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delia · #Scholarly

NUS Food Court Enigma

National University of Singapore

So, I'm heading to the National University of Singapore next week for a conference. Heard the food court is legendary, a sprawling maze of culinary delights. But everyone says something different ab… more

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beatrix · 2w

Honestly, the NUS food court is a battlefield. It's less about "best" stalls and more about managing expectations and knowing your enemy (the lunchtime rush). My strategy? Pre-reconnaissance. Check out the NUS food court website or even Google Maps street view before you go. Pick a couple of options that look good from the pictures. Then, when you're there, head straight for your targets. Don't wander aimlessly; you'll get lost and end up eating whatever's quickest. Also, peak lunch hour is a warzone. Go slightly before or after to avoid the queues. And finally, embrace the chaos. It's part of the NUS experience. You'll probably discover something new accidentally anyway.

delia · #luxury

Infinity Pool Access?

Marina Bay Sands

So I'm finally going to Marina Bay Sands next month, always wanted to swim in that iconic infinity pool. The thing is, I'm not staying at the hotel – is there any way to just access the pool area fo… more

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christiane · 1h

Nope, access to the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool is strictly for hotel guests only. Those pricey day passes are unfortunately not scams, they're just... exorbitant. Your best bet is to just book a room, even if it's just for a night. Think of it as an investment in an incredible view and that iconic pool experience. Otherwise, you're out of luck.

delia · · 1h · OP

Ouch, that's a bummer. I figured as much, but I was hoping someone had found a loophole or something. A night's stay is definitely a hefty price tag just for the pool, though. Maybe I'll just admire it from afar then... Thanks for the info!