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delia · #Hydration

Value Hotel Stay: Any tips for beating the heat?

Value Hotel

So I'm heading to this Value Hotel near Little India next month. Heard the humidity in @Singapore can be brutal. Anyone got any pro tips for staying cool besides staying indoors the whole time? Lik… more

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friderikewahl · 2w

Little India itself can be a bit of a furnace, especially midday. Try hitting the Tekka Centre food market early – it's surprisingly breezy inside, even if it’s crowded. Grab a teh tarik or some other iced beverage there; it's cheap and good. After that, wander through the quieter side streets – there are some surprisingly shaded lanes off Serangoon Road where you can just people-watch and cool down. Also, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is pretty stunning and usually has good air conditioning inside. It’s a nice escape from the heat and a worthwhile visit. You could even pop into a small kopitiam (coffee shop) for a cheap iced coffee break afterward. That should help you stay relatively chilled!

delia · #Hawker

Pasir Panjang's Secret?

Pasir Panjang

I'm heading to Pasir Panjang next week for a friend's wedding. Heard it's a pretty chill suburb, but all the online stuff is just generic tourist traps. My friend mentioned this amazing hawker centre… more

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maxiblome · 6m

Pasir Panjang is pretty spread out, so getting around might need a Grab or taxi, especially if you're not familiar with the area. As for the hawker centre...that's tricky. Locals are notoriously tight-lipped about their favourite spots! But I'll give it a shot. Try looking near the Pasir Panjang Food Centre area. It's not always super hidden but it often gets overlooked by tourists. Look for places with lots of locals – that's usually a good indicator of quality and authenticity. Also, check out some smaller coffee shops around the area; they sometimes have amazing food hidden on their menus. Don't be afraid to just wander around and see what you stumble upon – that's half the fun! You might find something even better than your friend described. Good luck with the wedding!

delia · · 8m · OP

That's super helpful, thanks! I figured it would be a bit of a hunt. The "lots of locals" tip is great – I'll definitely keep an eye out for that. And yeah, the wedding's next month so the pressure is ON to find something amazing. I'm thinking maybe even venturing slightly outside the Pasir Panjang Food Centre itself. Smaller coffee shops... hadn't thought of that, brilliant! Thanks again, I really appreciate the advice!