September 2018 - Scoot In-flight Magazine

Take me 

with you! 

ISSUE 40 

SEPTEMBER 2018 

+ 

ON THE ROAD 

A mapped-out guide to 

five epic road trip routes 

around Asia-Pacific 

+ 

THE SCOOT SCOOP 

Meet M.A.R.V.I.E., 

Scoot’s first-ever 

virtual intern! 

+ 

SCULPTED FROM 

THE HEAVENS 

An outdoor avant-garde 

masterpiece in Sapporo is 

keeping a life legacy alive

CONTENTS 

SEPTEMBER 2018 

LIFE + STYLE 

08 

TRENDING NOW 

Hot topics that are buzzing 

around our network 

10 

SNAPSHOTS 

Join the Hungry Ghost festival 

proceedings at George Town in 

Penang 

19 

HACKABLES 

Survive air and land travel 

without the aid of the Internet 

23 

FEATURE STORY 

Crossing borders in Taipei and 

Kaohsiung with an open-jaw 

itinerary 

COVER STORY 

31 

ON THE ROAD 

Five epic road trip routes around 

Asia-Pacific that will feed your 

wanderlust 

TIP BITS 

62 

THRILL VS. CHILL 

Scalable wall climbing centres 

and luxury camping spots 

worth trying out 

64 

GLOBAL GRUB 

A bucket list of signature 

chicken dishes from countries 

that Scoot fly to 

69 

RETAIL RAVES 

Gold Coast’s sun-kissed 

shores are brimming with 

unique keepsakes 

72 

IN THE PIPELINE 

Pen down these events that 

are happening around 

Scoot’s routes 

53 

ATLAS MAPPING 

41 

WEAVE OF LIFE 

How the shital pati interlaces 

with Dhaka’s rural lifestyle 

72 

47 

SCULPTED FROM THE 

HEAVENS 

A late Japanese-American 

sculptor’s legacy lives on in an 

outdoor park in Sapporo 

53 

BIG PALEMBANG THEORY 

This year’s Asian Games is 

helping propel South Sumatra’s 

capital into the 21st century 

69 

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CONTENTS 

SCOOT SCOOP 

76 

HOT OFF THE PRESS 

Exciting updates from the Scoot 

family 

77 

THE SCOOT LIFE 

Scoot COO Chee Keong tries to be 

a Scootee (and succeeds!) 

79 

SCOOT CAFÉ 

Yummy kid-friendly meal options 

on board 

80 

SCOOT SHOPPING 

Treat yourself to Scootalogue’s 

product of the month 

OUR TEAM 

EDITORIAL 

Associate Editor 

Ara Luna-Reston 

Writers 

Akanksha Nair, Bryan Yeong 

Contributors 

Jonathan Evans, Justine Mondonedo, Kate 

Webster, Lester Ledesma, Melissa Chua, 

Michelle Dompor-Roldan, Raewyn Koh, 

Rosamund Brennan 

Art Director 

Cally Han 

MANAGEMENT 

Managing Director 

Dennis Pua 

Publisher 

Ben Poon 

Business Development Manager 

Marina Chong 

(marina@media-group.com.sg) 

Marketing Executive 

Sheila Devi 

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SCOOT EXTRA 

Insider tips on travel and more when 

you fly with Scoot 

84 

FLEET FACTS 

Know more about our modern and 

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85 

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WELCOME 

MESSAGE 

Lee Lik Hsin 

CEO, Scoot 

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LIFE + STYLE 

TRENDING NOW 

Hot 

Topic 

8 

SNAPSHOTS 

Not for your 

Viewing Pleasure 

10 

HACKABLES 

Analog 

Footsteps 

19 

FEATURE STORY 

Crossing 

Borders 

23 

PHOTOGRAPHY JORDAN LE ON UNSPLASH 

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TRENDING NOW 

HOT TOPIC 

From luxe stays to futuristic film screenings, 

here are all the latest happenings within the 

Scoot network 

BERLIN 

Chic Flicks 

You’d be forgiven if you find yourself focusing more on the 

beautiful interiors than the culturally diverse indie films while 

at Berlin’s Delphi Lux cinema. The newly-built theatre just 

might be your new favourite weekend hangout, thanks to its 

simple yet stylish design that looks set to populate social 

media feeds. From the loungey lobby to the neonilluminated 

screening halls, every feature is a visual treat in 

itself. Make a date and grab the popcorn for their themed 

events such as the QueerFilmNight. 

yorck.de 

BANGKOK 

Freedom To Love 

LGBT+ travellers will have more 

reason to celebrate for their next 

visit to Thailand, as the country is 

making further efforts to be a more 

inclusive society for both locals 

and foreigners. The very first LGBT+ 

Travel Symposium was recently 

held to resounding success, with 

actions planned to embrace 

diverse tourism even greater than 

before. Additionally, things are 

looking up for same-sex marriage, 

with a Life and Partnership 

Registration bill potentially being 

passed by year end. 

lgbttravelsymposium.com 

KUANTAN 

Re-Treat Yourself 

In need of some major rest and relaxation? 

Head to the newly-opened 65-villa Mangala 

Resort and Spa for a sanctuary that promises to 

invigorate your senses. Take your pick from four 

types of accommodation – Wetland Villas, 

Water Villas, Forest Villas, and the Amani Pool 

Villas. There’s also a host of activities from 

kayaking to bird-watching to ensure you’ll have 

your holiday to-do list filled to the brim. 

mangalaresortandspa.com 

SINGAPORE 

Eco Warriors 

Flex your green thumb when 

you shop at UnPackt, a new 

concept store which aims to 

help reduce waste while also 

emphasising on a healthier you. 

