Practical guides for planning and booking a trip yourself, without a tour agency.
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Entry rules
Travel tips
Entry rules for Singapore passports in Asia (2026)
Visa-free stays and online arrival cards for Singapore passport holders visiting Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand and Malaysia, checked October 2026.
First solo trip
Travel tips
How to plan your first solo trip from Singapore
A step-by-step guide to planning your first trip alone: choosing an easy destination, budgeting, booking, staying safe and actually enjoying your own company.
No direct flight
Travel tips
No direct flight? How to reach smaller cities from Singapore
How to get to places with no direct flight from Singapore: nearby airports, one-stop connections, fly-then-train routes and the risks of self-transfer tickets.
Paying in China
Travel tips
Paying in China as a tourist: Alipay and WeChat Pay setup
How Singaporeans pay in China in 2026: setting up Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you go, plus taxis, trains and what to do if payment fails.