MAGAZINE jetstar MAGAZINE
MAY–JUN 2018
YANGON I DANANG I KUALA LUMPUR
MAY–JUN 2018
Say hello to living like a local Visit iconic temples and markets in Malacca City, Malaysia, or stay less than a minute’s walk from one of Perth’s most famous beaches
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hen you travel and want to stay in the heart of the action, this is what the Ramada Plaza Melaka and Ramada VetroBlu Scarborough Beach are all about. If you are visiting Malaysia’s Malacca City, you’ll love the way the Ramada Plaza Melaka is centrally located, yet still offers complimentary shuttle services to shopping centres as well as the iconic Jonker Street, home to historic temples, antiques shops and a bustling night market. The hotel has 294 city- and river-view rooms, and dining options such as Olio Restaurant – a must-try is its thin-crust pizza – and the award-winning Long Feng Chinese Restaurant, known for its Cantonese and Szechuan dishes.
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Watch what you eat If you want to watch your food being prepped, head over to Zest Restaurant, with its live interactive show kitchens. Here, you can sample Malaysian and international cuisine in the many buffet options. Be sure to book your stay at the Ramada Plaza Melaka on 13 May 2018, to coincide with a special Mother’s Day High Tea Buffet in the ballroom with a cooking demonstration by famous Malaysian chef Florence Tan, who whips up delicious Nyonya favourites. Don’t neglect dad, either – on 17 June 2018, Zest will hold a special High Tea Buffet to celebrate Father’s Day. For more information, visit ramadaplazamelaka.com.
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Sunsets and sleep Have more annual leave to spare? Why not travel over to Perth, where you can enjoy the ultimate seaside lifestyle at Scarborough Beach, one of the city’s most vibrant beachside suburbs. This is also where the new 52-room Ramada VetroBlu Scarborough Beach opened last year. Take your pick from studios to threebedroom apartments; or, if the whole family is going along, book the spacious threebedroom or four-bedroom penthouses with their panoramic views of the Western Australian shoreline. Location is everything The hotel is less than 100m away from the beautiful Scarborough Beach. Explore the brand new foreshore area, featuring a stateof-the-art skate park, Scarborough Beach Pool and recreation facility, and a large playground for children of all ages, which includes an epic rock climbing wall, swings, slides, and more. Hungry? Walk along the Esplanade and you’ll find a wide range of restaurants, bars and eateries. Book directly on the hotel’s website at ramadavetrobluscarboroughbeach.com and get 20%* off for a minimum of three nights.
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Caption (clockwise from top): The buffet at Ramada Plaza Melaka is a feast for the eyes; a plush Ramada Melaka room; Ramada VetroBlu sits in prime position; Ramada VetroBlu’s rooms are both stylish and comfortable
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INSIDER 10 I THE HOT LIST Fun events, from a street art exhibition to a Disney light show
24 I BEAUTY
40 I PHOTO ESSAY
66 I 㽂繠굹 餿繠兞
Explore the landscape and culture of Hoi An by bike
68 I 欥嚸呔⽂ 倝傊❜宨
12 I ON THE RADAR
Multi-tasking marvels
48 I TRAVEL TREND
25 I SHOP IT
14 I WHAT’S IN MY SUITCASE?
Chic shoes to love
The hidden nature walks of Hong Kong
17 I 24 HOURS: JAKARTA COVER ARTWORK JENUE
glittering shopping malls in favour of cool indie stores
New spots worth a visit
What a stylish Instagram influencer packs
Traditional coffee, Chinatown alleyways and tasty food
26 I INSTAGRAMABLE Fun spots in Vietnamese coastal city Da Nang
28 I FAMILY RESORTS
54 I WELLNESS TREND Fight fitness fatigue with these new ways to exercise, including virtual-reality cycling
INFLIGHT
60 I IN PROFILE
72 I Jetstar news 74 I #StarJourneys
Luxury accommodation where keeping the kids entertained is all part of the service
The CEO of Walk Japan shares his travel insights
The once-overlooked Old Town
36 I FOOD REVOLUTION
88 I TRAVEL TALES
22 I FIVE OF THE BEST
The emerging cuisine hotspot just three hours south of Phnom Penh
Planning holidays is a national hobby for Singaporeans
20 I POSTCODE: PHUKET
Bypass Kuala Lumpur’s
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76 I Where we fly 81 I Where am I? 82 I Destinations
Welcome I From the CEO
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It’s all about family
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elcome on board Jetstar Asia. It is the school holidays in Singapore and we know more families will be flying with us to a familiar or new holiday destination this season. Last June, 35,000 more customers took off from Singapore and we believe that our new destinations Osaka and Okinawa in Japan and Clark in the Philippines will continue to be huge draws this year. Favourites in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Bangkok still top the list but we are seeing more families explore Sanya in China, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon this season. If you are still planning for the family holiday and remain undecided on beach havens or urban hot spots, there are 25 destinations within the Jetstar Asia network for you to choose from. To ease your travel experience at check-in, do try our web checkin at least 24 hours before you
depart. While checking-in online, you can opt for a group mobile boarding pass for all passengers on the booking. Once you’ve selected it, all you need to do is to save it to your smartphone’s wallet or Passbook and pull it up as your boarding pass when required. While on board, parents and their young stars will be able to tuck into their favourite food and snack choices available this season. The Junior Star Meal and Kid’s Snack Pack are fi lled with delicious options and, from what we hear, are top choices for both parents and children alike. Make sure you get your hands on them before they run out. And finally, for all the mothers and fathers flying with us in May and June, we wish you all a Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day respectively. We hope you enjoy the service and have a wonderful flight!
Barathan Pasupathi CEO, Jetstar Asia Airways
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MAY–JUN HIGHLIGHTS
A special birthday surprise
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We know even the smallest gesture can go a long way
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our-year-old Archer loves planes. So much so, that for his recent birthday Archer’s mum Kristy flew him on JQ602 from Avalon to Sydney, just so he could watch aircraft take off and land at Sydney Airport for the day. When our crew found out Archer’s favourite aircraft is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, they knew the perfect way to top off his birthday would be for him to captain his very own flight. Jetstar invited Archer and his family to the 787 flight simulator at the Qantas Group Training Facility in Melbourne, where Jetstar’s Chief Pilot Jeremy Schmidt took Archer for his first flying lesson.
Here are just some of the things we love in this issue – enjoy!
Sitting in the Captain’s seat in his new pilot uniform, Archer took off from Tullamarine and flew around Melbourne, learning from Captain Schmidt as he went. It certainly was a birthday to remember, not just for Archer but for the whole family. Every day our crew hears amazing stories, and here at Jetstar we know even the smallest gesture can go a long way. Maybe one day we will see Archer captain a real flight as a Jetstar pilot. We look forward to having Archer – and other aspiring pilots of all ages – on board again soon. Enjoy your flight with us today, and say hi to your pilots on the way out. They’re here to make your journey a smooth one.
Shopportunities in KL p22
Bags of style p14
Gareth Evans Jetstar Group CEO
Fitness trends p54
In the hot seat
Cambodia’s new foodie capital
Kampot cuisine p36
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BREAKING THE FAST Celebrated by Muslims around the world, Eid al-Fitr, known as Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore, falls on June 15. It marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan after about 30 days of dawn-to-dusk fasting. Families and friends visit one another and come together for Hari Raya meals of beef rendang, rice cakes and more. If you are in Singapore, be sure to catch a glimpse of the breaking fast rituals during Ramadan at the historic Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam.
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The hot list See Sydney’s icons light the night, wander around the kitchen from My Neighbor Totoro and view more than 200 works of street art
Daredevil theatrics
The art of urban storytelling
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Kooza is Cirque du Soleil going back to traditional circus roots. Putting aside fancy pyrotechnics and special effects, it’s relying on good old-fashioned clowning and heart-stopping acrobatics to enact ‘The Innocent’s’ fantastical and endearing journey of self-discovery. Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong, asiaboxoffice.com/kooza
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The meaning of Thainess Permanent exhibition At Decoding Thainess, 14 exhibition zones explore aspects of Thai culture – historical, culinary, sartorial and more. Don’t miss the “Taste of Thai” zone to learn the origin of your favourite dishes, or “Thainess, Borrowed” for info on famous Thai architectural sites. Museum Siam, Bangkok, www.museumsiam.org
The art of eating Until November Studio Ghibli’s tender attention towards animated dining sequences is legendary. “Delicious! Animating Memorable Meals” offers a glimpse into the making of each dish. Best of all, there are life-size mockups of some memorable scenes, such as Satsuki and Mei’s kitchen in My Neighbor Totoro. Studio Ghibli, Tokyo, ghibli-museum.jp/en
Celebrate George Town’s past 7–8 July It’s been 10 years since Penang’s capital was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The commemoration event includes games, martial arts, cooking workshops and traditional performances. Head to the street festival and take a walk through heritage trails. George Town World Heritage Site, Penang; gtwhi.com.my/gthc2018
Art from the Streets traces street art’s evolution from countercultural beginnings to presentday vindication as a contemporary artform. On display are more than 200 works – including some by influential artists such as Banksy and Invader – to offer insight into the form’s diversity and artistic significance. It also charts creative techniques used in street art, and how these have changed over time. ArtScience Museum, Singapore, marinabaysands. com/ArtScienceMuseum
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Untold art stories to discover 11 May–19 Aug The National Gallery Singapore has the world’s largest collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern art, and you’ll get to view around 130 of these masterpieces at (Re)Collect: The Making of Our Art Collection. Look out for works by pioneering Singapore artists such as Georgette Chen, Liu Kang and Cheong Soo Pieng, as well as recent acquisitions. Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery, National Gallery Singapore
46m That’s the length of the screen at Mickey’s PhilharMagic show at Hong Kong Disneyland. And at a height of 8.5m, it’s the largest seamless projection screen in the world. hongkong disneyland.com
A tapestry of colours 25 May–16 June For 23 nights starting on 25 May, Sydney will be transformed into a magnificent canvas for the annual Vivid Sydney festival. The city – the CBD and Sydney Opera House, in particular – will be cast aglow with spectacular light projections, flanked by music performances and light installations. vividsydney.com
Even more magical in Spring Until 20 June
There’s a new light show on Main Street at Hong Kong Disneyland and this one’s a loving ode to Mickey, reminiscing on his best-loved moments in largerthan-life, technicolour glory. Look out for new friends in the park – think Moana, Groot and Black Panther – and make sure you ready your cameras for the Disney Friends Springtime Processional. Hong Kong Disneyland, hongkongdisneyland.com
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On the radar Dine in your own love bubble, pamper yourself the healthy way and swoon over Celine Dion in concert
Digital detox in luxury
The diva will go on
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See your idol live!
