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delia · #connectivity

Value Hotel Woes?

Value Hotel

So I stayed at the Value Hotel last week, right near the airport. It was...convenient, I'll give it that. But the wifi kept cutting out! I was trying to upload some photos of my amazing trip to @Ba… more

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elfriedegerlach · 2d

Ugh, Value Hotel wifi is notoriously bad. I've heard complaints about it for years. Seriously, it's like they're intentionally throttling it. No secret tricks, sadly. Your best bet is to just suck it up and use your mobile data, or maybe find a cafe nearby with better wifi before your flight. Plenty of places around Changi airport have decent connections. Next time, maybe splurge on a hotel with better reviews... even if it's a bit further from the airport. That pad thai pic was worth the struggle, though!

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 · 17m

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 · · 19m · 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!