ZoukOut 2016 (Prelude Edition) Is Happening In Boracay, Philippines! Tickets Available Now.
Update: 29th February
For the first time ever, ZoukOut 2016 prelude edition is happening in not just Boracay, but also in Hong Kong, though the dates are yet to be revealed. What we do know is this:
ZoukOut 2016 Prelude Edition Venue: White Beach on Boracay, at the Epic and Uptown beachfront, Philippines
ZoukOut 2016 Prelude Edition Date: April 30 and May 1
ZoukOut 2016 Prelude Edition Headline acts: American DJ and ZoukOut veteran Kaskade, home-grown DJ-producer MMXJ, Canadian electronic duo DVBBS, Dutch house music brothers DubVision, Asian duo DJ Royale & Junior, American DJ Vice and Zouk resident DJ Ghetto.
Tickets: Purchase here
Ticket Pricing: 2,000 peso (S$59) for a single-day pass and 3,600 peso (S$107) for a two-day pass.
Expected turnout: 5000 pax
ZoukOut, one of the most celebrated rave parties in Asia, has just updated their website, announcing that they will be organizing their prelude edition of ZoukOut in Boracay, Philippines.
In their Facebook page too, Zouk shared that for the first time, the ZoukOut party experience is crossing borders and venturing to new grounds.
“Boracay, Philippines, we are coming for you THIS SUMMER!”
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For the first time, fans from the region can now choose to fly in to Boracay to join in the party. As this is the prelude edition, we expect it to lead up to the main event, which we are still awaiting more details from Zouk.
Do keep a look out for more news from Discover SG on the dates and timing of the event so you can book your tickets!
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If Your Date Brings You To These 8 Places In Singapore, You Know You Are Special
Living on an island-nation like Singapore, it becomes a challenge to find fresh activities and places to go to for dates. You either go back to the same places for your usual dates, or follow the crowd and check out trending cafes you saw your friends posting about on Instagram or Facebook.
If your other half ever brought you to the places below, you know you must be that special someone who made him or her go the extra mile to discover them. Some of them could be tucked away in a quaint and cosy corner of Singapore; some not the most common activities; and others you could hardly associate dating with (and yet it could be proven otherwise!).
1. NOX – Dine in the Dark
You know you are exceptional when your partner is willing to try something different with you, such as savouring a mystery set dinner in complete darkness. It’s not easy to dine comfortably with someone when nothing is in sight. You must be absolutely at ease with your dinner date, knowing that conversations will keep coming through while you engage your other senses during the meal.
Seated in a pitch-black dining room, in the comfort of your company, you will be served their exquisite European menu crafted from the finest ingredients. A truly human experience like this is not something he or she will share with just anybody!
2. Bollywood Veggies
(Image Credits: Bollywood Veggies Official Website)
A farm and a bistro in the rustic environment of the Northwest Kranji side, this place is a rare find on our little red dot. Besides enjoying a farm-to-table experience as you indulge in their local and fusion cuisine, there are many other fun, hands-on activities available. These activities include a guided farm tour, potting session, culinary class, and more.
Honestly, a trip to Bollywood Veggies would make a fresh date, literally. If your significant other has made the effort to plan a trip with you there and was happy to explore a more rural routine with you for a day, he or she is quite a keeper because you know no one usually goes for farm dates in Singapore.
3. DIVINE Wine Extraordinaire
(Image credits: DIVINE Official Website)
Located in so-called Singapore’s Gotham City (an art-deco business complex Parkview Square), DIVINE is a lush wine bar featuring bold decorative art designs and textured planes of the Jazz-Age. The highlight of this extravagant wine bar is definitely its spectacular centerpiece – a 12-metre high wine cellar. Holding up to 3,000 bottles, it chills over 200 varieties of the world’s finest wine vintages. The most fascinating part is that, they actually use a wine fairy (yes, it’s a human wine fairy dressed up with fairy wings) who “flies” up to retrieve the bottle of wine you order from the cellar! We guess your partner must have done his or her homework to uncover this beautiful and intriguing bar for you?