A fairytale moment
Sweet tooth at the ready
We’re calling it now. The Summerhouse restaurant’s Garden Domes are the most romantic destination-dining spots in Singapore. They’re breathtakingly dreamy in the evenings, when the surrounding lush garden is softly lit. There are only three domes, so expect to pay S$300++ per couple for the experience, including a sharing menu and a glass of wine. thesummerhouse.sg
Pâtissier expert Nicholas Lambert has been creating cutting-edge pastries all his life and was just named Asia’s Best Pastry Chef 2018. Want to try his award-winning creations for yourself? Head to Caprice at Four Seasons Hong Kong, where he serves up delicate treats including his signature raspberry dessert. fourseasons.com/hongkong/ dining/restaurants/caprice
A rooftop delight Another fine example of European gastronomy has hit Hong Kong with Popinjays opening at The Murray. Serving up delicious seasonal dishes and panoramic views, this rooftop restaurant will also have you swooning over its Instagramable cocktails and guest DJs. Head to the glass pavilion, the Aviary, for a stylish private dinner party. niccolohotels.com/en/ index.html
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An elegant abode for wellness retreats, Revivo Bali is the picture of tranquillity, surrounded by forests and the Indian Ocean. If you’re looking to nourish both your body and soul, book the Essential package to benefit from a daily menu of a workout session (yoga, aqua fitness and qi gong, among others) and a spa treatment, starting from US$541 (S$710) per night. revivoresorts.com
After all these years, finally. Celine Dion, beloved for her powerful vocals and soulful love songs, will be performing for the first time in cities such as Singapore, Jakarta, Taipei, Manila and Bangkok. Get ready to croon along with the ultimate diva in concert.
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Fab accessories jazz up simple outfits
A head for style
Aarika Lee Marketing director at Elementary Co. and musician, aarikalee.com
LAST YEAR, I TRAVELLED about seven times for work and leisure. I travel with my kids a lot and sometimes on my own. For the three of us, I carry a full-size suitcase: more than half of this is filled with their stuff, from diapers and toys to books and clothing… and even floaties if we are on a beach holiday. If the trip lasts more than four days, I like
packing basics for myself and I bring many more accessories, which take up less space [than clothes]. For accessories – especially the more fragile earrings or the ones with details such as tassels – I pack them in jewellery pouches or in little boxes so that they don’t get damaged. I actually bring maybe only two standout outfits and the rest are all headwraps and
accessories. Headwraps are great for days when you don’t want to bother doing your hair, and earrings make everything more fun, especially holiday photos. If it’s a beach holiday, I include at least one fun swimsuit. I also need a camera to document everything. To pack smart, pick a suitcase with multiple compartments so that your shoes or intimates will have their own space.
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Jakarta: old and new The world’s second-largest metropolis is modernising at a rapid pace. Here’s how to have a taste of both the old and the new in one day
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9AM Try a traditional brew In a tarpaulin-covered alley, you’ll find Kopi Es Tak Kie, specialising in es kopi (iced coffee) and nasi campur babi (pork rice). Not much has changed since the place opened its doors in 1927. The old-school coffee is sweet, thick and made to order. They often sell out by mid-morning, so grab a table early. Where: Gang Gloria, Jalan Pintu Besar Selatan III no. 4-6, Glodok
9.30AM Stroll through Chinatown Glodok, Jakarta’s Chinatown, is made up of alleyway after alleyway of old shophouses that sell electronics, Chinese pastries and herbal medicines. Start your walk at Petak Sembilan, a traditional wet market that sells unusual fresh produce like frogs, turtles and snails. At the end of the street is Kelenteng Jin de Yuan, the oldest Chinese temple in Jakarta. Where: Petak Sembilan, Glodok
11AM Rest your feet Get out of the scorching heat and head into the air-conditioned coolness of
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Bersih Sehat for a relaxing traditional-style massage or body scrub. Where: Jalan KH Wahid Hasyim no. 106, Menteng
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beef ribs On one of Jakarta’s busiest food streets, Kedai Pelangi restaurant serves food from the eastern city of Makassar. Pelangi’s konro bakar (barbecued beef ribs) are some of the best in town and many diners head here for nasi goreng merah (red fried rice with tomato and chilli) too. Round off your meal with one of Indonesia’s strangestlooking desserts, es pisang ijo – banana wrapped in a bright green paste and drowned in ice, condensed milk and pink syrup. Where: Jalan H. Agus Salim no. 18A, Menteng
Top to bottom: Chill at café 1/15 and taste inventive cocktails at Kuam next door
iced ginger milk coffee. Where: Jalan Dr Kusuma Atmaja no. 79, Menteng
2PM Modern art break Museum MACAN (Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara) opened in late 2017. Here, you can view a privately owned collection of artwork from Indonesia and around the world, including Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room. Where: AKR Tower Level MM, Jalan Panjang No. 5 Kebon Jeruk
5.30PM Sample evening coffee culture Many Indonesians don’t drink alcohol, so they prefer to sip on coffee in the evenings with friends. 1/15 Coffee was one of the first to introduce speciality coffee to Jakarta and its talented head barista was the first Indonesian to participate in the World Barista Championships. Try the tasty
6.30PM Contemporary indonesian cuisine Right next door to 1/15 is KAUM, serving up a modern take on Indonesian food. Dishes include beef sate made with wagyu, quail deep-fried with lemongrass and ginger, and red spinach in coconut milk. Inventive cocktails use local ingredients such as calamansi lime, torch ginger and snakefruit. Where: Jalan Dr Kusuma Atmaja no. 77-79, Menteng
Travel Info Singapore Jakarta up to five flights daily. jetstar.com
An old new world Once overlooked by the tourists who flock to Phuket’s beaches, the island’s Old Town is now a major attraction, mixing cool cafés with heritage architecture
This 115-year-old mansion still stands proudly, its Sino-Colonial architecture a reflection of its Peranakan residents, who combine Chinese and Thai traditions in their unique hybrid style. Although the family lives upstairs, a big part of the house is open to the public so you can see an assemblage of their antique furnishings. 98 Krabi Rd, +66 76 211 167
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Although it is one of the most traditionallooking restaurants in the Old Town, Kopitiam by Wilai has only been open for less than a decade. That doesn’t detract from the old-world atmosphere created by the vintage furniture, black and white photography and Chinese signage. The menu focuses on local comfort food, like pad krapow gai (stir-fried chicken with basil). 18 Thalang Rd, facebook.com/kopitiambywilai
It has always been easy to find ice cream in Phuket, but Torry’s raised the game when the gourmet gelateria opened up. On a pretty street of pastel shophouses, the interior of the store is inspired by its surroundings – think antique furniture and tiled floors – but the star attraction is the inventive array of ice creams which come in Thai flavours like mango sticky rice, lychee and durian. 16 Soi Rommanee, facebook.com/torrysicecream
Almost 20 years ago, a fresh-faced Leonardo DiCaprio stayed at what was then simply known as the On On, its grubby dormitory lodgings a substitute for a Khao San Road hostel in the movie The Beach. Rebranded and renovated in 2012, it now has swanky old-world charm, including antique furniture in the lobby and a small art space. 19 Phang-Nga Rd, thememoryhotel.com
This chain is owned by local restaurateur Pinky Jatikavanich, who is leading the pack with plain good service, great food and reasonable prices. The original location has a shophouse atmosphere in the heart of the Old Town, where you dine on all-day breakfast, fresh juices and delicious salads. 19 Yaowarat Rd, facebook.com/gallerycafephuket
This 50-year-old food court is home to vendors who serve up true Phuket specialities. Order the gravy-laden Hokkien noodles with roast pork, or chicken satay with a slightly spicy peanut dip, and finish your meal here with a bowl of oh aew (shaved ice topped with syrup, red beans and jelly). Yaowarat Rd & Dibuk Rd Intersection
Bangkok-born Isara Thaothong left the rat race in the capital for the relaxed climes of Phuket in order to hone his art. His works – almost exclusively drawn with black marker pen – are highly intricate creations or little worlds packed full of whimsy and imagination. 56 Phang-Nga Rd, facebook. com/drawingroomphuket
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Shopping indie city Kuala Lumpur is home to some of Southeast Asia’s biggest shopping malls, but if international brands and department stores are not your scene, check out these cool boutiques in the Klang Valley
1. CURATED CURIOSITIES Snackfood in up-market Bangsar bills itself as a “collector of happy things”. From colourful enamel tableware to swimwear from April Pool Day, it’s stocked with plenty of stuff to make you smile. It offers one-off vintage finds from owner Adeline Chong’s travels and also carries many local brands including minimalist jewellery, seed kits, eco-stylish yoga mats, Malaysian aged Pu’er tea and Merrack & Co footware, which collaborated with Snackfood for a line of espadrilles inspired by Blackjack the store cat. Where: 17A Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, facebook. com/ilovesnackfood
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Above and bottom right: Find carefully curated fun things at Snackfood
Hiding in plain sight in an old-school suburb in the greater Klang Valley, Ilaika Select Store offers clothes, stationery, furniture and lifestyle items showcasing the finest in Malaysian design. The store was established by a pair of sisters who have a graphic design practice and own (and designed) Awesome Canteen, the retro-chic
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eatery next to Ilaika. The high-quality local products include natural skincare from Root Remedies, socks from Good Pair, leather goods from WanPi, handmade soaps from SlowSoaps and travel magazine Musotrees. Where: 17 Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya, facebook.com/ ilaikaselectstore
3. SHOP IN A TRADITIONAL HOUSE Set in a well-preserved village house, Nala’s Kampung House is the flagship store of Dutch expat Lisette Scheers’ lifestyle brand, Nala. A creative powerhouse, Scheers grew up in Malaysia and returned to KL to start a branding agency. She started Nala as a stationery brand inspired by the colours and culture of her adopted home but through the years, this has grown into a full-fledged range of products and Scheers’ hand-drawn patterns now adorn wallpaper, handbags, clothing and homewares. Where: 18 Jalan Abdullah, Bangsar, naladesigns.com
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4. WHEN ART MEETS SHOPPING As KL’s most exciting public art gallery dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the region, Ilham Gallery has the first permanent public sculpture of iconoclastic Chinese artist Ai Weiwei to be
Above: Design hub Naiise champions local creatives
the limited-edition prints and art books too. Where: Levels 3 & 5, Ilham Tower, 8, Jalan Binjai, ilhamgallery.com
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It’s stocked with plenty of stuff to make you smile
installed in Southeast Asia. As befitting a gallery of such calibre, the gift shop carries a tastefully selected range of trinkets and souvenirs that have been sourced from artisans, designers and craftspeople from all over Malaysia. Whether it’s industrial concrete décor items from BentukBentuk, elegant textiles from Fern the New Batik or colourful baskets woven by the Penan tribespeople, these make for treasured pieces. Art aficionados will appreciate
While Naiise has its roots in Singapore, its first Malaysian outpost is dedicated to championing #GoLocal design. It is surrounded by creative types in The Zhongshan Building, which houses an art gallery, several think-tanks, a DJ collective and graphic-design firms, among others. The store itself showcases products from established and up-andcoming designers like The Great Indoors and MAD3 Studio, along with special exclusive collaborations. Where: 82-84 The Zhongshan Building, Jalan Rotan, Kampung Attap, naiise.com.my
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This sturdy thung chai (basket boat) is hand-woven from bamboo. It’s a common sight in the country’s waterways and coast. If you fancy a ride in one, there are tours available.