Select your personal care travel 

essentials from a range that 

includes all-in-one soap and 

shampoo bars, toothpaste in 

powder form, and even refillable 

mosquito repellent. For those 

set to brave the outdoors and 

be closer with Mother Nature on 

their next overseas adventure, 

make UnPackt your 

one-stop pre-travel 

solution to leaving 

minimal waste in 

your wake. 

unpackt.sg 

UnPackt founders 

Jeff Lam (left) and 

Florence Tay (right). 

WORDS BRYAN YEONG PHOTOGRAPHY SINGAPORE - UNPACKT, KUANTAN - MANGALA RESORT AND SPA, 

BERLIN - DELPHI LUX, KIRSTY LEE ON UNSPLASH 

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Penang 

NOT FOR YOUR 

VIEWING 

PLEASURE 

The festival of the Hungry Ghosts during 

the seventh lunar month is a showcase 

of local colour on the streets of 

George Town in Penang. Photographer 

Lester V. Ledesma joins 

the proceedings 

TEOCHEW TRADITION 

Teochew rod puppets are another 

form of entertainment for the 

occasion. Shows like these are said 

to entertain the hungry ghosts. 

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SNAPSHIOTS 

SNAPSHOTS 

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ANCIENT THEATRE 

Evenings come alive with the sound of 

traditional Chinese opera. This art form is 

known for its elaborate costumes and 

stylised movements. 

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SNAPSHIOTS 

SNAPSHOTS 

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SNAPSHOTS 

BRINGING PUPPETS TO LIFE 

In the 1700s, large numbers of 

Chinese immigrants came to 

Penang and brought with them 

customs, beliefs, and traditions 

like the Chinese opera and 

glove puppet theatre. 

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ANALOG 

Going 

offline 

FOOTSTEPS 

Going offline on a journey 

might entail some hassles, 

but it can be an eyeopening 

experience in 

many ways. Here are 

some tips on how to have 

an adventure without 

depending on your 

Internet connection 

HACKABLES 

WORDS LESTER V. LEDESMA PHOTOGRAPHY REENEY JENKINS, ALEXIS-BROWN ON UNSPLASH 

THE TELEPHONE IS 

YOUR BEST FRIEND 

In the old days, getting a hotel 

room was a simple matter of 

picking up the telephone. You 

dialled a number and made 

inquiries over the line. No 

vouchers or online payments 

were required, and the hotel just 

trusted you to show up on the 

specified date. In contrast to 

online booking where prices are 

fixed, talking to an actual person 

might even give you an 

opportunity to negotiate the 

rate. The same can be said of 

many other services from car 

hires to package tours – if you 

can’t ask in person, the phone is 

the next best thing. 

SMILE AND 

MAKE CONTACT 

Woe to the tourist who gets his 

information from Google Maps, 

instead of that cab driver or 

market vendor who might have 

decades of local knowledge just 

waiting to be shared. When in 

doubt, I suggest switching off 

your screen and asking a local. 

Paired with common safety 

sense, it could lead to a one-ofa-kind 

travel experience. While in 

the ancient town of Lijiang in 

China, I happened to ask a local 

how to get to the mountainside 

village of Yuhu. It turned out he 

was from there, and he happily 

accompanied me to his sleepy 

hometown. There we rode native 

horses and drank lots of tea—you 

can’t get this kind of random 

encounter from Wikitravel! 

MEET THE 

EXPERT WANDERER 

Lester V. Ledesma started 

roaming Asia twenty years 

ago as a backpacker. He 

loved travelling so much that 

he has since made a career 

for himself as an awardwinning 

travel writerphotographer. 

Based in 

Singapore, he writes and 

shoots travel stories for 

international publications. 

skylightimages.info 

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HACKABLES 

USE A NOTEBOOK, 

NOT FACEBOOK 

Social media is great if you 

want to share experiences and 

get feedback instantly, but 

don’t count on it to give you 

that warm, nostalgic feeling 

when you revisit your posts 

years from now. Compared to 

Facebook’s carefully curated 

#feelgood #humblebrag 

entries, keeping a written travel 

journal does a better job of 

documenting your adventure 

with all its highlights and low 

points. When I look back at a 

Vietnam trip that my wife and I 

took many years ago, what I 

remember most is not that 

gorgeous waterfall shot that I 

later put on Instagram – it was 

that freezing New Year’s Eve 

dinner in the highland city of 

Dalat, which we had at a 

streetside noodle stall with a 

pitcher of local wine. There’s 

also that one night we spent in 

a creepy deserted hotel that 

we couldn’t wait to leave –we 

booked that room online. 

OFFLINE INSPIRATION 

Travel guides (both online 

and printed) tend to focus 

more on practicalities than 

experience. When I do my 

travel research, I always 

make it a point to consult 

the To Asia With Love 

series of books. These are 

beautifully written guides 

that focus on one country, 

and are filled with essays 

and reflections written by 

longtime expats and 

inspired locals. They do an 

excellent job conveying the 

magic of travel to readers. 

thingsasianpress.com/ 

asia-travel-guides 

PHOTOGRAPHY THOUGHT CATALOG , MARTEN BJORK ON UNSPLASH 

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In Scoot’s “Crossing 

Borders”, we send a 

writer to two 

neighbouring cities 

with a quest to find out 

how much one could 

see, do, and eat in 

under six days. 

FEATURE STORY 

CROSSING BORDERS: 

ALL THINGS 

MERGING 

in taiwan 

From the southern city of 

Kaohsiung via high-speed rail 

to the buzzing capital Taipei, 

Jonathan Evans follows an 

open-jaw itinerary to size up 

the sights and delights of one 

of Asia’s most varied, 

underrated destinations 

PHOTOGRAPHY TOMMY ON UNSPLASH 

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Kaohsiung 

Exhibition Center 

is shaped like a pair 

of binoculars. 