4. Cups N Canvas
(Image Credits: CupsNCanvas Instagram Page)
Arteastiq might be a recent hit for couples wanting to paint together, but did you know about the conceptually similar cafe-studio Cups N Canvas? Housed within a characteristic art-decor shophouse with a peculiar personality, Cups N Canvas is a great place to enjoy a sensual painting experience with your significant other while sipping an aromatic cup of coffee. They provide art-jamming sessions on weekdays, and guided art painting sessions with experienced tutors on weekends. Choose from not just acrylic paint, but also watercolour and oil paints. Brownie points for your partner if he or she managed to introduce this place to you!
5. Whale & Cloud
(Image Credits: Whale & Cloud FB Page)
Unlike the usual cafe, Whale & Cloud is only open for a few hours during weekends, caps the maximum number of guests at 12, and does not have an obvious main entrance. Well, we wouldn’t disagree with what their Instagram profile states – “Many will seek and not all shall find” – it does actually require prior research to locate the cafe! If you have been there on a date before, you know the chance did not come by easy. (P/S: Heads up if you want to try going – The last we heard, the secret café has gone on hiatus for a while.)
6. Homerun Baseball
(Image Credits: Homerun Baseball FB Page)
Forget the mainstream sports that the both of you might have tried together before. You must be someone who is spontaneous and game enough for an alternative recreational activity if your date brought you along for some swinging action! As Homerun Baseball provides an automated indoor baseball and softball batting cage location, you can perfect your swings and work on your batting accuracy without sweating under the hot sun. Even if you are not a baseball enthusiast, this is a great place to de-stress, work your arm muscles, and just have fun with your date.
7. Palm Ave Float Club
(Image Credits: Palm Ave Float Club Official Website)
Who says a date necessarily means that both of you have to be together doing something all the time? Here’s something different for the adventurous: Floatation. After engaging in your usual activities, reset your mind and body as you experience floatation in a special tank. With your mind from distraction and body free from gravity, floating benefits you through rapid stress relief, faster recovery of the body, and many other ways. The float rooms are for individuals, but we are pretty certain it is definitely a one-of-a-kind experience that you cannot wait to share with your partner once each of you is done with it!
8. Raffles Lighthouse
(Image Credits: The Straits Times)
Not everyone will think of bringing their other half to visit a lighthouse, and that’s something interesting by itself! Raffles Lighthouse, built in dedication to Sir Stamford Raffles, is located at Singapore’s Southern-most island of Pulau Satumu, which is also known as “One Tree Island”.
If you have ever climbed the 88 spiraling steps to the glass-paneled dome that sits 29 meters off the ground, you were pretty lucky because the lighthouse is usually not open to visitors. It is only accessible to the visitors during certain times of the year, with the most recent public access during Singapore Maritime Week 2015. Besides exploring and learning about the beauty of the towering lighthouse, the island also provides lovely scenery with its clear waters, sea breezes and fresh air. Guess what – there are occasional rare sightings of wild dolphins in the waters near the lighthouse too! If you are keen to go with your date next time, keep a lookout for the next tour provided by Singapore Heritage Fest or MPA.
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This article is written by Yuting Lai from Between.
Caring And Loving The Nature – Spending Valentine’s Day On Coney Island!
On 14 February 2016, when the Sun had yet to rise, we woke up at 6am for a special Valentine’s Day out. It was our honour to be invited to join National Youth Council (NYC) and Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) for a guided tour of the newly opened Coney Island. The tour was conducted by cheery NParks volunteers.
Trading our heels for a pair of practical sports shoes, we gathered at the meeting point (Punggol Jetty) at 7:30am. We were warmly welcomed by friendly staff from NYC, OBS, and a sea of OBS Alumni members. Enthusiasm shone in everyone’s faces as we could not wait to start the trial. Most of us were visiting Coney Island Park for the first time.
Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Mr Baey Yam Keng, was also there. He joined us in the trail and encouraged us to contribute ideas to existing environmental education efforts.
We were encouraged to think of how we could expand OBS’ existing efforts to reach out to more youths in its outdoor adventure education programme. Charismatic and passionate, he reached out to every one of us and listened to our opinions on increasing environmental awareness and preservation in Singapore.
“I am pleased to see many young nature-lovers spending the morning of Valentine’s Day here at Coney Island. Youths are always looking for something fresh to interest them and today’s activity is one of such engagements. As youths are the future leaders who would see Singapore through SG100, it is important for them to be aware and proactive in conserving the environment,” enthused Mr Baey.
