Power-Packed Holidays

- MD Khairulnizam

BE A LOCAL TOURIST

If you can’t afford to travel to a killer destination, be a tourist in your own hometown! We may be small, but you’d be surprised at how much there is to see and how little you probably know about our little red dot. Skip your usual weekend hangouts and explore a side of Singapore you’ve never seen before – discover hidden street art at Jalan Klapa, visit abandoned landmarks such as Dakota Crescent and Rochor Centre before they become part of history, or go museum hopping at lesser-known galleries like the Asian Civilisations Museum and the Peranakan Museum. Psst, score a sweeter deal by flashing your student card at these museums for a discounted ticket price!

GLAMP IT UP

The word ‘camping’ might make some shudder knowing that it usually equates to being at the mercy of mosquitos – and we don’t blame you. Opt for a night of ‘glamping’ (short for ‘glamourous camping’) instead, where tents are swapped out for luxurious teepees and BBQ pits are replaced with breakfast baskets. For an additional fee, the good people of local startup Glamping Society can even provide a hammock and an inflatable pool for you and your pals. Sounds enticing enough? Hit up www.societyglamping.com!

GO ON VACAY