LET’S TALK 

ABOUT SILKS 

A paragon of hospitality 

excellence in a handy 

location – halfway between 

the harbour and the 

commercial centre – Silks 

Club Kaohsiung is as much 

an art gallery as a boutique 

hotel. In the lobby, Dancing 

Particles (by ART+COM) 

provides a wonderfully 

calming entrance; Lunar 

Watch by Olafur Eliasson, an 

interactive piece, enlivens In 

Jade restaurant/bar (where 

there isn’t a happy hour, but 

“Exquisite Hour”); and 

bespoke pieces hang in each 

luxurious bedroom. The 

UKAI-tei teppanyaki/grill, 

sake bar and infinity pool/ 

sauna all testify to the 

remarkable attention to detail 

– immense care has been 

taken to enhance all five 

senses, and the comfort 

factor is truly next-level. 

Silks Club Kaohsiung 

No. 199, Zhongshan 2nd 

Road, Qianzhen District, 

80661 Kaohsiung, Taiwan 

silks-club.com 

KAOHSIUNG 

ARTISTIC 

MODERNITY MEETS 

FUSION FOOD 

In 2012 I’d visited Taipei and 

Yilan, and fallen instantly for 

their madcap mix of the 

hypermodern and traditional. 

This time, I’d come to discover 

the broader character of this 

oddly overlooked island – 

starting with a jaunt around 

Taiwan’s third-largest city, 260 

kilometres from the Philippines’ 

northernmost point. 

Kaohsiung’s uber-efficient 

airport, avant-garde architecture, 

and clean streets struck direct 

parallels with Tokyo, and 

gliding up to the Silks Club 

hotel, with its hypnotic kinetic 

installation in the lobby, only 

heightened the Japanese aura. 

The commercial centre, 

Sanduo, continued the theme: 

design-forward malls, 

streetscapes straight out of 

Shibuya, and a bustling, yet 

strangely calm ambience. 

Central Park’s Scenic Lake 

offers photo-ops with its 

Japanese bridge and musical 

sculptures. 

The KRT (Kaohsiung Rapid 

Transit), which opens into the 

park, works like a dream. Its 

trains are even shinier than 

Singapore’s; individual 

compartments accommodate 

bicycles and wheelchair users; 

and intuitive interiors let 

travellers clutch a rail anywhere 

in the carriage. It’s fantastically 

simple to use: buy an iPass at 

any convenience store, 

pre-load with cash, then top 

up using machines at stations. 

KRT has just three lines, each 

named by its colour. 

Changing at Formosa 

Boulevard offered a sight to 

floor any hard-bitten traveller. 

The world’s largest stainedglass 

sculpture, Dome of Light, 

fills the concourse with 

luminous colour, making this a 

contemporary art museum as 

much as a rail interchange. 

A creative inspiration of 

another sort awaited at Pier-2 

Art Center, which arose from a 

block of warehouses a decade 

ago. As the port declined, 

Pier-2 set the stage for a 

citywide embrace of public art: 

quirky designs now enhance 

stations, parks, city walls, and 

PHOTOGRAPHY SILKS CLUB KAOHSIUNG 

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EXPRESS YOURSELF 

For all its advancement 

and prosperity, Taiwan is 

remarkably affordable. A 

one-way ticket traversing 

the entire nation, on a train 

ride lasting 90 minutes 

and reaching 300km/h, 

costs just TWD 1,480. The 

high-speed railway’s 

fastidious tidiness, design, 

and service style recall 

Japan’s Shinkansen with its 

sleek, turquoise-white 

interior and almost 

imperceptible movement. 

FEATURE STORY 

The world’s largest stained-glass 

artwork, Narcissus Quagliata’s 

Dome of Light, at Formosa 

Boulevard KRT station 

PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN EVANS 

Larger-thanlife 

artworks on 

view at Pier-2 

Art Center. 

pedestrian precincts. Its 

flamboyant sculptures – a red 

dinosaur, angular abstractions, 

giant robots – have revived this 

fading district, where children 

ride a mini-train as hipsters sup 

ice coffee at cafés. 

The KRT covers vital areas, 

but stations are far apart, and I 

found myself making long 

walks to appreciate the city 

thoroughly. It was on one such 

stroll that I began to 

understand Kaohsiung’s 

universal appeal. There were 

upscale cafés, one owned by a 

lady who’d studied in England 

(“I love your accent!”); the 

super-random Laborers’ Park 

Night Market, a hub of weird 

food (“bear stone eggs”), 

cheap sunglasses, and 

fairground games; and an 

Italian-fusion restaurant 

looking across to Sanduo’s 

neon billboards, where I 

feasted on spaghetti with 

peanuts, chilli and chicken. 

Enchanted by this synthesis 

of the spectacular and bizarre, I 

ventured out on day two with a 

wide-open mind. Making a 

loop around the harbourside, I 

gazed at the undulating 

Exhibition Centre and KUBIC’s 

bright shipping containers that 

house boutiques, studios, and 

cafés. In suburban Weiwuying, 

the National Center for the Arts’ 

elegant curves are inspired by 

banyan trees. Further down 

Sanduo 1st Road, Dan Dan 

Hamburger is a proudly local 

chain combining Western fast 

food with Taiwanese tastes. 

On the western bank of the 

Love River, which slices 

downtown in two, a ceramic 

panda stood in a rest area 

billowing with flame trees, as 

fishing boats left ripples in their 

wake. Soon I was back at the 

harbour boarding a ferry to Cijin 

island, where the world 

stopped turning centuries ago. 

Medieval Tianhou temple 

stands on touristy Old Street, 

while Cihou fort and lighthouse 

cling forlornly to the rocky 

northern tip. These ancient 

structures contrast with a 

mountain tunnel’s glow-inthe-dark 

constellations. 