We started the trial from the West Entrance (enter from Punggol Promenade Nature Walk towards Punggol Point Park). There’s a bicycle bay, shelter, and Casuarina Exploratory upon entering Coney Island.
An NParks volunteer kindly explained to us how Coney Island came to be. The history of the island, also known as Pulau Serangoon, dates back to the 1930s. At that time, it was bought over by the famous Haw Par brothers – Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, who built a beach villa there. The villa fell into shambles after World War II and the island remained uninhabited until 1950, when Indian businessman Ghulam Mahmood took over the island with the intention to turn it into a resort.
Fortunately for us, his plan did not materialise and the island was transformed into a rustic nature park complete with a boardwalk and bird observation points in late 2015.
Lush greenery greeted us the moment we stepped into the park. Varieties of trees stood tall on both sides of the pathway, reminding us of how blessed we are to reside in this tropical region of the world.
An escape to Coney Island is a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life in Singapore. For those who intend to cycle, do note that the park’s pathway can be a little rocky at times. For those intending to walk, do bring along or wear a pair of comfortable shoes.
As we walked deeper, we were told that there are 80 species of birds within this park. Bird watchers are able to catch them early in the morning before the sun rises and at dusk when the birds return to their homes in the park.
Other than bird watching, visitors can also indulge in nature photography, have a picnic, or take a nature walk in Coney Island.
Sheltered by the tall trees of Coney Island and enjoying the gentle breeze by the sea, we participated in the SGfuture session hosted by the organisers. An SGfuture session gives Singaporeans the opportunity to share and co-shape our future.
Exciting ideas such as a dedicated ecological literacy programme, and flora-fauna treasure hunt competition were mooted by participants. The goal was to encourage more youths to celebrate the rich bio-diversity in Singapore.
We ended our journey on the beach (Beach Area C) which is situated past the mangrove forest. A family of monkeys caught sight of us and followed us to the beach while waiting for the opportunity to seize our food and drinks. The monkeys are harmless, and were just scouring for food as it is their nature to do so.
A tip for visitors at Coney Island – hide your food and water bottles unless you wish to start a war with the monkeys. They can be very persistent when it comes to food.
That day, we saw Singapore differently. Coney Island’s beauty and rustic appeal has humbled and inspired us to do our part for Singapore. OBS wishes to educate everyone to do their part to protect nature.
Do not leave our rubbish behind in the park, minimise our impact on nature by keeping ourselves to the designated main trek and live in harmony with the flora and fauna.
In fact, at OBS’ recent Project IsLand-A-Hand, championed by volunteers and staff, they built flotsams on the beaches of Coney Island to prevent rubbish from being washed up onto the island.
Thanks to OBS, NYC and NParks, this is the best Valentine’s Day we ever had. We have learnt more about our country and how we can play a part to be more environmentally-friendly. Do pay Coney Island a visit and remember while you admire the beauty of the park, show your love by reducing the impact on our environment.
Tips for visiting Coney Island Park
- The terrain is rugged at parts and may be unsuitable for young children.
- As there is no lighting in the evenings, the park is only open from 7am to 7pm for safety reasons.
- There is no electricity or piped water on the island. Please bring sufficient water with you when you visit the park.
- Please wear long pants and covered shoes for protection from insects such as sandflies.
- There is a free-roaming Brahman cow that has made the island its home. Please avoid approaching, disturbing, or trying to take close-up photographs of the animal.
- Do keep to the designated trails and appreciate any animals you may see from afar. If you encounter Long-tailed Macaques (a.k.a. monkeys), keep a safe distance and do not feed them.
- Do avoid visiting the park during a storm, or seek shelter immediately if it rains while you are within the park.
- Please remember to take only what you have brought in, and leave nothing behind but footprints.
A few extra tips from DiscoverSG:
- Protect yourself with ample insect repellant
- Phone reception can be quite poor in the park, and you may not get Internet connection all the time. Do plan your trip in advance.
We hope that you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Coney Island and make memories that will last a lifetime.
5 Places In Singapore That Millennials Loved But No Longer Exist!
As Singapore marches onward the path of progress, many of our favourite childhood hangouts have failed to dance to the new tune of modernisation, and now no longer exist. Let’s take a walk down memory lane.
How many of these childhood places can you remember? What memories do you have of these places? Share this with your friends and reminisce the days past.
