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6 Reasons Why We Will Miss Sungei Road Thieves Market

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Sungei Road Flea Market

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Sungei Road Thieves Market—which first started out in the 1930s and has been around for around eight decades—will officially close on 10 July 2017.

The popular flea market will be dearly missed by Singaporeans when it is due for closure in order to make way for construction of the Sungei Road MRT station.

Known as the “Thieves Market” because of its notorious reputation in dealing with stolen items, it is now a popular marketplace for tourists and locals who are looking for affordable household or vintage items.

Let’s take a walk down memory lane today and revisit some of the fondest memories many of us have forged there. Here are 6 Reasons Why We Will Miss Sungei Road Thieves Market.  READ ON

10 Outrageously Luxurious Food In The World With The Most Ridiculous Price Tags

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Expensive Foods In The World
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Food is a luxury in itself but with an increasing demand for opulent food, more and more cafes and restaurants are stepping up their game. Dishing out and creating dishes laced with caviar, white truffle, edible gold and other top-of-the-line food items are just some of the ways to stand out.

But how far is too far when it comes to luxurious dishes? In our research, we chanced upon a singular meal that costs US$12,000! Is it really worth it? Have people taken “treat yourself” to a whole new out-of-this-world level?

Here are 10 Outrageously Luxurious Food In The World With The Most Ridiculous Price Tags. Brace yourselves.

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12 Hotels in Seoul Under S$200 Per Night That Will Not Break Your Bank

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Hotels Seoul

The seasons don’t matter because Seoul is ever popular, and the world loves this Korean city for many reasons. Apart from all the K-pop stars and Korean dramas that the world is crazy about, Seoul offers a good mix of shopping, food, arts and culture, and history.

Of course, traveling to a city with such a booming tourism industry often means that a trip there can get pretty heavy on our wallets. We understand the pain of having to pay for exorbitantly-priced hotels.

We have sussed out 12 Hotels in Seoul under S$200 a night that you can consider for your next trip. You are welcome.

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8 Places Around The World Where You Can Unexpectedly Find Cherry Blossoms

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Cherry Blossoms

More than just a pretty view, the cherry blossom is a fragile flower that only blooms during Springtime and holds historical significance in Japanese culture about the precariousness and beauty of life.

During the World War II, these blooms were also used to encourage the Japanese, with aims of promoting nationalism and to uplift the spirit of militarism across the nation.

Today, the cherry blossom enjoys immense popularity by everyone in the world. Captivated by the beauty of the cherry blossoms, thousands fly to Japan every Spring to enjoy these ephemeral flowers.

However, the cherry blossoms are not just unique to Japan. Here are 8 places around the world where you can unexpectedly find cherry blossoms that you can visit, to chase that cherry blossom dream.

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8 Exciting Events That Are Taking Place In Singapore In April 2017

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Singapore April Events

This April marks the first quarter of 2017 and it seems like this is going to be an exciting month for all of us! Whoever said Singapore is a boring place to be?

Whether you are into art, music or fitness, this month’s events are sure to keep you busy and entertained. Highlights include the much anticipated Artbox flea market from Bangkok, Electric Run and Singapore International Jazz Festival.

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9 Restaurants, Cafes & Eateries In China Square Central You Must Dine At

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China Square Central Food Guide

China Square Central is a dining establishment located in Singapore’s Central Business District. Featuring Chinese architecture, the modern shopping mall has artfully preserved and modified several traditional shophouses from the 60′s into cafes and restaurants.

While most people tend to associate China Square Central with its grand office tower, there is more to this place than meets the eye. There are not one, but three distinct blocks that make up China Square Central—18 Cross Street, 20 Cross Street and 22 Cross Street. Yes, that means dining options are aplenty!

From Korean BBQ to Thai favourites and coffee houses, here are 9 Restaurants, Cafes & Eateries In China Square Central You Must Dine At.

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15 Luxurious Airbnb Villas In Ubud You Can Stay At For Less Than S$150 A Night

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ubud villas

You probably did not know that you could enjoy the luxury of a private personal villa at just less than S$150 a night in Ubud, Bali.

It typically costs over a thousand dollars a night to stay in a 5-star world-class villa. But thanks to the rise of AirBnb, a wide variety of affordable luxurious holiday homes have been made available to those who are on a budget.

Read on to find out the 15 villas in Ubud, Bali that you can stay at for less than S$150 a night.

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