Finally, I reached Fo Guang 

Shan, Taiwan’s largest Buddhist 

monastery – an OTT theme 

park where pagodas, shrines, 

and Buddha statues are 

elaborately spotlit around 

dusk. Both a tech-enhanced 

art project and huge-scale 

architectural feat, it summed 

up Kaohsiung’s appeal in one 

fell stroke. 

Taiwanese-style 

fusion fast-food at 

Dan Dan Hamburger. 

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FEATURE STORY 

PHOTOGRAPHY 123RF 

TAIPEI 

GREAT GRUB AMID 

MEDIEVAL STREETS 

Taipei’s gargantuan station is 

daunting for a first-timer, but 

after trudging through myriad 

retail areas and passageways, a 

cheery taxi-rank official – 

perhaps sensing my 

bewilderment – saw me off 

(“Be careful now!”) in a yellow 

cab. Soon I was in another 

world entirely, Taipei’s oldest 

district Wanhua, with its lanes 

of garment stalls and incensewaving 

devotees at Longshan 

temple. Yet from here it’s one 

quick hop on the MRT – using 

the same card I’d bought in 

Kaohsiung! – to neonsplashed 

Ximen, where 

cocktail bars now encircle Red 

House theatre, and boutique 

hotels nestle amid garish 

mochi and noodle stalls. 

Even in a city as sprawling as 

Taipei, it’s surprising what you 

can accomplish in a day. Diving 

into the MRT’s blissful air-con 

at regular intervals, I bounced 

around key sights, parklands, 

newly revived historic areas, 

and gorgeous enclaves I never 

knew existed. After walking 

through the serene Botanic 

Gardens, I circled the 

magnificent Presidential Office 

Building towards 228 Peace 

Memorial Park, a green oasis of 

monuments and stone bridges. 

Within minutes I’d arrived at the 

awe-inspiring Taipei 101, before 

a complete change of scene at 

Dihua Street. 

The city’s oldest thoroughfare 

has undergone a renaissance of 

the best kind. Traditional 

attractions remain, but beyond 

the stores selling weird and 

wonderful foodstuffs, and Xiahai 

City God temple, where young 

women pray for children, 

boutiques and cafés have set 

up shop within the medieval 

architecture. Ubiquitous 

man-buns indicated this was 

hipster central, so I obligingly 

devoured a juicy gua bao 

(Taiwanese pork bun) at Danish 

microbrewery Mikkeller before 

heading to Chiang Kai-Shek 

Memorial Hall, where lateafternoon 

sunlight cast long 

shadows over Liberty Square. 

Just before sunset in Daan 

Forest Park, a serenade drifted 

over the Ecological Pool. Gulls 

and herons jostled for position 

on the central island’s trees, 

their squawks reaching 

crescendos as they flew from 

The imposing 

Chiang Kai-shek 

Memorial Hall 

lights up at dusk. 

VIBE AND THE CITY 

Caesar Metro Taipei’s 

745-room-and-suite 

behemoth offers three 

dining options: the 

cavernous, light-filled 

Metro Buffet, large grouporiented 

Shanghainese/ 

Cantonese restaurant Jia 

Yan, and the more discreet 

Bar 98 (which serves a 

mean Americano, as well as 

snacks and alcoholic 

drinks). In summer, guests 

will welcome the spacious 

outdoor pool to cool off. 

Located in the timehonoured 

Wanhua district 

within close proximity of 

Longshan, Taipei’s oldest 

temple, Caesar Metro 

Taipei is also 300 metres 

from the MRT; but if you’re 

in a hurry, getting a taxi is 

almost instantaneous. Cosy 

guest rooms, many with 

bathtubs and inspiring 

views, and friendly service 

complete the experience. 

Caesar Metro Taipei 

No. 167, Bangka 

Boulevard, Wanhua 

District, Taipei, Taiwan 

caesarmetro.com/en 

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FEATURE STORY 

MAKE IT 

(TAIWAN)ESE-Y 

ON YOURSELF 

Nuggets of advice to 

maximise an open-jaw 

journey in Formosa. 

A tipping tip! 

There’s no need to tip in 

Taiwan unless you receive 

service beyond 

expectations; it’s not 

customary. 

A showcase 

for artists and 

designers, 

Huashan 1914 

Creative Park 

is repurposed 

from an old 

Japanese 

winery. 

branch to branch, while swans 

sat stoically on the bank 

watching the dizzying white 

blur. Just minutes away I found 

a paradise of another sort – 

the entrancing Yongkang 

Street, where antique stores, 

restaurants, and galleries 

created a picture of perfect 

contentment. There was still 

time to explore Huashan 1914 

Creative Park, a repurposed 

Japanese winery, where arty 

types meander through a maze 

of craft shops, cafés and cinemas. 

By the following morning, 

the heat had become 

overpowering, and I 

succumbed to higher and 

cooler terrain north-east. 

With typical convenience, just 

TWD 50 on my iPass (for an 

hour-long bus ride from 

Muzha MRT) brought me 

through winding hillsides to 

the fabled Shifen village. 

From here, a 15-minute hike 

on suspension bridges above 

Keelung River led to Taiwan’s 

“Little Niagara,” a roaring 

40-metre waterfall perfectly 

framed by the idyllic scenery. 

At Shifen Old Street, on 

abandoned railway tracks, 

tourists write wishes on 

lanterns before releasing 

them skywards. 

Back in Zhongshan before 

sundown, I browsed at Siping 

Yangguang market and joined 

the reverent throng at Xingtian 

temple before veering 

underground to an alleyway 

full of Japanese fortunetellers. 