1. Escape Theme Park
[caption id="attachment_1818" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Credits:Ah…Escape Theme Park. School holidays were spent here. This was where you would go for a fun day out. Anyone remembers the rides? Our favourite rides were the Pirate Ship and Log Flume ride. Do you remember the spraying mist while queueing up for the Pirate Ship ride? It was such a fascination when we were kids.
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Escape Theme Park closed in 2011 for further redevelopment to adapt to the changing needs of visitors. It was confirmed later to become an expansion of Wild Wild Wet.
2. King Albert Park McDonald’s
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If you were to think about your secondary school days, I’m pretty sure the word “McDonald’s” will pop up. This is because every one of us has our own special McDonald’s outlet where we hung out with friends after school.
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If you stay in the west, King Albert Park McDonald’s was the one that you’d probably remember. Be it hanging out with friends, or studying for your ‘O’ levels in a corner of the fast food restaurant, many people among the Generation Y have fond memories of this place. Sadly, King Albert Park McDonald’s was demolished along with its neighbouring tenants in 2014 to make space for a new condominium.
3. A&W Chain of Restaurants
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Here’s a fun fact. A&W was actually the first fast food chain to arrive on our shores in 1966, long before McDonald’s and KFC. Unfortunately, they’re gone now. We recall visiting their stores when we were very young. All of us were huge fans of their gigantic root beer floats. These days, the only A&W we can find is in the supermarkets, printed on little brown cans containing their signature root beer. They pulled out of our shores in 2003 due to declining business and never looked back.
4. Kallang National Stadium
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/d-2YpzLTW7/[/embed]Gone were the days when we went to the Kallang National Stadium to watch previews of the National Day Parade. This was the place where some of us, as children back then, experienced our most patriotic moments. Singing along with Kit Chan’s Home, and many other classic NDP Songs was one of the best memories we had of this place.
Kallang National Stadium closed down in 2007, and was demolished in 2010 to make way for a newer Singapore National Stadium and Singapore Sports Hub that opened in 2014.
5. Comics Connection
[caption id="attachment_1819" align="aligncenter" width="700"] mothership.sg[/caption]Not sure about the ladies but for the guys, whether you were here for the comics or the buying of trading card games, this chain of comic stores was one of the more iconic names during our younger days. Even if we weren’t going to buy anything, we would find ourselves strolling into Comic’s Connection just to look around while waiting for a friend who is late.
The last Comics Connection store located in Plaza Singapura closed down just a few months back in December 2015.
Bonus: M)phosis
Fashion brand M)phosis, one of the more successful home-grown labels, has shut all its stores in Singapore last November. Citing cash flow issues as the main reason for its closure, we will never have the chance to step foot in one of their iconic store fronts anymore.
How meaningful were these places to you? Let us know in the comments!
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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Singapore’s Last Surviving (And Well-Hidden) Battle Bunker!
Just a week ago, the National Parks Board announced that one of its projects – the Battle Box at Fort Canning Park, was given a $300,000 makeover.
The National Parks Board hopes that the revamp will attract more people to visit. Visitors will learn about this important place where critical decisions were made for Singapore. Before you pay this monumental site a visit, here’s 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Singapore’s Battle Box.
(Image credit: Lim Sin Thai)
1. Back in World War 2, the Battle Box was built as the headquarters of the British Military Operations
The Battle Box was constructed to serve as the headquarters of the British Strategic Command during World War 2. More simply put, this was the place where all activities pertaining to the war in East Asia were controlled and managed. Decisions made in this emergency, bombproof command centre affected countries like Malaya and Hong Kong.
2. No battles took place at this bunker
The soldiers of the war termed this underground commander centre the ‘Battle Box’ even though no battle actually occurred here.
3. On 15 February 1942, the grave decision to surrender to the invading Japanese Forces was made at the Battle Box
On Sunday, the 15th of February 1942, at 9:30am, Lieutenant General Arthur Percival held a conference in this very bunker to discuss the war situation with commanders of the Northern, Southern and Western areas. During this conference, the decision to surrender to the Japanese was made. The alternative choice, a counter attacking option, was deemed impractical.
4. The roof of the bunker conceals a secret exit
A simple search on Google reveals that there are only two entrances into the Battle Box Bunker – one on Cox Terrace and another on Dobbie Rise. What most people don’t know about is the third entrance located on the roof. Back in the past, the secret entrance was a guarded secret that has evidently lived on well till today.
