth the additional effort - how does one whole day of activities under SGD 30 sound? Yes, that includes breakfast, lunch at a popular cafe, movie, dinner and 2-way transport. Actually,

3 Cheap Ways To Stay Connected In Taiwan

by Emma - January 11, 20180

We all have that one friend who just can't stop going back to Tokyo, Bangkok and of course, Taipei. It's hard to fault them because flights are cheap, accommodation is cheap, EVEN the food is cheap! But do you know that staying connected in Taiwan can be pretty affordable too?

3 year end vacay ideas under $800

by Anna - November 20, 20170

Clearing your year-end leave? Last-minute chance for a holiday but don't know where? Check out these three budget trips under $800 that is perfect for that one last YOLO trip before the year ends! Option 1: Shopping and Food Hunting in Bangkok, Thailand [4D3N] Total spend, excluding food and other costs: ~780SGD

Cheap Data Roaming: M1 Prepaid versus Starhub Prepaid

Budget Guide

by Emma - November 3, 20170

Wi-fi routers are awesome but the thought of having to charge them every day .. hmm, no thank you. Our service providers (M1, Singtel and Starhub) has come up with pretty attractive data roaming rates but their prepaid plan really takes the cake. Moreover, for those with multi devices, it's

Four spots to see penguins in Oamaru for free

by Anna - October 29, 2017October 29, 20170

Oamaru Blue Penguins Colony brings you close to the world's smallest penguins in New Zealand. They offer day-viewings for 10nzd and 30nzd for the evening viewings. By far, all visitors whom I've met and spoken to said the evening time slot is the best. "Forget the day tour, just go at

12 fun things to do at Punanga Nui Market, Cook Islands

by Anna - August 25, 2017August 24, 20170

Saturday mornings at the Cook Islands are not for sleeping in. From 8am to noon or thereabout, the Avarua town comes alive as locals set up shops selling local produce, homemade food and handmade crafts. Here are the top 12 things to do at the farmers' Punanga Nui Market that you

3 Best Pho in Hanoi, Vietnam

by Anna - July 30, 2017July 30, 20170

For most tender, thinly sliced beef: Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su is our number 1 favourite! We were fortunate to stay within 5 minutes' walking distance to No. 10 Ly Quoc Su Street. This is the flagship store of the best Pho in Hanoi, Vietnam — according to locals and backpackers

Cheapo Guide: Best Credit Cards For Flight Bookings

by Emma - July 18, 2017July 31, 20180

You may not know this but booking the cheapest flight you can find online is only half the battle won. The other half of the battle is using the correct credit card so you can maximize the rebates you can get. So here are my favorite credit cards in terms of cash rebates

Our 3 Favourite Hostels for Backpackers in Tokyo

by Anna - June 27, 2017July 3, 20170

Book and Bed Tokyo . ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ . BOOK AND BED and @kaedehagio by @masa_404 . 👤 : @kaedehagio from BNBT 📷 : @masa_404 . . #泊まれる本屋 #bookandbedtokyo #bookandbed #haveabooknight #haveabookday A post shared by BOOK AND BED TOKYO (@bookandbedtokyo) on Jun 16, 2017 at 4:48am PDT Ever dreamed of living in a bookshelf-room

Hotel promo codes AND tips to save more on Expedia

by Emma - June 4, 2017July 31, 20180

Is it just me or is it getting increasingly difficult to find hotel promo codes? While preparing for my upcoming Hong Kong trip, I searched high and low for hotel promo codes on my favorite sites, i.e. Airbnb, Agoda and Expedia - and I couldn't find any. For Airbnb, there were

Cheap flights announcement: Take Off Tuesday with Scoot!

by Anna - May 29, 2017July 31, 20180

Nowhere else in the world do we get to travel out to so many Southeast Asian countries in the shortest time and smallest budget than Singapore! Tomorrow, 7am to 2pm on 30 May, Scoot is celebrating "Super Scootie Take Off Tuesday" with the cheapest flights out. Are you ready for a vacay,

Budget 3D2N Ho Chi Minh Itinerary (Under SGD300 per person)

by Emma - May 28, 2017May 28, 20170

When we think of short 3D2N getaways, we often think of Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Batam or even a short cruise to Malacca/Langkawi. Do you know that a 3D2N trip to Ho Chi Minh may not be more expensive than any of those mentioned above? Let's say you are setting aside SGD

Affordable, peaceful and well-located homestay in Ubud

by Anna - May 14, 2017November 20, 20170

We have a secret and we're letting you in — D'Cliff Homestay, the best homestay in Ubud! Nope, this is not an ad. I've lived here for two full weeks and loved it. Staying at D'Cliff will be gentle on your wallet (holla, backpackers!), tranquil and safe (namaste, peace seekers!), and

6 Money-Savings Tips For Your Ho Chi Minh Trip

by Emma - May 13, 2017May 21, 20170

Ho Chi Minh isn't an expensive city to explore. With delicious bowls of pho costing you as low as SGD 1, this bustling city is a dream come true for budget travellers! Here are 5 money-saving tips to make sure you don't spend unnecessarily: #1. Only choose Vinasun or Malinh taxis If it's your first

How to host a DIY hen’s yoga retreat

by Anna - April 25, 2017April 25, 20170

Not everyone wants to have a wild time during their hen's party, I know. My good girl friend is getting married in a month's time and all 4 of us, bride and hens, wish for a quiet bonding time together. You know it's all gonna change once household chores, dirty

Why Changi Recommends Should Be Your Number One Travel Companion

by Nicole - April 24, 2017July 31, 20180

Getting ready for the 2 long weekends in May and planning a last minute weekend getaway? What are the first few thing you need to book? We pen it down for you - First you would check out what are the cheapest flights and hotels from Skyscanner, Zuji or Expedia, then

4D3N Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific at $365 (all-in). Is it for real?

by Emma - April 22, 2017July 3, 20170

So, Cathay Pacific launched their HK24 package boasting that a 4D3N package to Hong Kong will cost fr $365 per person (2-to-go package). It sounds VERY attractive but is it for real? Let's put it to the test! What's the sale and travel period? The sales and ticketing period is now till

Bargain like a pro with these 8 Thai phrases!

by Anna - April 5, 2017May 20, 20170

Thailand is popular as one of the cheapest, most fun vacation destinations in Asia — hip cafes, romantic restaurants, tailors, street food and affordable hotels. Now when it comes to shopping, of course we'd love to keep the prices low too! Here are eight Thai phrases you should know to strike a