DA NANG’S TOP INSTAGRAM SHOTS This Vietnamese coastal city has it all, from hiking trails and watersports to architectural landmarks and delicious food
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UNDER THE DRAGON The calm and picturesque Han River is perfect for kayaking. Along the way, you’ll spot Dragon Bridge. Measuring 666m in length, it’s especially Instagram-worthy from a distance.
GET FRESH Da Nang’s two-storey Han Market houses hundreds of stalls selling textiles, accessories, souvenirs and fresh vegetables, fruit, seafood and meat.
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IN THE PINK Built in 1923 for the city’s French community, Da Nang Cathedral is a sight to behold with its unusual candy-pink exterior and Gothicstyle design.
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Enjoy the challenging climb up Son Tra Mountain, about 12km north of Da Nang. It stands at nearly 700m above sea level and has panoramic views of the city, Cham Island and Son Tra Peninsula.
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HEAD FOR THE HILLS Located 25km south-west of Da Nang, Ba Na Hills is known for its amusement park and resorts. At the peak you will find Linh Phong Tu Tower, a stunning white structure with nine levels.
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TOUGH CLIMB The Marble Mountains is just 9km south of the city. The highest peak provides excellent views of the coast. Getting to the top requires some effort, but as you can see it’s well worth it.
STREET EATS When in Da Nang, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious street food. This seller specialises in a dish called banh khot – small, crispy, savoury pancakes topped with prawns, herbs and sauces.
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For children who’ve always wanted to play grown-ups, there’s plenty to keep them happy at the beachfront Angsana Laguna Phuket. They can tag along to the spa with mummy and daddy to luxuriate in some gentle, kid-friendly massages, head off for exercise classes or have tea-time at the Tree House Café. The Live for Family package (available till March 2019) comes with a lagoon kayaking tour; unlimited access to non-motorised water sports such as sailing, kayaking and windsurfing; and, more importantly, two hours of babysitting so that you can enjoy some quality couple time teeing off or sipping sundowners at the XANA Beach Club. There is no lack of activities at the Tree House Kids Club to keep the kids occupied either, from mini soccer to kite-making and pizza-baking.
Turn your little troopers into eco-warriors Rosewood Hotels and Resorts recently announced its rolling out Rosewood Explorers, a children’s club that aims to “inspire creativity and social responsibility through fun and adventure”. According to Niamh O’Connell, group vice president for guest experience and wellness, “the Group wants every member of the family to have a one-of-a-kind experience and that applies to kids as well as parents”.
There is no lack of activities to keep the kids occupied – from soccer to pizza-baking
Rosewood Explorers is all about inspiring kids to appreciate different cultures and to care for the natural world, through programmes that are tailored to each property. At the new Rosewood Phuket on Emerald Bay, activities go beyond the clichéd painting to include sessions of Muay Thai and yoga. Much of the club programme is centred on Thai culture and marine life, from an outdoor scavenger hunt to identify indigenous flora and getting acquainted with the Andaman Sea’s marine ecosystem through the making of clay sea creatures, to putting together a Thai puppet show. With reading nooks, climbing walls, a kids’ pool and a wooden pirate ship playground decked out with water features, there’s something for kids of all interests. After dropping them off at the Explorers Club or booking a babysitter,
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parents can steal away for a romantic walk along the resort’s pristine beach; indulge in spa treatments and therapies (such as reiki sessions and sound therapy); or just lounge by the private pool terrace within their pavilion.
A frolicking good time Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali is famed for its iconic Rock Bar; its many infinity pools; spa villas that are literally built on the rocks; and elaborately staged romantic dinners. What’s lesser known is that the resort is also incredibly family friendly. Craving some time off without the kids? The hotel will gladly arrange for a babysitter. Alternatively, sign them up at the Kids Club, where they’ll be entertained with walks along the beach, science projects, treasure hunts and a mini cinema. Once you’ve rested and recharged, consider heading out for some family cycling fun and picnicking by the
Where to find Angsana Laguna Phuket, 10 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Rd, Phuket, angsana.com Rosewood Phuket, Muen-Ngoen Road, Tri-Trang Beach, Patong, Kathu District, Phuket, rosewoodhotels.com/ phuket Sanya Edition, 100 North Haitang Rd, Sanya, Editionhotels.com/sanya JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Bai Khem, Phu Quoc District, An Thoi Town, Vietnam, jwmarriottphuquoc.com Ayana Resort and Spa, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Bali, ayana.com
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beach. The pool life is a key experience here (there’s 12 pools in total) so you really shouldn’t leave the resort without letting the kids horse around on the waterslides.
Holiday in China’s answer to Hawaii There’s no lack of visual grandeur at Sanya Edition – not least when the sprawling grounds of the resort boast a spectacular, five-acre private ocean as its centrepiece. But far from turning up its nose at childtoting holidaymakers, Sanya Edition is devoted to making its tropical paradise welcoming to families. Case in point: Playland, a mini theme park with bumper cars, Playoke (like karaoke, except you’re dancing along to the music video), mini golf and rock-climbing. There are other just-for-kids activities too, such as archery, paper marbling and even a kids’ spa. But we’ve saved the best for last – Lilliput is an epic way for the little ones to play house, because this mini village comes complete with a fire station, market and gas station to potter around.
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Be whisked away to a whimsical wonderland As far as whimsical getaways go, the JW Marriott Phu Quoc is leading the way. The entire resort is built to follow a fictional storyline in which resort guests are ‘students’ at the Lamarck University, and hotel wings are named after academic departments. The resort resembles a fairytale-inspired theme park, with broad strokes of French colonial grandeur and fantastical Alice in Wonderland-esque quirkiness. With surprises lingering at every turn, it’s exactly the kind of setting for imaginative play – like making believe there are mermaids hiding in the pretty, seashell-shaped pool. And because a well-rounded
education is essential, the Puppy Club offers origami and pottery-painting to nurture the children’s artsy side; yoga, aerobics and Zumba to keep them active; and basic Vietnamese to broaden their linguistic skills. Babysitting can also be easily arranged to help the ‘older students’ focus on key curricula such as beer yoga, mixology and pastry-making.
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edged idyllically between Cambodia’s second-highest mountains and the untouched beaches of the Gulf of Thailand, Kampot has always had a certain foreign flair. And over the past five years, the sleepy riverside town of Kampot has grown into an epicurean delight. The French-built city is now a bustling and highly competitive hub of foreign restaurants, befitting its long history of fusion between its Cambodian heritage and migrants.
The perfect lunch escape As Kampot is a comfortable journey of about three hours south of Phnom Penh, if you leave in the morning, your arrival should coincide perfectly with lunchtime, and the opportunity to complete a rite of passage for all those who visit: the enormous pork ribs at the Rusty Keyhole, a local institution on River Road. Be warned: these are not your regular racks of pork ribs. More akin to slow-cooked pork tenderloins attached loosely to bone, and drenched in a sweet and citrusy secret sauce, these may be the meatiest rack of ribs you have ever eaten – if you can finish them. In fact, the large-sized portion could feed two hungry people, and at US$8 (S$10.50) is a steal. It may take an hour to recover from the feast, but that’s an easy task sitting along the Teuk Chhou River with draft beer and the delicious and locally brewed Kampot Cider.
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Spoilt for choice For dinner, you cannot beat Twenty-Three Bistro, a small restaurant in a French shophouse on St 726 run by a classically trained British chef who arguably serves up the finest food in town. The best options here are the grilled chicken in a Kampot pepper sauce (US$7/S$9.25) and the roasted seabass in red wine sauce (US$8/S$10.50). Another option, great for those staying more than a day, is Ecran Noodles. At the Chinese restaurant along the riverfront you can watch the chefs handpull the noodles you will be served. Twelve steamed dumplings with vegetables and pork cost only US$2.50 (S$3.30) and a bowl of noodles with pork or chicken in a delicious, clear Chinese broth goes for the same price. The signature dish is the noodle soup with Peking duck.
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Top to bottom: The beautiful surroundings; Twenty Three Bistro dishes up chic international fare
Yet most who visit Kampot, which is at its best in December and January after the rainy season, will inevitably feel that their journey has been cut short, with more restaurants and bars dotting the tiny town than anyone could reasonably try in a single trip. From Ciao, a street-side shack that for all appearances is a Cambodian noodle shop but is actually run by an Italian chef from the Adriatic coast and serves up daily-made pasta and pizza to order, to Nola, a Cajun restaurant run by two Louisiana expatriates, the choices are daunting. On the road out of town, hunt down Cafe Espresso, an Australian-style breakfast café that roasts and grinds locally sourced beans in its large warehouse-style shop. It can compete with the best cafés in Melbourne for the quality of coffee. Its selection of
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Where to find breakfast food ranges from staples like eggs Benedict (US$5.50/S$7.30) to more inventive fusion creations like the Kampot Benni (US$5/S$6.60). The latter is a delicious tower of rice-flour waffles with Kampot pepper, bacon, fried eggs, hollandaise sauce and spicy pickles.
Getting there Travel from Phnom Penh to Kampot by air-conditioned bus on one of Cambodia’s rare smooth roads, or better yet, a slow train service complete with wi-fi. Though hotels in Phnom Penh can arrange for air-conditioned minivans to Kampot departing regularly through the day for $8 (S$10.50) a person, the town is best reached by train. The service, which uses refurbished locomotives from the 1960s, only leaves Phnom Penh on Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 7am. Tickets, which cost US$6 (S$7.90), are best purchased at least a day in advance from the train station near Central Market. The longer trip of about four-and-ahalf hours is worth it, with the pristine carriages snaking their way past rice fields and small towns – and if that gets tedious, the numerous electric outlets and a stable wi-fi connection provide alternative entertainment.
Where to stay Kampot is best experienced over two or three days so it is fortunate that the town boasts some of the finest bungalows and deluxe riverside resorts in Cambodia. By far the most luxurious option is to take a tuk-tuk north along the river to the Villa Vedici resort. A luxury room with a verandah overlooking the Teuk Chhou river can be booked for about US$60 (S$79.30) a night. Those seeking total relaxation and silence can venture even further up the
Royal Railways Central Railway Station, Sangkat Sras Chork, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, royal-railway.com Rusty Keyhole River Rd, Kampot, +855 095 212485 Villa Vedici Kampong Treng, 7414, Kampot; villavedici.com Meraki Kampot Kampong Kreung Village, Kampong Kreung Commune, Kampot; merakikampot.com Twenty Three Bistro 23 East St, Kampot, facebook.com/23kampot Ecran Noodles Krong Kampot, facebook.com/ ecrannoodlesanddumplings Cafe Espresso National Rd 33, Kampot, kampotcoffee.wixsite.com/ espresso Cafe Espresso will set you up for the day with a hearty breakfast and satisfyingly strong coffee
river to the Australian-run Meraki Kampot. Here a simple but large wooden bungalow with hot water and air-conditioning on the bend of the river can be enjoyed for US$40 (S$52.80) a night.