5. The bunker is fully camouflaged
Despite its huge size (44 by 48.6 meters large, and 9.1 meters deep), the entire Battle Box remains camouflaged. As it is hard to spot, the place was spared from attacks. The top of the hill appears to be an area of greenery surrounded by the buildings on Dobbie Rise and Cox Terrace.
Only selected individuals knew of the Battle Box’s existence and were allowed access to it. Those who knew about it were made to swear to strict secrecy about their knowledge of the place. Even until today, many of them still refuse to talk about their experience at the site. Talk about loyalty!
6. There are a total of 29 rooms in the Battle Box Bunker
The Battle Box served a host of functions with 29 rooms. There was the signal room (also known as the post office). Here’s where messages were picked up or sent off. Signals received here were usually with regards to troop movements and new dispositions on the ground.
There’s the cipher room where all messages were decoded and encoded using various military codebooks and enciphering equipment. Messages received here are destroyed after 3 days using a large shredder machine located in the Battle Box.
Finally, there’s the signal control room. It was where people in the base would communicate with those in countries like Hong Kong, India and Indonesia. Messages would then be relayed to the base in London. Complete silence was essential in the room in order to take down the Morse code received, before sending it to the cipher room to be decoded.
7. Vacuum suction message tubes were used to send messages within the complex
Using a small container wrapped in rubber, an officer would place a document in a capsule and insert it in the tube. It would then be sucked to the other end of the pipe (the destination of the document). These tubes lined the entire complex, and gave a loud thud sound when it reached its destination – a fact recalled by many. This was also the system that massively inspired Elon Musk’s revolutionary Hyperloop.
8. Officers in the Battle Box communicated through the Telephone Exchange
Although the officers in the various rooms communicated with one another, most of them rarely saw their colleagues in the other rooms. They more often than not communicated through telephones routed through the telephone exchange system in the complex.
9. The soldiers stripped all but one room in the Battle Box when they surrendered and left the command center
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When the soldiers left the command center back in 1942, all but one room in the bunker was stripped. All items were burnt in a bonfire by the British a day before the surrender. The bunker remained abandoned until it was investigated on 23 February 1988 for possibilities of reconstructing World War II events.
10. Before the bunker’s reinvestigation, a journalist and her rookie photographer snuck into the bunker without official permission
In an attempt to get first hand exclusive scoop on the place, a journalist and her rookie photographer snuck into the bunker after being denied entry into the place by officials.
Upon entering, they found a number of things including:
- An empty blood stained stretcher that had been abandoned in the G Clerk’s room
- Toilets that were yellow stained and filled with fungus growth
- The remains of a dog that possibly got lost in the maze of rooms and died of starvation or disease.
The exclusive story eventually got published. More history on the bunker can be found at the 26th July 1988 edition of the Straits Times (we are still trying to get our hands on a copy)!
Tour details:
The Battle Box will open in March 2016. Tours will cost $18 for adults, and $9 for children. For more information, You may call +65 6338 6133 or email [email protected].
So here’s your official scoop on 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Singapore’s Battle Box! Let us know in the comments if you will be paying this interesting place a visit!
10 Out Of The World Budget Hostels in Singapore For Under S$50 A Night!
Looking for comfortable budget accommodations for less than S$50 a night? We’re sold. P.S. we know how important free wifi is in today’s world, so yes, all these picks come with free wifi too!
1. Traveller’s Loft @ Jalan Besar
[caption id="attachment_1875" align="alignnone" width="700"] Image credit: booking.com[/caption]This simple loft is clean and comfy, providing all the necessary amenities for an unbelievably low price. The rooms feature white bunk beds and clean, pastel walls. You’ll also be pleased to know that it’s just a few minutes away from Mustafa Centre, a 24 hour shopping mall and a budget shopping attraction.
Address: 290 Jln Besar, 208953
Phone: 6291 5238
Price starts from S$14 per night.
2. Shophouse, The Social Hostel
[caption id="attachment_1877" align="alignnone" width="700"] Image credit: worldbesthostels.com[/caption]Whether you’re flying solo or travelling with friends, Shophouse is an excellent choice if you want to meet new people during your stay. True to its tagline of being ‘The Social Hostel’, you’ll be able to hang out with your new-found friends playing board games at the social lounge, swapping stories at the terrace under the moonlight, having coffee and brunch at the in-house cafe, or go on tours together with the discounted tickets from the reception.
