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Natas Holidays 2022 will run from Aug 12 to 14 at the Singapore Expo Hall 5.
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Natas fair returns after two-year hiatus

TikTok user Rachel shows water from a dripping aircon, what looks like chips on the floor, and gross hair on a towel.
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Woman visitor describes ‘worst hotel’ in Orchard area

This comes after a tie-up between Nets and Thailand's National ITMX.
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S'pore travellers can use DBS, OCBC apps to pay in Thailand

Many are now asking for a universal mode of payment at the two border crossings, including via debit and credit cards.
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Lack of Touch 'n Go cards irks travellers driving into Johor

A traveller arriving in Australia from Indonesia was hit with a fine of almost $2,600 after border guards detected this - two McMuffins and a ham croissant - in their backpack.
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$2.6k fine for McMuffins in backpack at Darwin airport

Tourism New Zealand chief executive Rene de Monchy anticipates business picking up slowly compared to pre-Covid levels.
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Slow start expected as New Zealand fully reopens borders

The relaxation of the rule is aimed at simplifying the entry procedure for travellers to Malaysia.
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Enter Malaysia without filling up MySejahtera card

Discover cafes, murals, relaxing palm trees and a Peranakan museum in Penang.
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Discover IG moments in Penang's George Town, Balik Pulau

Earlier this month, the airport capped the number of passenger departures at 100,000 a day.
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Heathrow airport says passenger cap has improved operations

    Desaru has had a facelift over the past few years.
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    Top 5 things to do in Desaru

    Singapore's passport ties for second place with South Korea's, allowing trouble-free entry to 192 countries.
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    Singapore passport remains one of world's most powerful

    South Korea in May ditched most of its pandemic-related restrictions, including an outdoor mask mandate.
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    S. Korea warns of Covid-19 surge as cases hit two-month high

    Maintain a safe distance from the car in front when cruising on the highway.
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    Tips on driving in Malaysia

    The country with scenic natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, took drastic early steps and banned tourism in March 2020.
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    Bhutan to welcome tourists for first time since Covid-19

    A return ticket on the service costs $118, while a one-way ticket costs $70.
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    S'pore-Desaru ferry tickets on sale from Thursday

    Saillon Mayor Charles-Henri Thurre is served by a butler at the anti-idyllic Null-Stern Hotel on June 14, 2022.
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    Contemplate woes of the world at ‘zero-star’ Swiss hotel

    A view of apartment buildings in Vienna, Austria, on Feb 10, 2022.
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    Vienna returns as world's 'most liveable city'

    Tickets and service schedules will be made available online from June 30.
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    Singapore-Desaru ferry services start July 7

    The primary reason for the surge in flight cancellations and baggage issues is the manpower crunch faced by several airports worldwide.
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    How to avoid being affected by flight disruptions, baggage delays?

    DBS PayLah! has about 2.2 million users and is the most widely used mobile wallet in Singapore.
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    Use DBS PayLah! overseas by scanning UnionPay QR codes

    The main office building in the Blue House compound, known for its striking blue tiled roof.
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    South Korea's Blue House now a tourist hot spot

    Though tourism has picked up in recent months, the industry is far from recovering.
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    Thailand eases entry rules for tourists, scraps mask policy