Beyond the food Food is not the only thing Kampot has to offer. No trip to Kampot would be complete without a journey up Bokor Mountain to explore the derelict ruins of a once-grand casino that the French colonists built in the 1920s and which was long ago abandoned. The mountain is about 35km from town and you can journey to the top by motorcycle (rent them for about US$5/S$7 a day) or by minivan (US$8/S$10.50 per seat). At the top are ruins, which sit some 1,048m above Kampot, and an abandoned Catholic church.
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Clockwise from top left A cycling tour is a wonderful way to see Hoi An. Grasshopper Adventures takes tourists through the picturesque countryside; ferries transport bikes and riders across the water during tours of Hoi An’s surroundings; a man crafts a chicken cage out of wires; Mr Hai Restaurant serves one of the best versions of Mi Quang, a traditional Vietnamese noodle dish; the compact old town of Hoi An is easy to explore by foot or bike.
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Pedal power is the best way to get around the UNESCO World Heritage city of Hoi An, as well as the fertile countryside beyond
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Opposite Cycling is a popular way to get around for locals too. Top Cycling tours take you through the lanes and waterways of the ancient city and its surrounding villages. Below The old quarter of Hoi An is an exceptionally wellpreserved example of a centuries-old trading port, with multicultural in uences including Chinese, Japanese and French.
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Top There are a number of cycling tour companies operating in Hoi An, and you can also rent a bike through most hotels and even independent street vendors. Below Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has said that the best bånh mÏ is found at the city’s Banh My Phuong. Opposite Although no longer a port town, the Vietnamese still use the Thu Bon River to get around.
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Wheel power Christian Berg, who shot these images of Hoi An, tells us why he still finds the city beautiful even after 50 visits
I picked up cycling four years ago. I have been cycling around the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City but I must say cycling around Hoi An is on another level. I joined a guided tour by Grasshopper Adventures and most of the photos you see here are from their countryside tour, which takes about five hours. You get to ride through green rice fields and lush little forests and along river banks. We also got to visit a shipyard, and watch the locals make bamboo mats and local food. Cycling in Hoi An is great for all levels of experience. The ride I did was about 25km of flat terrain. The guys from the tour
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Cycling around Hoi An is on another level company made sure our water bottles were filled up with cold water and we had fresh fruit at a local café. In the countryside, there aren’t bike repair shops at every corner but there was a mechanic in the team I travelled with. If you want something more challenging, I’d recommend the Hai Van Pass (also known as the ocean cloud pass) between Da Nang and Hue. The traffic in the city can get frantic so keep your eyes and ears open, but once you get into the
countryside, it is very relaxing. Cycling is one of the best ways to travel around, and not only in Hoi An. You are right out in the landscape. You are at the right speed to see quite a bit but it is also easy to take a break wherever it is beautiful.
After moving to Vietnam, Christian Berg followed his passion and became a professional photographer 10 years ago. He travels about 30 times a year, mostly around Asia, and counts Kathmandu in Nepal as one of his most memorable cities, together with the “urban jungles” of Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Bangkok.
If you are looking for memorable travel shots… Keep your eyes open for water buffalos and conical hats but Vietnam has more to offer – the locals tography tianbergpho Follow: @chris are usually very friendly, and if you ask nicely, most of them are up for a Travel Info photo. For me, the most memorable scene was the Singapore Da Nang beautiful morning light four flights weekly. breaking through the palm jetstar.com trees over the rice paddies.
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I have been all over Vietnam but few cities have such a great balance of culture, nature and food as Hoi An. I’ve been here about 50 times or so, and it remains one of my favourite places in Vietnam because it has a great combination of architecture, the countryside, beaches, an ancient feeling and some of the world’s best street food. I also enjoy the nature here when I am out of Ho Chi Minh City, where I am based.
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Hiking in Hong Kong Explore the vibrant city’s hidden side: four hiking trails tucked away from the urban jungle
ong Kong is one of the world’s most densely populated cities, with 7,075 people per sq km. But if you look beyond the glitzy skyscrapers, there is a bounty of natural attractions, from hiking trails and country parks to geological marvels formed by a prehistoric volcanic eruption. Surprisingly, three-quarters of Hong Kong’s land is protected countryside, home to country parks and the renowned 100km MacLehose Trail that spans much of the New Territories. Most of these trails are well-signposted; accessible by public transport; and designed in sections, allowing hikers to explore in stages. Drop your shopping bags and put on some hiking shoes to enjoy Hong Kong’s natural treasures.
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To master a peak at sunrise Hike: Tai Mo Shan Difficulty level: Medium Time: About two hours Fancy being closest to the stars in Hong Kong? Hike up Hong Kong’s tallest peak, Tai Mo Shan, which means ‘big hat mountain’ in Cantonese. At 957m tall, the mountain, near Tsuen Wan in the New Territories, is twice as tall as Hong Kong’s tallest building, the 108-storey International Commerce Centre. For a more concise climb, join the Tai Mo Shan Sunrise Hike Tour by travel company Tour 3.0 (tour3g.com) which ferries hikers three-quarters up the mountain to catch the dramatic sunrise at its peak just before daybreak. The chilly 2km hike, which starts at Tai Mo Shan Road, comprises intertwining roads of gradual ascent. You get shrouded in darkness, save for the light from your torchlight, the dazzling constellation of stars that hovers above and two twinkling red lights from the Hong Kong Observatory that sits on the peak of Tai Mo Shan. Take your position at the peak just before day
breaks and witness the gorgeous show of changing colours in the sky. Refuel at Duen Kee Chinese Restaurant (57–58 Chuen Lung Village), a popular post-hike stop a 10-minute drive from Tai Mo Shan Road. The 70-year-old yum cha restaurant is full of local colour.
For geology nerds Hike: East Dam Walk Difficulty level: Easy Time: About two hours Much of Hong Kong’s craggy coastline is a trademark of its little-known volcanic past. Hundreds of chiselled,
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hexagonal columns that soar 100m towards the sky stand in full splendour at East Dam in the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark (geopark.gov.hk) in Sai Kung. These incredible red-brown columns are the result of a massive volcanic eruption 400 million years ago that spewed so much ash and lava that the magma chamber beneath collapsed and formed a caldera. Over time, volcanic rocks cooled to form these rhyolite columns. Further down the trail is a sea cave that has been formed by years of waves crashing against the rock columns. A wooden boardwalk allows you to see the cave up-close. East Dam is located near the tail-end of section one of the 10-stage MacLehose Trail. It is advisable to skip stage one, as there is very little shelter and change in scenery (mostly of the placid High Island Reservoir). Take a taxi from Sai Kung town and instead of starting at
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Pak Tam Chung, alight at East Dam. Remember to ask for the driver’s telephone number for a pick-up later as the remote place is not accessible by other public transportation. There are no food and water points along the way, so it is essential to carry water and snacks.
For city views Hike: The Peak to Lung Fu Shan Country Park Trail Difficulty level: Easy Time: About two hours Hopping onto The Peak tram to Victoria Peak ranks high on the must-
do list of many tourists. However many do not venture beyond The Peak Tower, and they miss out on a hiking gem that is just a five-minute walk away. Start the breezy 4.5km hike at Lugard Road that was once reserved for colonial elites. Amble down the leafy, century-old, narrow, cliff-side path, which is lined with vantage points of the iconic Hong Kong skyline. It is quite a dizzying sight to see the city’s skyscrapers peek beneath your feet at the lookout balconies along the way. The crowd fizzles out along the trail and the air becomes more crisp and cool. Walk till the intersection at Harlech Road, and turn right into
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It is quite a dizzying sight to see the city’s skyscrapers peek beneath your feet
Halton Road, which is a popular picnic spot. The nearby Pinewood Battery, an abandoned coastal defence battery, is a sombre reminder of World War II. Follow the path and walk down a long flight of stairs down to Kotewall Road near the University of Hong Kong, which marks the end of the 1½ hourlong hike. Refuel at Fish School (100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun, fishschool.hk), a 10-minute bus ride from the end point. The hip restaurant by renowned Hong Kong chef David Lai uses seafood from waters near Hong Kong to create innovative dishes like marinated raw crab with sea urchin rice and cobia terrine with buttermilk. Top and bottom: Keen hikers will love the challenging terrain of the MacLehose Trail
For those who like a challenge Hike: MacLehose Trail (Stages 1 & 2) Difficulty level: High Time: About five hours Those who are game for a hiking challenge can attempt part of the 100km MacLehose Trail. You can access stages one and two of the 10-stage trail after exploring the nearby East Dam. This arduous 10km hike is blessed with panoramic views of coves, ridges and uplands carpeted in lush greenery that open out to the silent seas. Look out for more hexagonal columns that peek
out of the verdant vegetation of the mountains. Worth a detour is Long Ke Wan – an idyllic inlet of silky soft, pearlwhite sand framed by azure blue waters. The hike gets more challenging during the ascent to its highest point, Sai Wan Shan, which is 314m tall. Take a hiking stick to negotiate the way, which goes from concrete path to an unsteady trail with rocks and steep steps – some of them knee-high. Maintaining surefootedness can be difficult as you soak up the stunning scenery of undulating hills that fade out to the horizon. To curb fatigue, rub your palms against the dwarf mountain pine shrubs that line the footpath and inhale the invigorating balsamic-nutty scent of the pine needles. The hike gets easier, with proper roads and stairs, nearer the end at Sai Wan Pavilion. It is the nearest pick-up point for taxis and buses – five hours away from the starting point. Plan your hiking route beforehand and take along maps and guidebooks as mobile signals can be weak. Look out for distance posts along the way to locate your position against the map, if you get lost. There are no food and water points along the way, so it is essential to carry water and snacks. For more information on hiking trails in Hong Kong, visit discoverhongkong.com.
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BURN, BABY, BURN Change is good, especially when it comes to working out. These new, innovative classes in Singapore make exercise fun again
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he biggest challenge of working out is committing to the discipline of regular exercise without giving in to boredom. Like most, I start each year with a list of fitness resolutions. But by mid year, after clocking the umpteenth 10km run, and attending yet another earlymorning CrossFit class, it all starts to feel a little monotonous. This is when I get angsty and consider quitting all fitness goals or spending the rest of the year as a couch potato. Luckily there’s a slew of new and innovative workouts in Singapore. So before you throw in the towel, try these classes to renew your quest for fitness.
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To re-love those ballet years For some, ballet lessons were the pinnacle of childhood fun; for others (like me) it was the bane of early life and the sight of ballet barres and full-length mirrors still fills me with a sense of dread. Hence, a barre class at WeBarre Fundamentals was the perfect opportunity to work though both my physical and emotional challenges. A 60-minute workout based on ballet postures sounds simple enough. In reality, going through the movements was really tough as it worked the weak, lower half of the body, from the quads all the way to the calves. While the playlist of pop music, props like Pilates balls (to challenge your balance), resistance bands and graceful arm flourishes help as distractions, isometric movements bring on a burn like no other. The ache that came on right after class from holding, pulsing and stretching with just my bodyweight was also evidence that I got a better workout in a 60-minute barre class than I would from completing a half marathon. Did the class reverse my negative
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relationship with ballet? Not fully, but I had fun and now understand why I wasn’t chosen as the lead for Swan Lake. From S$40 per class.