Address: 48 Arab St, 199745
Phone: 6298 8721
Price starts from S$16 per night.
3. Gap Year Hostel
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/3bbX9oq6WI/[/embed]Of course, this isn’t only for students on gap year vacations, although it is especially suited for your first solo trip as it is extremely safe, being equipped with a 24 hour CCTV system, so you know you’re in good hands. Apart from that, the hostel also boasts all-day complimentary tea and coffee, a convenient location (a quick walk to Lavender MRT station), a hipster-ish polaroid photo wall, along with discounted tickets for some of the popular attractions in Singapore.
Address: 322 Lavender St, 338821
Phone: 6297 1055
Price starts from S$20 per night.
4. Pillow Talk Backpacker’s Hostel
[caption id="attachment_1876" align="alignnone" width="700"] Image credit: agoda.com[/caption]No, this has nothing to do with Zayn Malik’s latest single. Pillow Talk Backpacker’s Hostel features cosy, capsule-style dormitories and casual lounge areas. As with the previous pick, this hostel is also just a few minutes walk away from Lavender MRT station, from which you can take the train to various city areas and tourist attractions. The hostel has won an award on Trip Advisor for their excellent hospitality as well.
Address: 5 Hamilton Rd, 209177
Phone: 6292 5611
Price starts from S$20 per night.
5. Five Stones Hostel
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/wNVQhXiv7l/[/embed]This cheery hostel has its rooms decorated with brightly coloured walls and vivid murals, along with windows that allow for lots of sunlight. The lounge area is equally well-designed, with plush sofas and a beautiful feature wall that illustrates the sights of Singapore, a number of which are just a stone’s throw away.
Address: 285 Beach Rd, 199550
Phone: 6535 5607
Price starts from S$28 per night.
6. Beary Best Hostel
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BAPyamlH9jo/[/embed]Another colourful pick, this hostel has a cute name and an equally cute interior- complete with a stuffed toy bears at the lounge. Well-lit rooms and vibrant decor aside, this merry hostel has also been recommended on a number of big names including Time Out Singapore, Lonely Planet, and CNN Travel.
Address: 16 Upper Cross St, 058331
Phone: 6222 4957
Price starts from S$28 per night.
7. Mitraa Inn
[caption id="attachment_1878" align="alignnone" width="700"] Image credit: booking.com[/caption]With its name (Mitraa) meaning friend in Sanskrit, it’s no wonder why this inn brands itself as one of the friendliest backpackers hostel in Singapore. Roomy dorms, comfy beds, and well-equipped recreational areas complete this cosy inn.
Address: 531 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218163
Phone:6396 3317
Price starts from S$28 per night.
Also Read: Changi Recommend’s Overseas Wifi Router And Why You Should Book It For Your Next Trip
8. Footprints Hostel
[caption id="attachment_1879" align="alignnone" width="700"] Image credit: booking.com[/caption]Offering an affordable “home away from home” while you leave your footprints around the island of Singapore (their website even has an informative page on where to go), you can look forward to relaxing in front of the television with some ice cold beer after a day of exploring.
Address: 25A Perak Rd, 208136
Phone: 6295 5134
Price starts from S$31 per night.
9. Mercury Backpackers Hostel
[caption id="attachment_1881" align="alignnone" width="700"] Image credit: agoda.com[/caption]A homely option, this hostel evokes a warm and cosy vibe from the rooms to the snug lounge areas. Plus, they have a rooftop garden where you can have a barbeque, chill in the jacuzzi, spend an afternoon suntanning, and enjoy your daily breakfast.
Address: 57 Lavender St, Singapore 338714
Phone: 6396 0500
Price starts from S$33 per night.
10. Bunc Boutique Hostel
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/ucdakxLtp7/[/embed]Bunc features their own custom-made, spacious Bunc beds to provide a comfortable rest for guests. The casual dining and recreational areas are just as roomy, with neutral hues and minimalistic decor. Barbeque, gaming, and movie-watching facilities are a given, but this hostel offers an additional considerate measure by providing wheelchair access too.
Address: 15 Upper Weld Road.
Telephone: +65 6262 2862
Price starts from S$37 per night.
Hope this helps! Know any others we missed? Let us know in the comments below!