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Best Summer Fashion Essentials for Traveling

Travel Tips - Ross French - July 26, 2022

Summer Fashion Essentials

Are you gearing up for an upcoming trip? If so, you’re probably preoccupied with travel arrangements, hotel bookings, and other plans. But in the back of your mind, you’re also thinking, which clothes and shoes should I pack?

Chances are you’re planning on packing your prettiest dress or nicest dress shirt, thrown in with your nicest shoes and accessories. But is this really the best plan? Vacation is about comfort and relaxation. Who wants to be stuck in a stuffy outfit and uncomfortable footwear, especially in summer?

Fortunately, there are ways to look nice while traveling without compromising comfort and convenience. The following are five fashion essentials worth packing for your upcoming adventure: Continue Reading

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Planning the Perfect Honeymoon in Singapore

Travel Blog, Travel Tips - Ross French - October 6, 2017

Honeymoon

Singapore is one of the major tourist hotspots in Southeast Asia. The Lion City apart from being an important commercial hub is also one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in Asia. Whether you are newly married or are looking for ways to rekindle romance in your relationship, consider planning a honeymoon trip to Singapore. Before you go all guns blazing, and get a Singapore tour package, follow the below tips to plan your trip better. Read on.

1. Create a Travel Itinerary

Make a list of places you and your better half would like to visit in the country. Make a travel timeline listing which place you would be visiting on each day. Collect all important info such as your flight number and hotel reservation details. Compile them in a file and mail a soft copy to yourself. The file must also contain the phone number and address of people who can be contacted in case of an emergency.

2. Learn Some Singlish Phrases and Words

Singlish is a mixture of four different official languages of Singapore: English, Malay, Tamil and Mandarin. Though considered to be many (including the government) as detrimental to Singapore’s global image, the language is still popular among the locals who use several phrases to communicate among themselves. To avoid confusion when talking to the locals, it is advisable that you two learn some Singlish phrases, some of the most common ones include: catch no ball, which translates to the speaker understands nothing, Shiok, which means great and Ang Moh, that translates to red hair in English.

3. Learn About the Things to do in the Country

Singapore has a number of romantic getaways for couples looking to spend romantic evenings in each other’s company. You can also plan a number of romantic things to do with your partner. For a serene and calming experience, take a picnic tour to Gardens by the Bay. If you two love cycling, rent a bike and ride along the country’s Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network. If your idea of a romantic date is to have dinner in a private cabin, while being perched at 300 plus feet above the ground, book one of the many cabins that take off from Mount Faber.

4. Research Accommodation Options

Singapore received a record 16.4 million tourists in 2016. While this is good news for the country’s tourist department, it also means booked hotels and resorts. To avoid inconvenience, book in advance. Some romantic hotels known for their soothing ambience and quality food are: Four Seasons Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Wangz Hotel and Raffles Hotel.

Ready to Pack Your Bags and Leave?

Follow these tips to plan a perfect honeymoon tour in Singapore. Inform your close relatives about your travel plans and keep them posted throughout your trip. Learn about the laws of the land. Pack light and carry all your important documents such as your driving license, PAN card, passport and any other document can help prove your identity.

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