For fierce flexibility I’m all for trying new exercises, especially anything that improves my mobility. So, when I heard that Jal Yoga was offering the ancient practice of Angamardana, I jumped at the chance to try it. A fitness regimen founded by the Isha Foundation, it’s used as a preparation practice for hatha yoga, working with your body, no equipment and just a six-inch-by-six-foot space. The aim is for you to gain mastery over your body with a sequence of yoga postures that’ll help keep your body limber. While it all sounded rather intangible, going through the motions with instructor Asha Nagaraj – some as simple as holding my arms overhead, bending at the waist while inhaling and exhaling mindfully, or holding my arms in gomukhasana (cow-face pose) – proved more of a challenge than I
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expected. S$45 per class for drop-ins; membership rates start from S$195 per month.
Need an anger management session? Fact: I like to hit stuff. I like it even more when no one can snap evidence of the animalistic facial expressions that accompany each uppercut. The beauty of Still Boxing’s signature 50-minute boxing workout lies in its ‘stealth’ factor. You do seven intense strike rounds including some HIIT in between and ending with a five-minute killer core session. The darkened room has just enough light to allow me to keep aim at the oversized bag hanging from the ceiling. And because it’s filled with water, it’s more reactive and softer than a traditional sand-filled bag, so I can take it all out on the bag with a lower risk of getting injured. Not
Where to find WeBarre Fundamentals Level 3, 86B Tanjong Pagar Rd and 39C North Canal Rd, webarre.com Jal Yoga 991 Alexandra Rd, #01-03A, jalyoga.com.sg Still Boxing 6 Shenton Way, OUE Down Town Tower 2 #B1-05, still-group.com The Fitness Project Various locations, thefitnessproject.co VirZoom VR Bikes Level 8, Ngee Ann City Podium Block, 391 Orchard Rd, pure-fitness.com/singapore
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The moving water adds a destabilising element that will push your personal limits
Left: Try a floating workout at The Fitness Project Below: Don’t be a couch potato gamer – combine it with biking at Pure Fitness
surprisingly, I found this to be a strong motivator, giving me all the positive reinforcement I needed to move through the different drills, and all the while keeping rhythm to the pumping music. For boxing purists, the reduced focus on proper footwork might feel like a trade-off, but it suited me fine. From S$35 per class.
Get a tan while you work out I’m a water baby so it doesn’t take much convincing to get me to do anything pool- or beach-related. Throw in the chance to work on my
balance while engaging my core muscles and I’m sold. HydroFit and HydroZen by The Fitness Project is like an adaptation of a HIIT workout and a stand-up paddling yoga that takes place on a floating fitness mat in the middle of a swimming pool. The Fitness Project was started by two of Singapore’s former national water polo players, Lim Yao Xiang and Teh Chong Nyen. The classes focus on working the whole body and, depending on the class, you’ll sweat it out while strengthening muscles and building overall functional strength through push-ups, sit-ups, squats and, if you dare, even handstands. The moving water adds an unpredictable, destabilising element that will push your personal limits, making it quite the workout for all muscles involved. Trial classes from S$25 per person, valid for two weeks.
Cycle and game together You’ll have to be a member of Pure Fitness to give virtual reality cycling experience VirZoom VR Bikes a go. Exclusive to Pure Fitness at Ngee Ann City, this is a fun way to squeeze in some cardio pre or post workout on a stationary bike with a VR headset and TV screen. Hop on and choose from seven games of varying difficulty and let your pedal strokes (and the odd press of the thumb) lasso horses, shoot at tanks or navigate the Tour de France route. Personally, I found the most fun game to be the hardest. The ‘Unicorn’ workout sees you flying through the air pedalling to catch apples, and while you’re at it, experiencing the immersive VR effects with dips and lifts, almost as if you’re, well, flying. You’re working up a sweat without noticing, which, when it comes to exercise, is half the battle won. Drop-in rate of S$53.50 per entry; packages start from S$160 per month.
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WALK THE TALK THE CEO OF WALK JAPAN PRACTISES WHAT HE PREACHES
he CEO of Walk Japan, Paul Christie, has been a fan boy of the country since he visited Tokyo for the first time back in 1987 as a language studies student. At that time, he stayed with a family in Kawagoe just outside the bustling metropolis, starting his life-long fascination with all things Japanese. He now resides on the rural Kunisaki Peninsula in Kyushu with his family. Tour operator Walk Japan was founded in 1992 by two Hong Kong University academics who were inspired by their
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study field trips to Japan. The company runs tours all over the country, from snowshoeing across Hokkaido’s wildlife-rich plains (with hot springs along the way) to hiking through Okinawa’s subtropical jungles. There are guided, self-guided and speciality tours conducted in English, from a two-day snapshot of Tokyo to a nine-day odyssey taking you between Osaka and the mountain temple community of Koyasan and the Japanese Imperial shrine at Ise. “The Japanese are one of the most hospitable
people on Earth, and this is especially so in the countryside,” says Christie. “Many an adventure is to be enjoyed and new friendships to be made on any journey, but especially when walking.” Here, he tells us why the Land of the Rising Sun is the perfect country for walking tours, whether your fitness levels is usually set at adrenalin seeker or couch potato. What’s a day like as the CEO of Walk Japan? It’s busy for 365 days a year. Fortunately, I have found a career that
includes much of what I enjoy, including travel, working in communities, good food and wine, nature and Japan. Why does Walk Japan focus only on Japan? Japan has it all – gentle walking on the plains around Tokyo and Kyoto or serious mountain climbing in the Japan Alps and Hokkaido. It has a tremendous variety of extensive forests, farmland and wetlands. Spread over thousands of islands, almost everywhere is crisscrossed by paths, mostly
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centuries-old, making Japan a walkers’ paradise. The warm hospitality, intriguing culture, great food and onsen hot spring baths take the whole experience into another realm.
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Which are your favourite Walk Japan tours? The Nakasendo Way, which is at the core of Walk Japan’s success. Our first ever tour has evolved into a classic journey through Japan and I do not think there is a better way to enjoy and understand the nation and its people in a relatively short space of time. Otherwise, I enjoy snowshoe trekking in the Snow Country and the Tohoku regions because of their onsen and fine sake. What are your personal insights on some of Japan’s popular cities? Tokyo may feel overwhelming at times to the unaccustomed. The highlights for me are finding those corners where the old Edo period can still be found, in such areas as Nihonbashi, Kanda, Yanaka and Asakusa. Nightlife is something that the Japanese excel at and I like the bars of Shimbashi and Shinjuku. Osaka’s Dotonbori and Amerika Mura always appear in the tourist guides, which may make them seem
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a bit clichéd, but these two areas are still very much a part of Osaka. Okinawa is a country within a country: its subtropical climate, Ryukyu culture and people are very different to the rest of Japan. The Yaeyama region, at the furthest western extent of the Okinawa archipelago, is to be explored, especially