Finishing the evening 

in quintessentially Taiwanese 

style, a friend brought me to 

Haichen, a décor-free 

Chinese eatery opposite the 

Mandarin Oriental, where we 

enjoyed scallion pancake, 

tofu in rich gravy, egg and 

kailan soup, and meatballs. 

Taipei residents often eat out 

daily, and the happy faces 

here were all local ones. 

On my final morning, I 

revisited an old favourite, 

SPOT Taipei Film House, 

before feasting on 

multicoloured meatball pasta 

at Zhongshan’s chic-yetaffordable 

Café Marché. 

Zipping back to Taoyuan 

airport courtesy of a Lewis 

Hamilton-wannabe driver, I 

reflected on a week of 

enriching experiences, one 

that perhaps only this 

fascinating country among its 

neighbours could offer at 

such budget-friendly prices. 

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including both Taipei and 

Kaohsiung MRT and 

bus networks. 

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Taxis are metered, so you 

don’t have to negotiate 

fares; Uber offers cheaper 

rides, but there are far 

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ONTHE ROAD 

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Fill your tank, prep your playlist, and rev up your 

engines; from pleasant day tours to epic week-long 

drives, Michelle Dompor-Roldan maps out road trip 

routes around Asia-Pacific to feed your wanderlust 

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Point of entry: 

Chennai 

The Shore Temple near 

the Mamallapuram 

shore, one of the 

structural temples in 

Mahabalipuram. 

The poet Wallace Stevens 

once said, “The most 

beautiful thing in the world 

is, of course, the world itself.” 

And there’s nothing quite like 

hitting the open road to discover 

fascinating places around the 

globe. The question now is, 

where do you start? Across Asia 

and the Pacific, here are some 

incredible and scenic road trips 

you can take the next time you 

get that travel itch. 

A DOSE OF CULTURE 

POINT OF ENTRY: CHENNAI 

Touted as the Soul of South 

India, Chennai is a good 

starting point for an adventure, 

with many roads leading to 

some of the most amazing 

sights of the country. One of 

these is Pondicherry, about 

150 kilometres away via East 

Coast Road (ECR). Driving 

along this route is a lovely 

experience in itself, as you’ll 

get a splendid view of the Bay 

of Bengal’s coastline on your 

left towards Pondy. 

Take a detour to 

Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO 

World Heritage Site of temples 

built during the Pallava 

Dynasty. If you’ve got time to 

spare, go on an hour’s bike 

tour and admire the Dravidian 

architecture and intricate 

carvings. 

End at: Pondicherry 

The former French settlement 

still has that Old World charm. 

From the villas of the French 

Quarter to the restaurants 

offering authentic 

French cuisine, it’s 

like you’ve been 

transported to a 

different place and 

time. And yet, 

some places put 

you in the here and 

now, like Auroville 

and Serenity Beach. 

Drop by Kriti Eco 

Boutique in Ambour Salai. 

Here, you’re not just buying 

souvenirs; you’re also 

supporting a worthy cause. 

“Kriti Eco Boutique is the only 

Fair Trade shop in Pondicherry 

exclusively marketing different 

products made by tribal 

women, young widows, 

destitute women, and village 

artists,” shares founder Dimple 

Chatterjee. “We work closely 

with many NGOs across India 

to empower women.” 

Journey time 

from 

Chennai: 

3.5 hours 

End at: 

Pondicherry 

PHOTOGRAPHY KRITI ECO BOUTIQUE, DREAMSTIME 

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EUROPE IN ASIA 

POINT OF ENTRY: 

KUALA LUMPUR 

The urban life in Malaysia’s 

capital can leave you feeling 

restless and stifled. So climb up 

to the hills where you can cool 

down and refresh your senses. 

End at: Fraser’s Hill 

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Stopover at: Bukit Tinggi 

An hour’s drive via Federal 

Route 8 will take you to your first 

stop, Bukit Tinggi. This small 

town 2,500 metres above sea 

level offers cooler air and 

myriad attractions that make 

you feel like you’re in the French 

countryside. 

Colmar Tropicale is a 

themed resort inspired by the 

quaint Colmar town in Alsace, 

France. The beautiful buildings 

and structures provide gorgeous 

backdrops for your photos. 

Go further to Fraser’s Hill 

where, this time, you’ll find 

yourself in an old British village. 

Take time for snaps by Fraser’s 

Clocktower or in front of the 

mock Tudor-style homes. 

Fraser’s Hill also has eight 

nature trails that you can 

undertake, each with a 

different level of difficulty. 

Traveller reviews online say 

that one of the most 

enjoyable is the 1.5-kilometre 

Bishop Trail as it offers an 

excellent spot for nature and 

bird-watching. 


Kuala Lumpur 

Journey time 

from Kuala 

Lumpur: 

1 hour 

Stopover at: 

Bukit Tinggi 

Journey time 

from Bukit 

Tinggi: 

3 hours 

End at: 

Fraser’s Hill 

The hill blue 

flycatcher, one of 

the bird species 

you may 

encounter at 

Fraser’s Hill. 


Colmar Tropicale 

Resort in Bukit Tinggi 

gives you a glimpse of 

a 16th century French 

village minus the long 

flight to Europe. 

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Sagada HUB’s 

Pigar-pigar: a delicious 

plate of stir-fried beef, 

veggies, and rice. 

Journey time 

from Baguio: 

5 hours 

End at: 

Sagada 

Warm your tummy up with 

a hot cup of strawberry taho 

(silken tofu sweetened with 

strawberry preserves). It 

makes for great company 

while you take in the views at 

Burnham Park. 

