Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Here’s how to max out 2 days of a trip to Lisbon, Taipei, or Perth without maxing out your wallet:
🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal – Start your day with the flakiest Pastel de Nata from the OG Pastéis de Belém 🍮, and grab a Lisbon City Card for unlimited transport and access to 50+ iconic attractions. Then take a day trip to Sintra, where the fairytale-like Pena Palace awaits 🏰✨
🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan – Kick things off at Taipei 101 for sweeping skyline views 🌇, then dive headfirst into Taipei’s famous night markets for street food feasting 🍢. The next day, explore Jiufen & Shifen, two charming mountain villages packed with history, tea houses, and lantern-filled streets 🎏🏮
🇦🇺 Perth, Australia – Meet koalas and kangaroos up close at Caversham Wildlife Park 🦘, then head to Fremantle Markets, where 100 years of history meets epic Aussie eats 🥩. Dedicate a full day to Rottnest Island, home to stunning beaches, cycling trails, and the happiest animal on Earth — the quokka! 📸🐾
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Edited by: @jensenkohh
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Here’s how to max out 2 days of a trip to Lisbon, Taipei, or Perth without maxing out your wallet:
🇵🇹 Lisbon, Portugal – Start your day with the flakiest Pastel de Nata from the OG Pastéis de Belém 🍮, and grab a Lisbon City Card for unlimited transport and access to 50+ iconic attractions. Then take a day trip to Sintra, where the fairytale-like Pena Palace awaits 🏰✨
🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan – Kick things off at Taipei 101 for sweeping skyline views 🌇, then dive headfirst into Taipei’s famous night markets for street food feasting 🍢. The next day, explore Jiufen & Shifen, two charming mountain villages packed with history, tea houses, and lantern-filled streets 🎏🏮
🇦🇺 Perth, Australia – Meet koalas and kangaroos up close at Caversham Wildlife Park 🦘, then head to Fremantle Markets, where 100 years of history meets epic Aussie eats 🥩. Dedicate a full day to Rottnest Island, home to stunning beaches, cycling trails, and the happiest animal on Earth — the quokka! 📸🐾
💰 Want to stretch your budget even further? Use @shopbacksg to get Cashback on flights, stays, and activities!
*Pro-tip: Time your travel bookings with promotions such as weekly Travel Thursdays or the Trip-tastic campaign with Trip.com every 21st to 23rd of the month. You could earn up to a whopping 15% Cashback, leaving you with more savings to indulge in a bougie dinner or even extend your trip!
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Edited by: @jensenkohh
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![SAVE these solo-friendly things to do in Chongqing
SAVE these solo-friendly things to do in Chongqing
If youre visiting Chongqing alone and feel a little lost, start with these:
👉 Join in the Chongqing 打卡 (dá kǎ) culture
📍 Hongyadong, Liziba Station, Ciqikou Ancient Town and more
👉 Spend the night at a 24hr spa
📍 Golden Lakeside 24hr Spa 金色湖畔·温泉潮玩生活馆
👉 Feast on a solo mala hotpot in its origin city
📍 Hooloo Hotpot 西葫芦·小铜锅
👉 Go on a shopping spree
📍 Jiefangbei District 解放碑
👉 Catch the sunset at a cafe overlooking the Yangtze River
📍 MÁQÙE 麻雀 at Xia Hao Lane
Solo-travel doesnt have to be daunting, especially not in Chongqing. We always make sure we set up our payment wallet before going to China, so making payment there feels stress-free!
On this trip, @hojeechaa used Changi Pay — which can be used to scan Alipay and Alipay+ QR codes — available in majority of the stores. It was convenient to sign-up with Singpass (which is mandatory for a Liquid Account) and top-up with PayNow!
Aside from enjoying the instant 5% off per transaction with Alipay+ Travel Treats, she also avoided the 3% service fee for transactions above ¥200!
*Pro-tip: Use our code [THETRAVELINTERN] to sign up for a Liquid Account and get up to S$138 e-Vouchers when you spend overseas by 31 Dec 2025.
@ChangiAirport #ChangiPay
Edited by: @hojeechaa
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