around the little-visited Iriomote, an island that is mostly covered by forest and mangroves. It is most spectacular underwater, where its coral reefs are home to thousands of brightly coloured, tropical fish. Funauki, a remote and sleepy hamlet, can only be visited over the seas and a sea kayak is definitely the way to do it. En route you are likely to see turtles up close, and the sandy beaches, with no other soul in sight, make a great place to rest.
Everywhere is criss-crossed by paths, making Japan a walkers’ paradise
What makes Walk Japan’s itineraries different? We provide authentic and vibrant tours that we want to join as customers. We have an enthusiasm for Japan and its people that comes from decades of living and working with them, epitomised by our environmental rehabilitation community project on the Kunisaki Peninsula.
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欥嚸呔⽂,BNQPOH (MBN ⾎〷䝐⛉倝⸈㗗䒓㚗ⴲ劍 鵳遤㙹䋑錞ⴢ㽠䪾鵯♧⼓ ⴢⴔ絛끩勻爢纈♸Ⱖ➭㔐 侅爢⼓⺫䭍䬘⠭➃ծ昨ㅿ ➃瘝瘝կ 㢴䎃勻㙹䋑」鴲欥 嚸呔⽂⣜搬侔〄崽崽涸䬘 ⠭♸㔐侅蒀䕙կ ⯎忘㿨剢䠭 涸翸衅㖈 䎃錞ⴢ⚹⾎ 〷⥂殆⼓薴㔵➝✵咕⻌騟 ♸繠蓏騟⛓ꢂ⟄蔼⚸㔐侅 㛔⚹⚥䗱巑渷㔐侅㛔ワ鴝 涸㢴勵遳䋀կ 嫦䎃䒓俙蒜僽㔐侅䖝剒ꅾ 銳涸蒜傈⛲僽欥嚸呔⽂剒 掚ꢇ涸傞⦫կ ➚䎃涸䒓俙蒜 僽㖈 剢 傈⛓涸 㣔僽 俙䧯剢㔐侅䖝荈랫僈荛랕 僊傞媯犜굹Ⰶ㢹霺絑た䩞 腊䒓㨤欽귬կ 傈衅傞ⴔ勻ⵌ 欥嚸呔⽂蔼⚸㔐侅㛔⠛勻 곩絑涸㡮갉䝐鵴牟㖁㔐虹 㖈凃蒀⚥⚹遳⼓Ꝃ霃牟猽孧 㔵կ Ⰶ㢹⟄た遳䋀ꢂ抧抠鸑 僈掚ꢇ忎忎繠굹굯껺կ
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痦♧妃勻ⵌ欥嚸呔⽂蔼⚸ 㔐侅㛔僽䗳溏〢鶺կ 䒊瘰굥 呔䲴ざ⽪䏞ծ岚倛ծ䷑㼷ծ㕼 羭Ⱖ暵蒀꧆⠚㡫錜կ 康㹐⛲ 〳鵳Ⰶ㔐侅㛔ⰻ錜㹔ⰻ
➢䊩ⵌ〸 蔼⚸㔐侅㛔 㹻껑䏅ꅽ䭱忘✫❀괃Ⱉ 蒀涸䕙抧 傊䏅涸㣐 晙⣩㟖⻊魧㣐晙䕙絚 嶃뚈⡲ㅷկ
絕匬⚺嫄㛔넞䮋㺈侎〳㺂 紵㢴鴪❀⼪ぜ侅䖝ず傞鵳 遤爞䬺կ 㔐侅㛔倾鴝㽠僽끩勻⠛絡 俒⻊껧魧⚹欥嚸呔⽂涽 㹡〄㾝䧭俒⻊껧⛓鵮⡞ 满蔼⚸涸た酒꡶涸遳麤 㽠獦⚹蔼⚸꡶4VMUBO (BUF կ 俒⻊껧⥂殆✫⾲劥涸䒊瘰 呔㽷껧ⰻ㾝爙欥嚸呔⽂⾎ 〷♸劥㖑끩勻爢⼓俒⻊涸湱 Ⱒ㾝ㅷկ
䗳㽂 欥嚸呔⽂荈 䎃➿饰㽠 ⟄䊼⚎ㄳ㋷껎ꢉぜ蔼⚸㔐 侅㛔ワ鴝涸8BSVOH /BTJ 1BSJBNBOծ3VNBI .BLBO .JOBOH瘝瘝㈒⽁涸鿪僽彂 荈⽪㽲䊼ꅽ削涸姻㸺䊼⚎〡 /BTJ 1BEBOH⼱⚡㢴⚆紬 ⟄勻➃惐♶倗կ 㔐侅㛔㼆 涸⽪䏞㔐侅귬껧;BN ;BN僽 涰䎃罈䏅䲿⣘罈麤涸聘 껦摚껝ծ랕㩍껎ծㄳ㋷됎㣢կ 罈⼓ꅽ鵛Ⳝ䎃勻⛲ⴀ梡 ♶㼱䒗㕂俱椚蔼⚸㔐侅㛔 ꡶〡涸姿遤遳⚙倾縄♶ 㼱귬껏㖞䨾㣐㢴⚹鷓ざ㔐 侅䖝涸幡溫雩霆귬껧剒Ⱘ 暵蒀涸僽㕼羭Ⱖծ랫䊼㳄ծ 䬘⠭瘝⚥⚎俱椚կ ꬑ鵛繠蓏 騟遳錭涸/PY刿暵ⵆ䲿⣘
랱冝⚥欽귬涸杝暵嚋䙁雮 굹㹐㖈♧晙怚랱⚥⡤낉湧➃ 涸䠭「կ
䗳鸔 欥嚸呔⽂涸埇遳瑺䋀ꢂ⯎忘 鸔遳䖎⧩䖤䢨䢨䱲程կ 饥ⵌ䬘遳♳罈㶶〿㖑嬝 䏅ꅽ忘㟖忘㖑䭱满蒀䕙俤俨 涸ぐ䒭㖑嬝 㕼羭Ⱖ굥䞔涸 抧껑䏅ꅽ❀괃Ⱉ蒀涸䕙抧 捌牟猽⯕䕧 ⠛絡䋒䏅ꅽ 涸⚏絺⯕됮❭⚽⽪䏞紳⚽ծ 㫞䟦⽓䊼꧈ծ끩勻➃涸䁰鶓 ♸㣢䋌瑲儑字偛굥䞔կ ⾎〷䝐⛉涸䬘⠭껺俱 䏅"MKVOJFE #SPUIFST⠛䪬㥩 Ⳝ➿㈒⽁小껺♸껺礵屘❡ ㅷկ 㢴䎃⾎〷涸䬘⠭껺 孧䏅+BNBM ,B[VSB歋帜碛㼷 㔐侅䖝絑蠒⚁⽁偽ꂊ礵껺 孧կ 䏅ⰻ礵屘勻荈⚆歲ぐ㖑 靈ⵖ䧭♳涰猫㣔搬껺孧楧 椙忘湡㣼껺霶➃կ 瑺瑺ㆁ蓏䋀㖈鵂Ⳝ䎃佖 㣢䰃」魧傞넹惐⼓杞㘗 傊䏅涸㣐晙⣩㟖⻊魧㣐晙 䕙絚嶃뚈⡲ㅷկ 䋀㶩ꅽ涸暵 蒀㼭䏅ծ倝惐ㄳ㉰껧⟁➃湡 ♶内絛կ ㆁ蓏䋀饥ⵌ㽴㣢繠 蓏騟♳鵮剣♧ꢂ劥㖑霃雦ㅷ 晥4VQFS.B.B涸⚁⽁䏅⛲ 僽ꅷ餝紬䙁ㅷ涸㥩㖑倰կ
馰㼭濼霋 • 欥嚸呔⽂彂荈끩勻 俒 欥嚸僽끩勻俒ꅽ 涸,BNQPOH 呔⽂僽 ♧猫吆涸ぜ獦կ 䨾靘涸 ,BNQPOH (MBN䎇♶僽 薉俒ꅽ涸䖎HMBN罜僽 䖎⛵㕼կ • 欥嚸呔⽂ꅽ涸♶㼱騟 ぜ勻荈㔐侅⚆歲䊼呔鴪 遳ծ䊼唍䬘遳ծ끩㡦し遳ծ 䬘遳ծ欥鴪ㆁ遳⟬⡱ 饥♧馫䒗㕂⛓假կ • 傍劍涸⼶➃爢⼓⿶剣 ♶ず涸騟ぜ〭岁կ 蔼⚸꡶ ⟄剣♧〡罈❁㔔罜⿶ 獦㣐❁膃 ⿶㔔⚹꜈⻠ 㺙꧋⤺獦䩧꜈遳 龇鵛 涸䕠❣遳傊傞ⴭ獦⚹䩧 瀖遳կ • 䎃➿欥嚸呔⽂剎 絑僽紤抧⼓կ • 蔼⚸㔐侅㛔涸峕袾㘗 㾋곝䏀䏠♴剣♧㕕랱蒀 梯槴鄳껑➫絈殆䠑Ⱖ㹊 僽♧㕕ꃁ屘櫕勻荈䔲䎃 㔐侅㛔ꅾ䒊傞餛㔮㔐侅 䖝ⵌ㢅佐꧋罜勻涸〳㔐 佐暟ㅷկ
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Explore I INTERVIEW
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JETSTAR NEWS 72 I MAPS 76 I WHERE AM I? 81
Jetstar mascot Jetta welcoming passengers at the Clark International Airport check-in area for the inaugural flight to Osaka (Kansai) on 27 March 2018.
Inflight I JETSTAR NEWS
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Clark
Kansai
Jetstar Asia’s inaugural Clark–Kansai service took off on 27 March to great fanfare. Our friendly mascot Jetta, Jetstar executives, together with senior officials from Clark International Airport, officiated the inaugural flight with a simple ceremony, before 180 passengers and six crew members flew 3K777 to Kansai in Japan. Also on board this flight was our social media contest winner, Edgard Mariano, who documented his six-day trip around Kansai with stories on Instagram. See the opposite page for highlights. With this new service operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, we now fly up to three times daily between Singapore and Kansai via Manila, Clark and Taipei.
At Sanya after resuming the route on 27 March
Singapore
Sanya
We’ve resumed flights to Sanya in China. This beach destination on Hainan island, also known as the Hawaii of the East, is home to sandy beaches and top international resorts. This flight operates twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
#Jetstar2KIX Jetstar’s 3K777 extension service from Clark to Osaka (Kansai) now gives our customers in northern Luzon, Philippines, the one and only direct connection to Japan. As part of the launch activities, we invited our Instagram fans to audition for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to explore the Kansai region. Edgard Mariano @edgardmariano won the contest and was whisked off on the inaugural flight on 27 March, and spent the next six days checking out Nara, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto and Osaka. The whirlwind trip was documented as ‘stories’ on Instagram @jetstarasia. The highlights of the trip can still be viewed on our Facebook page @JetstarAsiaAirways. Edgard was lucky to have visited central Japan during its annual sakura season, so please enjoy this belated hanami experience!
There’s so much to se e!
CLUB JETSTAR RENEWAL If you signed up for Club Jetstar in July 2017, then please note that your membership will be up for renewal soon. Enjoyed the exclusive lowest fares, early access for our biggest sale events, and 20% savings off baggage and seat fees for up to five people in the same booking? Then we hope to see you in the Club again. Visit jetstar.com/sg/ en/club-jetstar for more details.
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Inflight I STAR JOURNEYS
#StarJourneys
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1. Aaron Tan P K @aaron_tan89 “In life it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.” East Java, Indonesia 2. Aries Acido @ariesacido “The most impressive testament to the #religious devotion of #Myanmar’s people.” Bagan, Myanmar 3. Siyang @siyanggg “Walking on the edge of this active volcano.” Surabaya, Indonesia 4. Hui Jun Ng @diaryofjun “Exploring the oldest and biggest temple complex.” Bangkok, Thailand 5. Christopher Tan @christanchristan “Finally found someone whose neck is longer than mine.” Bagan, Myanmar
If your picture is featured in the magazine, you’ll win a S$100 Jetstar voucher that can be redeemed on Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Pacific and Jetstar Airways flights. We reserve the right to repost these photos on Jetstar Asia’s social media accounts.
Taken some great snaps during your recent Jetstar holiday? Post them on social media, tag us at #StarJourneys on Instagram @jetstarasia, Twitter @Jetstar_Asia or Facebook @Jetstar Asia, include a simple caption – and if we feature your picture you will win a S$100 Jetstar voucher!
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*Please approach our cabin crew should you wish to upgrade your seat. Jetstar Asia Airways Pte Ltd BRN:200403570D.
Inflight I WHERE WE FLY
INTERNATIONAL Operated by Jetstar Airways Operated by Jetstar Asia Operated by Jetstar Pacific Operated by Jetstar Japan
Tokyo (Narita)
Zhengzhou
Nagoya (Chubu)
Osaka (Kansai)
Shanghai (Pudong)
Guangzhou Hanoi Yangon Bangkok
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Shantou
Okinawa Taipei
Hong Kong Haikou Sanya
Da Nang Clark Siem Reap Phnom Penh
Hawaii (Honolulu)
Manila
Ho Chi Minh City
Phuket Hat Yai Penang Medan
Kuala Lumpur
Pekanbaru
Singapore
Palembang Jakarta Surabaya Bali (Denpasar) Darwin Fiji (Nadi)
Cairns
Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
Brisbane Gold Coast Perth Adelaide
Sydney Auckland Melbourne (Tullamarine) Wellington Christchurch Queenstown
DOMESTIC VIETNAM
DOMESTIC JAPAN
Hanoi Hai Phong
Sapporo
Tha nh Hoa V inh Dong Hoi Hue Da Nang Chu Lai Pleiku Quy Nhon
Phu Quoc
Tokyo (Narita) Nagoya (Chubu)
Tuy Hoa Buon Ma Thuot
Matsuyama Osaka (Kansai) Fukuoka Takamatsu Oita Kumamoto
Nha Trang Da Lat
Kagoshima
Miyazaki
Ho Chi Minh City
Okinawa Operated by Jetstar Japan
Operated by Jetstar PaciďŹ c
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Auckland New Plymouth Nelson
Darwin
Cairns Townsville Hamilton Island Whitsunday Coast Mackay
Queenstown
Napier Palmerston North Wellington Christchurch Dunedin
Operated by Jetstar Airways Operated by Eastern Australia Airlines for Jetstar Airways
Sunshine Coast
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Brisbane Gold Coast Ballina Byron
Perth
Newcastle
Sydney Adelaide
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
Auckland
Melbourne (Avalon)
Launceston Operated by Jetstar Airways
Wellington Christchurch Hobart Queenstown
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Inflight I WHEN WE FLY
Jetstar Asia, together with Jetstar, operates more than 600 flights per week throughout Asia. Schedule is valid to 31 August, 2018.