End at: Sagada 


Clark, Pampanga 

Overview of 

the rice terraces 

of Sagada Luzon 

Philippines 

Journey time 

from Clark: 

3 hours 

Stopover at: 

Baguio 

GOING UP 


CLARK, PAMPANGA 

If you want to go on a road trip 

in Northern Philippines, Clark is 

an ideal jumping-off point 

compared to Manila which is 

much farther south of Luzon. 

Stopover at: Baguio 

An urbanised mountain resort 

city, Baguio is dubbed the 

country’s summer capital. It’s 

also a haven for cheap yet 

good quality second-hand 

apparel sold in so-called 

ukay-ukay or wagwagan shops. 

One look and you’ll realise 

there is something to the 

Philippines other than 

beaches. Pine tree-lined 

roads, mesmerising waterfalls, 

and limestone cliffs with 

hanging coffins – Sagada has 

that otherworldly charm worth 

the pause. 

Sagada HUB’s Kate Yodong 

offers the perfect grub to have 

after trekking, spelunking, or 

soul-searching: “We 

recommend guests to try our 

in-house Pigar-pigar rice 

meal.” Indeed, stir-fried beef 

with vegetable salad nourishes 

your body and spirit. 

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Oahu’s shores offer 

great spots for 

surfing or a relaxing 

beach stroll. 

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Get to see 

some white 

ghost crabs 

while traipsing 

about Waimanalo’s 

longest white-sand 

beach. 



Honolulu 

Journey time 

from Waikiki: 

45 minutes 

Stopover at: 

Waimanalo 

Journey time 

from 

Waimanalo: 

1 hour 

Stopover at: 

Laie 

Journey time 

from Laie: 

10 minutes 

Stopover at: 

Kahuku 

BEACH, PLEASE 


HONOLULU 

Oahu, the third-largest island 

in Hawai’i, can be explored in a 

day. Travel times from one 

point to the next can take less 

than an hour – it’s the beauty 

stops that will make you stay 

awhile. For your road trip on 

The Gathering Place, start from 

the widely popular Waikiki, 

then head east. 

Stopover at: Waimanalo 

Stumble upon a hidden 

paradise on the lower east side 

of Oahu. It’s got fewer visitors 

than neighbouring Kailua, so 

there’s lots more space for you 

to amble about. 

Marvel at the three-mile 

stretch of soft sand at 

Waimanalo Bay Recreation 

Area. Swim, go boogie 

boarding, or soak up the sun in 

tranquillity amidst the 

breathtaking panorama of 

turquoise and white. 

Journey time 

from Kahuku: 

30 minutes 

End at: 

Haleiwa 

Stopover at: Laie 

A seemingly low-key town at 

first glance, Laie pleasantly 

surprises you with myriad fun 

things to do. 

Learn about the rich 

heritage of Hawai’i at the 

Polynesian Cultural Centre. 

This theme park and living 

museum immerses you in the 

life and activities of the 

island’s people. And you’ll 

even get to experience a 

traditional Hawaiian luau, too. 

Stopover at: Kahuku 

A quick drive from the previous 

stop but definitely an essential 

one, Kahuku is where you’ll 

find Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck, 

the first food truck on the 

island to have shrimp as the 

star of its menu. 

“The scampi has been and 

will always be the favourite,” 

says Jorge Amorim of 

Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck. A 

dozen shrimp marinated in 

olive oil, garlic, and lemon 

butter plus double scoops of 

rice. Who could resist? 

End at: Haleiwa 

Its stunning shores and 

excellent surf breaks earned 

Haleiwa the title of the Surfing 

Capital of the World. But more 

than these, the bohemian 

vibe and artistic lifestyle also 

draw in tourists to this 

charming town. 

Coming over when there’s 

no scheduled surfing 

competition? Then simply stay 

for the sunset. The one you’ll 

see while on a picnic at Alii 

Beach Park is one for the books. 

The shrimp scampi, the 

bestseller at Giovanni’s 

Shrimp Truck. 

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Journey time 

from Nullarbor: 

6 hours 

End at: 

Ceduna 

ARE WE THERE YET? 

Plough the roads without a 

cinch with a couple of helpful 

to-dos. 


Perth 

Journey time 

from Perth: 

3 hours 

Stopover at: 

Merredin 

Journey time 

from 

Merredin: 

4.75 hours 

Stopover at: 

Norseman 

Wild camels 

roam about the 

Nullarbor Plain 

in Western 

Australia. 

Journey time 

from Norseman: 

11 hours 

THE LONG HAUL 

POINT OF ENTRY: PERTH 

Western Australia has tons of 

destinations for a fulfilling road 

trip. But if you want something 

adventurous, why not cross to 

South Australia? It’s important 

to note, however, that to 

thoroughly enjoy this route, 

you’ll be on the road for about 

a week! 

Stopover at: Merredin 

Stopover at: 

Nullarbor 

This Central Wheatbelt town 

may not be as buzzing as Perth, 

but you can still derive 

enjoyment from admiring its 

museums, historical sites, and 

colonial architecture. 

Chow down on some Fish 

& Chips or Lamb Shank at 

Northside Tavern. The pub 

even has vegetarian and kids’ 

menus, as well as desserts. 

Stopover at: Norseman 

While Kalgoorlie is a golden 

pitstop, you may opt to drive a 

little further to this mining town 

instead. 

Refuel, recharge, and 

restock. Take advantage of 

Norseman’s overnight parking 

areas and public conveniences. 

Because you’ll need all the rest 

you can get to take on crossing 

the Eyre Highway. 

Stopover at: Nullarbor 

You’re now on the long and 

not-so-winding tree-less road 

on the Nullarbor Plain. And it’s 

pretty, well, plain – save for 

the occasional kangaroos, 

camels, and wombats 

crossing. These animals are 

either nocturnal or 

crepuscular, so steer with care 

during dusk and dawn and 

avoid driving at night. 

