Recess week—a week of revision for most, a week of travelling for some, and a week of rest for a few. As the semester enters its halfway mark, we hope that you are coping well and getting enough rest this week. Even if you’re still hustling hard this recess week, you can bookmark this post for the upcoming long summer vacation in May!
Bali
What better place to enjoy a few days of relaxation by the beach than in Bali? Best known for its iconic beaches and resorts, Bali is also home to sacred temples and volcanic mountains.
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Handara Gate—one of the most photographed spots on the island.
Whether you are looking to unwind through a rejuvenating stay at one of the many resorts, explore the island, or ride the big Bali waves, Bali has something for everyone. Within the domain of food, Bali almost never misses. Vegan food is known to be good there!
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Vegan Nasi Campur
Rough breakdown of costs:
Flights: From $180
Accommodation: From $80/night
Food and Activities: From $60/day (Spas usually range from around $30 to $40 per session.)
Ho Chi Minh City
With Vietnamese fashion brands on a steady rise, why not travel to the country’s largest city to procure your wardrobe for the rest of the semester? Create your very own curated wardrobe with trending local brands like Cara Club, Rechic, and Tiem Mem, just to name a few. For those looking for a suit that fits you perfectly, look no further as Ho Chi Minh has multiple tailors to put together a custom-made suit just for you!
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The New Playground—a one-stop store housing various local clothing brands.
Apart from the endless coquette fashion items, Ho Chi Minh City is a food paradise for Vietnamese cuisine lovers. With 1SGD food options like Banh Mi and Bun Bo Hue, a few days in the city alone will surely leave you wanting for more Vietnamese food. For coffee lovers, get your daily caffeine fix with the strong and robust Vietnamese coffee!
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Rough breakdown of costs:
Flights: From $180
Accommodations: From $40/night
Food and activities: From $50/day (Depending on the amount of shopping, clothes from local brands can be on the pricier side.)
Bangkok
A popular getaway destination among Singaporeans, Bangkok has its charms. Just like Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok boasts a wide range of trendy local clothing brands and street food options. With Siam Square revamped into a hippy shopping district catering not only to tourists but also mainly to local teens, you can shop for clothes to your heart’s content just within the district. From the Singaporean favourite Gentlewoman to stores selling items from local indie brands, there is plenty of exploring to do! To enhance your shopping experience, enjoy some vibey street performances in the evening.
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Bangkok’s Chinatown has rows of street food during the night. From piping hot noodle soup made from a hundred-year-old recipe to crispy fried dishes, the district is truly a treasure trove of authentic Thai (Chinese) food.
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The main street of Bangkok’s Chinatown at night is full of brightly lit signboards, making the street strikingly picturesque, especially in-person.
Rough breakdown of costs:
Flights: From $180
Accommodations: From $40/night
Food and activities: From $50/day
Johor Bahru
Closer to Singapore, a short getaway to Johor Bahru requires no flight at all. In fact, if you are lucky, you can reach Johor Bahru from Woodlands in under 40 minutes! While most travellers from Singapore enjoy going to Johor Bahru for a short day trip, opting to stay a night or two can make for a fun getaway too. From popular 1SGD Lok Lok to café hopping, there are plenty of food and activities to explore. Additionally, with the exchange rates between the Singapore Dollar and Malaysian Ringgit at an all-time high, a short trip in Johor Bahru is even more affordable now.
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Besides indulging in the multitude of food options available, you can opt for a wide-ranging list of activities to do. From visiting cafes with quirky activities like toast painting, to thrifting and even go-karting, your days in the city will be filled with fun. Whether you are looking to shop, eat or partake in both indoor and outdoor activities, Johor Bahru is the closest one-stop city away from Singapore.
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Rough breakdown of costs:
Flights: –
Accommodations: From $50/night
Food and activities: From $50/day
And that concludes our list of destinations to consider travelling to for your upcoming recess weeks! Whether you are studying, travelling, or resting, we hope that this recess week will serve as a good break for you!