SINGAPORE – HAIKOU / HAIKOU – SINGAPORE 3 hours 30 minutes (GMT+8)
JETSTAR ASIA SINGAPORE – BANGKOK / BANGKOK – SINGAPORE
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
07:35
HAK
11:05
HAK
12:00
SIN
15:30
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
T
F
S
S
W
T
F
S
S
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – HONG KONG / HONG KONG – SINGAPORE
2 hours 30 minutes (GMT+7)
3 hours 55 minutes (GMT+8)
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
07:20
BKK
08:45
SIN
09:15
BKK
10:40
SIN
10:45
BKK
12:10
SIN*
16:50
BKK
18:20
SIN
19:15
BKK
20:40
BKK
09:25
SIN
12:50
BKK
11:40
SIN
15:10
BKK
12:50
SIN
16:15
BKK*
19:00
SIN
22:25
BKK
21:20
SIN
00:45
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
10:00
HKG
13:50 13:55
SIN
10:00
HKG
SIN*
15:45
HKG
19:45
HKG
14:50
SIN
18:40
HKG*
20:35
SIN
00:25
T
W
SINGAPORE – PHUKET / PHUKET – SINGAPORE 1 hour 45 minutes (GMT+7)
SINGAPORE – JAKARTA / JAKARTA – SINGAPORE 1 hour 45 minutes (GMT+7) M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
08:15
HKT
09:05
SIN
11:10
HKT
12:00
SIN
13:25
HKT
14:25
HKT
15:50
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
08:15
CGK
09:10
SIN
15:00
SIN*
10:30
CGK
11:25
SIN
16:50
HKT
17:40
SIN
13:35
CGK
14:30
SIN
17:15
HKT
18:00
SIN
15:45
CGK
16:40
SIN
20:30
HKT
21:20
SIN#
18:50
CGK
19:45
HKT
09:45
SIN
12:40
SIN
20:00
CGK
20:55
HKT
12:40
SIN
15:35
CGK
09:50
SIN
12:40
HKT
16:00
SIN
19:00
CGK*
12:10
SIN
15:00
HKT
16:40
SIN
19:35
CGK
15:10
SIN
18:00
HKT
18:35
SIN
21:30
CGK
17:20
SIN
20:10
HKT
18:40
SIN
21:35
CGK#
20:25
SIN
23:20
HKT
22:00
SIN
00:50
CGK
20:00
SIN
* No Wednesday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
M
* No Sunday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
* No Saturday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
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Departure
M
T
00:25 #
No Tuesday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
SINGAPORE – MEDAN / MEDAN – SINGAPORE SINGAPORE – CLARK / CLARK – SINGAPORE
1 hour 25 minutes (GMT+7)
3 hours 40 minutes (from SIN to CRK) Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
02:15
CRK
06:00
CRK
06:40
SIN
10:20
Departure
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
08:15
KNO
08:40
SIN
09:15
KNO
09:40
SIN
09:30
KNO
09:55 10:20
SIN
09:55
KNO
SINGAPORE – CLARK – OSAKA / OSAKA – CLARK – SINGAPORE
SIN
15:15
KNO
15:40
3 hours 40 minutes (from SIN to CRK); 4 hours (from CRK to KIX) (GMT+8)
SIN
16:00
KNO
16:25
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
KNO
09:20
SIN
12:00
SIN
02:20
CRK
06:00
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
KNO
10:20
SIN
12:55
CRK
07:00
KIX
11:55
KNO
10:35
SIN
13:10
KIX
12:55
CRK
16:15
KNO
11:00
SIN
13:45
CRK
17:15
SIN
20:55
KNO
16:20
SIN
18:55
KNO
17:05
SIN
19:40
M
T
SINGAPORE – DENPASAR / DENPASAR– SINGAPORE 2 hours 45 minutes (GMT+8) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
10:55
DPS
13:40
SIN
11:00
DPS
13:40
SIN
15:10
DPS
18:00
SIN
20:15
DPS
23:00
DPS
14:25
SIN
17:10
DPS
19:20
SIN
22:05
DPS
23:50
SIN
02:35
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – KUALA LUMPUR / KUALA LUMPUR – SINGAPORE 1 hour 5 minutes (GMT+8)
SINGAPORE – DARWIN / DARWIN – SINGAPORE 4 hours 30 minutes (GMT+9.5) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN*
23:05
DRW
05:10
06:00
SIN
09:05
#
DRW
* No Monday, Tuesday and Thursday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
M
#
T
W
T
F
S
S
No Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday service from 2 May - 1 Jun and 27 Jun - 1 Jul
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
07:05
KUL
08:10 10:40
SIN*
09:35
KUL
KUL*
12:50
KUL
13:55
SIN
17:55
KUL
19:05
SIN
19:35
KUL
20:40
KUL
08:50
SIN
10:00
KUL*
11:20
SIN
12:30
KUL*
14:40
SIN
15:45
KUL
19:50
SIN
20:55
KUL
21:20
SIN
22:30
* No Friday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – HATYAI / HATYAI – SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE – PHNOM PENH / PHNOM PENH – SINGAPORE
1 hour 30 minutes (GMT+7)
2 hours (GMT+7)
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
20:15
HDY
20:40
SIN*
07:00
PNH
08:05
HDY
21:35
SIN
00:05
SIN
13:30
PNH
14:40
SIN
19:25
PNH
20:40
PNH*
09:00
SIN
12:00
PNH
15:25
SIN
18:25
PNH
21:30
SIN
00:30
SINGAPORE – MANILA / MANILA – SINGAPORE 3 hours 35 minutes (GMT+8) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
05:50
MNL
09:25
SIN
06:15
MNL
09:50
SIN*
17:25
MNL
21:00
MNL
10:40
SIN
14:20
MNL
10:40
SIN
14:20
MNL*
21:45
SIN
01:20
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
T
F
S
S
T
F
S
S
T
F
S
S
* No Thursday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
SINGAPORE – OKINAWA / OKINAWA – SINGAPORE 5 hours 10 minutes (GMT+9) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
02:00
OKA
08:10
OKA
09:00
SIN
13:10
M
T
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* No Friday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
SINGAPORE – DANANG / DANANG – SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE – SIEM REAP / SIEM REAP – SINGAPORE
2 hours 30 minutes (GMT+7)
2 hours 10 minutes (GMT+7)
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
18:00
DAD
19:40
DAD
20:20
SIN
00:10
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – MANILA – OSAKA / OSAKA – MANILA – SINGAPORE
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
13:55
REP
15:10 17:55
SIN
16:40
REP
REP
15:55
SIN
19:15
REP
18:50
SIN
22:10
M
T
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3 hours 35 minutes (from SIN to MNL); 3 hours 55 minutes (from MNL to KIX) (GMT+8/GMT+9) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
02:50
MNL
06:25
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
MNL
07:35
KIX
12:30
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
KIX
13:45
MNL
17:00
SIN*
08:55
RGN
10:25
MNL
17:40
SIN
21:25
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SINGAPORE – YANGON / YANGON – SINGAPORE 2 hours 55 minutes (GMT+6.5)
16:55
RGN
18:35
RGN*
SIN
11:15
SIN
15:50
#
19:15
SIN
23:50
RGN
SINGAPORE – PENANG / PENANG – SINGAPORE
* No Tuesday and Saturday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
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M
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W
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No Saturday service from 1 - 25 Jun
1 hour 20 minutes (GMT+8) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
09:45
PEN
11:10
SIN
16:00
PEN
17:25
SIN
19:30
PEN
21:00
PEN
11:50
SIN
13:20
PEN
18:10
SIN
19:45
PEN
21:40
SIN
23:10
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – PALEMBANG / PALEMBANG – SINGAPORE 1 hour 05 minutes (GMT+7) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
11:20
PLM
11:25
PLM
12:05
SIN
14:10
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – TAIPEI – OSAKA / OSAKA – TAIPEI – SINGAPORE SINGAPORE – HO CHI MINH CITY / HO CHI MINH CITY – SINGAPORE 2 hours (GMT+7) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
07:10
SGN
18:15
SIN
13:50
SGN
14:55
SIN
19:50
SGN
21:00
SGN
08:55
SIN
11:55
SGN
15:35
SIN
18:40
SGN
21:40
SIN
00:40
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SINGAPORE – PEKANBARU / PEKANBARU - SINGAPORE
4 hours 45 minutes (from SIN to TPE); 2 hours 40 minutes (from TPE to KIX) (GMT+8/GMT+9) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN*
01:10
TPE
06:00
SIN
07:00
TPE
11:50
TPE*
06:55
KIX
10:25
TPE
07:00
KIX
10:25
TPE
12:40
KIX
16:30
KIX*
12:15
TPE
14:25
KIX
17:20
TPE
19:25
TPE*
15:25
SIN
20:15
TPE
20:20
SIN
01:10
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
* No Monday service from 1 - 31 May and 26 - 30 Jun
1 hour (GMT+7) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
07:35
PKU
07:35
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SIN
16:35
PKU
16:35
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
PKU
08:15
SIN
10:20
SIN
11:10
SUB
12:30
PKU
17:15
SIN
19:15
16:20
SINGAPORE – SURABAYA / SURABAYA – SINGAPORE 2 hours 15 minutes (GMT+7)
SINGAPORE – SHANTOU / SHANTOU – SINGAPORE
SIN
15:00
SUB
SUB
13:20
SIN
16:40
SUB
17:05
SIN
20:30
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
W
T
F
S
S
4 hours 5 minutes (GMT+8) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SIN
09:40
SWA
13:50
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
SIN
13:40
SWA
17:50
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
SWA
14:50
SIN
18:50
SIN
05:40
SYX
09:50
SWA
18:50
SIN
22:50
SYX
11:00
SIN
14:10
SINGAPORE – SANYA / SANYA – SINGAPORE 3 hours (from SIN to SYX); 3 hours 10 minutes (from SYX to SIN) (GMT+8) M
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Inflight I WHEN WE FLY
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JETSTAR PACIFIC
MELBOURNE – SINGAPORE / SINGAPORE– MELBOURNE
HO CHI MINH CITY – SINGAPORE / SINGAPORE – HO CHI MINH CITY
7 hours 45 minutes (GMT+11)
2 hours (GMT+7)
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
MEL
11:10
SIN
16:50
SGN
07:10
SIN
10:10
SIN
21:00
MEL
06:20
SIN
11:00
SGN
12:05
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
PERTH – DENPASAR – SINGAPORE / SINGAPORE – DENPASAR – PERTH 2 hours 35 minutes (from SIN to DPS); 3 hours 45 minutes (from DPS to PER) (GMT+8/GMT+8) Departure
Time
Arrival
Time
PER
17:50
DPS
21:25
DPS
22:15
SIN
01:00
SIN
05:00
DPS
07:40
DPS
08:30
PER
12:10
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
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Safety first Please ask the cabin crew for an infant seatbelt if your child is under two years old. Return the infant seatbelt to our cabin crew upon disembarkation. Sleeping on the aircraft floor is not permitted. Please read the safety instruction card in your seat pocket, noting emergency exits and location of life jackets. Please watch the safety
demonstration prior to take-off. In an emergency, the crew will give specific instructions. They may speak assertively and will require your cooperation.
from the lower legs. During your flight, move your legs and feet three or four minutes per hour, and move about.