Nullarbor 

Roadhouse is a 

welcome respite 

from the vastness of 

the Eyre Highway. 

Even for a short 

while, you can camp 

out here and chat 

with other folks aside 

from your travel 

companions. 

End at: Ceduna 

Finally, trees! But not only that: 

the country’s Oyster Capital 

located in the eastern part of 

the Great Australian Bight also 

offers a wide range of 

attractions, from retail to leisure. 

Before: 

Plan your route and 

possible stops. Ask the 

local tourism office for a 

map, as well as phone 

numbers to call in case of 

an emergency. 

During: 

Befriend the locals – the 

store cashier, the 

restaurant manager, the 

fruit vendor. They know 

their area best, and their 

recommendations may 

lead you to the best 

highlight of your trip. 

After: 

Collate your photos in a 

scrapbook. Leave 

comments on review sites. 

Share your experience. 

These small efforts may 

inspire others to embark 

on their own journey 

following your trail. 

Instead of heading 

straight to Adelaide, why not 

check out Ceduna Arts & 

Cultural Centre first? Besides 

showcasing authentic 

Aboriginal art, it supports local 

artists as and helps them 

develop new skills. 

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DHAKA 

PHOTOGRAPH BANGLADESH NATIONAL MUSEUM 

With the shital pati officially recognised by 

UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of 

Humanity in 2017, Justine Mondonedo sheds 

light on how Dhaka’s nondescript household 

handicraft is tightly interlaced with the humble 

lifestyle of villagers in rural Bangladesh 

WEAVE 

OF LIFE 

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ABOVE: 

The men are 

usually in 

charge of 

gathering the 

canes, which 

are then taken 

to the weaving 

communities. 

CIRCLE: 

Cane strips are 

boiled in a 

mixture of 

plant juice to 

give them a 

smooth and 

shiny texture. 

During summer months, 

one can’t miss seeing 

shital pati almost 

everywhere – these strikingly 

patterned handcrafted 

sleeping mats are widely used 

in the capital city of Dhaka 

and other parts of 

Bangladesh. Shital pati, 

which means “cool mat”, 

keeps people comfortable 

amidst the sweltering summer 

heat in the country. The 

versatile handicraft, which is 

also used as a prayer mat and 

decorative item, is also 

utilised in other parts of India. 

But aside from the visual 

delight brought on by its 

intricate workmanship and 

practical use in everyday 

Bangladeshi life, the shital 

pati has a more significant 

role; it improves the lives of 

the weavers whose livelihood 

are more or less dependent on 

the production of this 

traditional symbol of culture. 

HUMBLE ROOTS 

The base material used for 

creating the shital pati comes 

from the green cane plant 

known as Murta. Also known as 

mostak, patipata, or patibet, 

the Murta plant typically grows 

in the wetlands and is harvested 

for its beti (cane strips), which 

are then woven to create the 

flexible mats. The cane strips are 

dipped and boiled in a mixture 

of hog plum leaves, boiled rice 

juice, and boalilota to give the 

fibres the smooth and shiny 

texture that you can see from 

the finished mats. 

The standard shital pati 

takes around five days to make, 

while the Jamdani mat, which is 

bigger and has more intricate 

patterns, takes eight to nine 

days. There are also 

embroidered shital pati mats, 

each one requiring around 25 

days to make. 

A FAMILY AFFAIR 

There’s more to the weaving of 

shital pati than the creation of 

beautiful and functional mats; 

it’s also a family-based craft, 

starting from the collection of 

the beti to the weaving process 

itself. Men and women gather 

the plants from the fields, 

which they take to the weaving 

communities. The women are 

mostly involved with the 

weaving, although both are 

seen sitting on the floor and 

putting the strings together. 

For these families, the whole 

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DHAKA 

BUYING POWER 

Bangladesh is a shopper’s 

playground, and Dhaka is 

simply the best for local 

retail finds. 

New Market Area 

Looking for cheap winter 

wear? Here you can haggle for 

high-quality jackets, sweaters, 

and mufflers and get lost in 

the multitude of stalls. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BANGLADESH NATIONAL MUSEUM, DREAMSTIME 

business of creating shital pati 

is more than just a way of 

putting food on the table. 

Weaving is a family-bonding 

activity and is strongly 

integrated into the social lives 

of the villagers. The families 

involved in the shital pati 

trade are mostly from the 

low-lying villages in numerous 

parts of Bangladesh, although 

the greater Sylhet region is 

known for being its major 

producer. 

The production of shital 

pati is most Bangladeshi 

families’ prime source of 

income, especially during the 

long months when cultivable 

land is extremely scarce. 

During this period, weaving 

these mats becomes their 

alternative means of 

livelihood. 

COMMON 

HINDRANCES 

Just like other sources of 

income in rural communities, 

the production of shital pati 

also has its own set of 

problems. The common 

issues that villagers face are 

the scarcity of funds or 

resources and the lack of 

adequate skills needed to 

produce the decorative mats. 

The scarcity of Murta plants 

hampers the smooth 

production of the mats. It takes 

around three years to fully grow 

a Murta plant, which can be a 

very long time for people who 

depend on its materials for their 

source of income. Another 

pressing problem is the lack of 

training for weavers. The 

villagers admit that more 

government and community 

initiatives are still needed to 

train the people and transform 

them into skilled artisans. 

PROMOTING 

AWARENESS 

The Bangladeshi government is 

currently pushing the local and 

national craft fairs to feature 

and promote the shital pati, 

which are being sold to local 

wholesalers and exported to 

Saudi Arabia and other Middle 

Eastern countries. 

Cooperatives are also being 

established in the communities 

that produce the shital pati to 

maximise the profitability of the 

trade. The move also ensures 

the transmission of skills among 

villagers to pass from generation 

to generation. In this way, the 

government can empower 

underprivileged communities, 

especially the women. 

