Category: Solo-Female Friendly
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Shenzhen, China Cost of Living: How I Spent SGD4,050 in One Month (But Mostly Worked from Hong Kong)
Monthly Breakdown for VPN Survivors, Cross-Border Workers, and Brave Experimenters I only stayed a week in Shenzhen — and let’s just say Gmail wasn’t having it. Even with a paid VPN, I struggled to get my work tools up. So yes, I ended up taking the bullet train into Hong Kong every day just to…
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Monthly Breakdown for Border-Hoppers, Nostalgic Singaporeans, and Cafe-Hopping Creatures Funny how the place closest to home was the last one I considered for long-term living. But when a friend mentioned they were based in JB — and I had a personal event in Singapore — it all clicked. I used to pop over as a…
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Monthly Breakdown for Winter Wanderers, Onsen Seekers, and Christmas Market Lovers Sapporo in December has a very specific kind of magic — snowfall, twinkly lights, and steaming hot food when your fingers can’t feel anything. I always find myself back here around Christmas. It’s peaceful, pretty, and has enough festive vibes without being overwhelming. 💰…
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Monthly Breakdown for Digital Nomads, Solo Travellers, and Reset Seekers I never really got the appeal of Busan. My cousin once said it was the one place in Korea he’d go back to, so I was intrigued. I always thought I was more of a city girl — but Busan proved me wrong. This coastal…
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Monthly Breakdown for Digital Nomads, Solo Travellers, and Hybrid Workers I have been to Kaohsiung before but that was when I was still a student travelling with my family (which, if you’re from an Asian household, you know means zero freedom). I’ve also explored Taiwan solo and with friends, but mostly in Taipei. So this…
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Monthly Breakdown for Digital Nomads, Hybrid Workers, and Travellers. Ah, Singapore — my home country. A clean, efficient, and incredibly safe city that’s perfect for families, solo travellers, and digital nomads alike. While many locals dream of traveling abroad, I found unexpected joy in rediscovering the city I grew up in. I spent a month…
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Monthly Breakdown for Digital Nomads, Hybrid Workers, and Travellers. Osaka, Japan often sits in Tokyo’s shadow — but don’t be fooled. This city packs a punch with vibrant food streets, easy access to Kyoto, and a more relaxed energy. I spent a month here on a mid-range budget, and spoiler alert: I still think about…
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Monthly Breakdown for Digital Nomads, Hybrid Workers, and Travellers. Ah — Bangkok, Thailand. A magnet for expat living, digital nomads, and returning visitors alike. But why is it so attractive? If you’re researching Bangkok’s cost of living as a digital nomad, here’s my honest breakdown from one full month of living in the city. From…