Cabin pressure Smoking Government regulations prohibit smoking on all flights. There are smoke detectors in all toilets and penalties for regulation breaches.
The importance of blood circulation and muscle relaxation during flights Compression stockings can assist in preventing swelling of the ankles and feet, and they may improve the blood return to the body
To “clear” your ears, try swallowing and/or yawning. When you are flying with an infant, give them a dummy or feed them during the aircraft’s descent. Sucking and swallowing will help the infant equalise the pressure in their ears.
Cabin humidity / dehydration Low humidity in the aircraft cabin can cause drying of the nose, throat and eyes, and can irritate wearers of contact lenses.
Do: • Drink water frequently. • Drink coffee, tea and alcohol only in moderation. • Remove contact lenses if your eyes are irritated. • Use a moisturiser to refresh skin.
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Inflight I PUZZLE
Where am I?
ANSWERS 1_ Bruce Lee, Hong Kong 2_ Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho temple, Bangkok 3_ The Lord Murugan Statue, Kuala Lumpur 4_ Dirgantara Statue or Pancoran Monument, Jakarta PHOTOS ISTOCK, GETTY
This issue we’re featuring iconic monuments or memorials in cities around Asia. Can you guess the statue and its location?
Fun fact: One of these statues is the tallest in Malaysia, at more than 42m tall.
81 1 Clue: This memorial honours a famous martial arts movie star who hails from the city that the statue stands in.
3 Clue: This statue stands at the entrance to a series of spiritually significant caves and is the focal point of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam.
2 Clue: This Buddhist statue is 46m long, in a centuries-old city temple.
4 Clue: This traditional figure was commissioned by the country’s first president, Sukarno, and used 11 tonnes of bronze.
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Phuket VORASIT ISSARA (WAN) Managing director, Sri Panwa and Baba Beach Club, Phuket, sripanwa.com, bababeachclub.com The best place for a selfie is… Phuket has some of the best beaches, including the beautiful Natai beach at Baba Beach Club, Phuket. You can get a picturesque view of the azure sea and the sun’s
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evening glow for the perfect picture. The most scenic spot in the city is… the lookout point at Karon, where you can get a bird’s-eye view of Phuket. A secret place that I love going to in my city is… a hidden cave in Phang Nga, which is one of the southern provinces of Thailand, with scenic views and large limestone formations. The best place to go shopping in my city is… Old Phuket Town. It’s rich with history and culture – you’ll find beautifully decorated shophouses
with interesting knickknacks. Pop by the quaint cafés for a coffee, or a refreshing beer at the bar. The best place for local eats is… Raya restaurant. They serve delicious and authentic local cuisine with traditional recipes. Be sure to try their signature kaeng-poo (yellow curry crab) and moo hong (pork belly soup).
What’s a good souvenir to buy and where do I get it? It’s not about souvenirs. Experience the local culture, tours and activities, get on a boat and go for a private picnic to any of the nearby islands, speak to the locals and return with only the best memories.
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Singapore
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PAUL RUMPFF Chef concierge, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, ihg.com The best place to go shopping in my city is… independent boutiques such as BooksActually, Keepers or Marilyn Tan Jewellery. If you’re only there for a day, what’s one must-do? Gardens by the Bay is a mustsee. You can explore the
flower or cloud domes in the daytime or watch the Supertree light show in the evening. Singapore is also famous for its food, so no visit is complete without a visit to a local hawker centre. Check out Maxwell Food Centre – look out for the craft beer stall 3rd Culture Brewing Co. The best attraction or local hangout to take a guest to is… Atlas, with its huge collection of gins. You will feel like you’re in another era, as the bar has distinct, eye-catching décor. The best freebie a visitor can get in my city is… the
Tokyo Bikes that are free for guests staying at InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay – perfect for exploring the back streets. A secret place that I love going to in my city is… Ah Sam’s Cold Drink Stall – a rustic hidden shophouse bar at Boat
Quay. Try the unique Milo-infused bourbon. The most scenic spot in the city is… Mount Faber. It is a great location to walk around, with views of the whole city. It’s especially stunning at night time, when you can see all the city lights. The best place for a drink or meal with a view is… one of the outstanding restaurants in National Gallery, such as Odette or National Kitchen.
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Osaka CANDY CHIUN Country manager, Japan, Klook klook.com/city/29osaka The best attraction or local hangout to take a guest to is… Ranked as one of the top amusement parks in the world, with more than 11 million annual visitors, you can’t say you’ve been to Osaka without going to Universal Studio Japan.
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The best place for a selfie is… The Glico Running Man signage in Dotonbori Shinsaibashi is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. It dates back to 1935. If you’re only there for a day, what’s one must-do? Osaka is famous for its
unique soul food. Try Klook’s Downtown Osaka and Local Food Walk to enjoy all the delicacies like okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza) and kushikatsu (deep fried meat and veggies on skewers) in a day. A secret place that I love going to in my city is… Riverside Grill & Beer Garden in Nakanoshima Park, which has a summer-only, outdoor barbecue that oversees the Dōjima and Tosabori Rivers.
The best place to go shopping in my city is… the Umeda district, which is full of shopping malls and arcades. What’s a good souvenir to buy and where do I get it? Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai, or ‘Kitchenware Street’, in Namba is a traditional shopping arcade lined with local specialty shops selling cookware, kitchenware, restaurant supplies and quirky souvenirs. Even if you don’t intend to buy, you may end up picking up a gem there.
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Yangon SIMON FIQUET General manager, Southeast Asia and India, Expedia Asia expedia.com.sg If you’re only there for a day, what’s one must-do? Visit the many astoundingly beautiful pagodas in Yangon. Definitely check out Shwedagon Pagoda, a 99m-high gold-plated pagoda that is even more beautiful during sunrise
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or sunset. Or visit the famed Botataung Pagoda or the Sule Pagoda. The best place for a selfie is… Inya Lake – the largest lake in Yangon. Stay at the Inya Lake Hotel so you can take morning selfies with scenic lake views. You can have alfresco dining next to the water’s edge at the L’Opera Italian Restaurant & Bar. The best attraction or local hangout to take a guest is… the townships of Thanlyin and Kyaktanare, which are just a 30- to 45-minute drive from town. This is where you can drink
locally brewed toddy with the locals. The best freebie a visitor can get in my city is… wandering into the many art galleries in Yangon. I especially love the Inya Gallery of Art, owned by Aung Myint. If you’re lucky, the artist himself
may be in his workshop. A secret place that I love going to in my city is… The New Boris. This restaurant serves up some of the best cocktails and is in a renovated colonial villa, which has a cool, hip vibe. What’s a good souvenir to buy and where do I get it? Burmese artworks are so unique and full of ancient history, making them great souvenirs for you to remember your trip by.
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Kuala Lumpur WHEY HAN TAN Regional manager, Southeast Asia of KAYAK, kayak.sg The best freebie a visitor can get in my city is… experiencing a night market (aka pasar malam), being around locals and also tasting street food like fried ice cream. A famous one is the Taman Connaught Night Market, one of the
longest in the country with, reportedly, more than 700 stalls. A secret place that I love going to in my city is… a casual chic restaurant called L.table. It’s great for contemporary classic dishes done really well in a cosy, comfortable environment.
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The best place for local eats is… Klang, specifically for bak kut teh, a pork rib dish cooked in herbal soup. The best place for a drink or meal with a view? THIRTY8 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge on the 38th floor of Grand Hyatt. The surrounding glass windows provide amazing views of the city. The most scenic spot in the city is… FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia). It’s a great
way to experience nature and a tropical rainforest without travelling too far from the city. It is great for camping, hiking and mountain biking. The best attraction or local hangout to take a guest to is… Durian SS2. You haven’t experienced Malaysia until you’ve had durian. This is one of the most popular places, with at least 10 types available. What’s a good souvenir to buy and where do I get it? Royal Selangor is a great place to get souvenirs made of pewter, a material tied to the history of KL.
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Da Nang FRANK BOCHMANN General manager, Sheraton Grand, Da Nang sheratongranddanang.com The best attraction or local hangout to take a guest to is… BRG Da Nang Golf Resort. This is not just the best place for golfers. It’s also a great place for other people too, with the beautiful landscape and nice restaurants.
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The most scenic spot in the city is… the Dragon Bridge at sunset. From here at sunset, you can see Da Nang’s city skyline with its street lights sparkling into the night. If you’re only there for a day, what’s one must-do? I would visit the beach. Da Nang Beach is famous for its
natural bay curve, perfect blue waters and clean white sand. There are also many choices of bars for you to chill out at while you admire views of the Son Tra Peninsula and Cham Island. The best place for a selfie is… Han Market. This is one of the oldest and traditional markets here. You can take a selfie with colourful backgrounds of local food and produce. The best place to go shopping in my city is… Vincom Center, a shopping mall where you can buy branded fashion items and
visit the supermarkets, restaurant chains and the cinema. And Han Market is a really exciting place with many local souvenirs. The best place for local eats is… Madame Lan. This restaurant’s architecture resembles Hoi An Old Town, and they do sell a lot of local specialties. Whether you visit alone or in a big group, you can not possibly run out of food choices.
Inflight I TRAVEL TALES
Help, I’m vacation-deprived
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IN GREECE, THOSE CELEBRATING A NEW YEAR throw pomegranates for good luck. In Stonehaven, Scotland, fireballs are swung along the streets. And in Singapore, you know that it’s a new year when you come across countless articles on the number of public holidays in the next 12 months, and, more importantly, on how you can use less of your annual leave but still have a longer vacation. It’s a national thing, this love of constant holidaying. Some months, it feels like everyone I know is anywhere but Singapore. Maybe it’s due to the relative size of our country – you either run out of things to do by the age of 40 or, every weekend, you easily run into your CEO or the boy who sat beside you in primary school. Maybe it’s just too easy for us to book an affordable air ticket online, get to the airport in under 45 minutes and be in a neighbouring country by lunch. Or maybe we just love Instagramming photos of unicorn floats in a Balinese resort, geo-tagging a Michelin restaurant in Bangkok, hash-tagging “#wishyouwereheretoo” and typing “Off I go
Maybe we just love hash-tagging “#wishyouwereheretoo” in humble-brag captions again!” humble-brag captions on Facebook. So, it was interesting when a leading travel site released the results of its annual Vacation Deprivation Study and revealed that last year, 57% of the working adults polled in Singapore felt that they were “deprived of vacations”.
Of course, deciding whether you need a vacation or not is quite arbitrary – also there were just 300 people polled, and obviously they were available to do so and not happily holidaying somewhere. There are those of us who feel we haven’t had a holiday for years if we
haven’t whipped out our passports in the last two weeks. There are others who can travel only once a year due to budget constraints or work and family commitments. But those polled also agreed that going on holiday is important for their health and helps them return to work feeling more relaxed, focused and productive. But I’m preaching to the choir: you, clever reader, know this. Because you are reading this on a flight to somewhere, yes?
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How true is it that six in ten Singaporeans feel they don’t holiday enough, asks PEARLYN THAM
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