Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Can we explore Jakarta under S$500 per pax, including flights, hotels and activities? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
We took a short flight to Jakarta with @flyairasia and had two full days to explore this bustling city — perfect for a quick weekday getaway!
For Day 1, we explored various scenic spots in North Jakarta and here's where we went:
1) Brunch at December By The Bay
2) Ice Cream from Vilo Lakeside
3) PIK By The Sea Shopping District
4) Tea break at Kase Heritage
5) Rented scooter from Unicorn Rental to explore Batavia Cove
6) Dinner at Tuna House Manado
After tabulating, we spent a total of ~S$226.30 per pax! Stay tuned for Part 2 to see what else we did and if we managed to keep it under budget for the rest of our trip ✈️
Edited by: @lilglowglad
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Can we explore Jakarta under S$500 per pax, including flights, hotels and activities? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
We took a short flight to Jakarta with @flyairasia and had two full days to explore this bustling city — perfect for a quick weekday getaway!
For Day 1, we explored various scenic spots in North Jakarta and here's where we went:
1) Brunch at December By The Bay
2) Ice Cream from Vilo Lakeside
3) PIK By The Sea Shopping District
4) Tea break at Kase Heritage
5) Rented scooter from Unicorn Rental to explore Batavia Cove
6) Dinner at Tuna House Manado
After tabulating, we spent a total of ~S$226.30 per pax! Stay tuned for Part 2 to see what else we did and if we managed to keep it under budget for the rest of our trip ✈️
Edited by: @lilglowglad
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#jakarta #thetravelintern




![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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#thetravelintern #chongqing SAVE these solo-friendly things to do in Chongqing](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VOb0MYu2B2s/mqdefault.jpg)