Stainless steel 

showpieces at 

a street shop 

in Dhaka. 

ABOVE: 

The versatile 

mat is also used 

for dining and 

other daily 

activities. 

Dubai Market 

Renovate your home without 

burning a hole in your pocket, 

or buy cheap house décor at 

just half the price of those 

being sold in high-end stores. 

Mouchak Market 

Make a beeline for one of 

Dhaka’s oldest and most 

famous markets and score 

yourself precious jewelleries 

that are worth passing on to 

the next generations. 

Gold wedding 

bracelets that 

are typically 

worn by 

Indian brides. 

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DHAKA 

ABOVE: 

Sitting on the 

floor to weave 

is part of the 

villagers’ 

everyday life. 

villagers. 

A NATIONAL 

TREASURE 

In 2017, the organisation 

UNESCO included shital pati on 

its Intangible Cultural Heritage 

(ICH) of Humanity. The shital 

pati was the fourth ICH from 

Bangladesh recognised by 

UNESCO – the country’s Baul 

songs, the traditional art of 

Jamdani weaving, and the 

festival Mangal Shobhajatra on 

Pahela Baishakh were the first 

three to gain the prestigious 

recognition. 

Bangladesh’s National 

Museum jumped in on occasion 

by holding a seven-day exhibit 

in the same month at its 

Nalinikanta Bhattashali gallery. 

The exhibition showcased the 

different types of shital pati, 

and the museum tapped on 

several craftsmen to perform 

live weaving demonstrations. 

The exhibition sparked 

optimism regarding the 

resurgence of the weaving trade. 

The shital pati craftsmen who 

attended the event were 

hopeful that the UNESCO 

recognition would finally make 

the government take more 

actions to preserve the art 

form for future generations. 

OWNING A PIECE 

OF NATIONAL 

IDENTITY 

Thankfully, you don’t need to 

travel to the rural areas in 

Bangladesh to buy a shital 

pati. If you’re staying in Dhaka, 

you can find lots of stores that 

offer a dazzling array of these 

mats at competitive prices. 

Nowadays, the shital pati 

faces increased competition 

from plastic mats, which are 

cheaper and mass-produced. 

But wouldn’t you rather buy an 

authentic piece of culture that 

is a labour of love by people 

who spend a considerable 

part of their days protecting 

their heritage? 

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SCULPTED 

FROM THE HEAVENS 

SAPPORO 

PHOTOGRAPHY SHIMIZU, JAPAN NATIONAL TOURISM ORGANISATION 

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ABOVE: 

Water from 

the Aqua Plaza 

flows into an 

150-metre long 

canal, perfect 

for dangling 

your feet on 

warmer days. 

CIRCLE: 

Featuring 

126 colourful 

installations, 

the Forest of 

Cherry Trees is 

a both a 

children’s 

playground 

and an outdoor 

art gallery. 

On the outskirts of 

Sapporo in northern 

Japan, a singular 

sculptural work glimmers under 

an iridescent, dome-like sky. 

But there’s no museum or 

gallery in sight. Here, plinths 

take the form of sloping green 

ridges, the manicured paths a 

self-guided tour and the 

changing seasons curate its 

annual program of events, 

from cross-country skiing in 

winter to a sea of cherry 

blossoms in spring. 

Built on a former sewage 

wasteland, Moerenuma Park is 

a 400-hectare maze of 

geometric installations and 

landscaped gardens, giving 

meaning to the phrase “one 

man’s trash is another man’s 

treasure.” 

Designed by the late 

Japanese-American sculptor 

Isamu Noguchi, among the 

park’s cornucopia of 

attractions are a glass Louvrelike 

pyramid, a sculptural 

playground of more than 126 

vividly coloured installations, 

and a man-made mountain, 

the highest peak in the 

Sapporo region. 

As the park’s Director, Ms. 

Yuko Tanaka, explains, 

“Moerenuma Park is one of the 

most unique parks in the world. 

Its dynamic design of 

geometric shapes resembles 

Peru’s Nazca Lines when 

viewed from above.” 

“Unlike other sculpture parks 

where works from various 

artists are featured, every part 

of Moerenuma Park is based 

on a single artist’s concept. The 

park itself is essentially one 

giant sculpture.” 

AN ARTFUL LEGACY 

Born to an American mother 

and a Japanese father, Isamu 

Noguchi was a pioneer of the 

land-art movement and one of 

the 21st century’s most critically 

acclaimed sculptors. He 

dedicated his career to shaping 

public spaces, integrating 

Japanese aesthetics with 

Western modernism. 

Moerenuma Park is widely 

considered to be his most 

important work, and sadly, one 

he never saw realised. After 

drawing up the master plan in 

November 1988, Noguchi passed 

away just one month later, aged 

84. It then took 17 years to 

complete his final project. 

Noguchi was brought onto the 

Moerenuma Park project at the 

request of local tech 

entrepreneur Hiroyuki Hattori, 

who had long admired his work. 

According to Tanaka, “At 83 

years old, Noguchi still had not 

been able to bring the plan for 

a park and recreational space 

he had been developing since 

his 20s to life. It was then that 

he accepted an invitation from 

an entrepreneur in Sapporo 

to visit.” 

“The area had previously 

been used as a landfill, and 

Noguchi expressed a strong 

desire to use art to restore the 

land that humans had 

damaged. In response to his 

enthusiasm, Sapporo decided 

to re-do all previous plans they 

had created for a park there 

two months after Noguchi’s 

visit in March 1988.” 

The project architects took 

his plans as gospel, bringing 

Noguchi’s designs to life as he 

had envisioned over the next 17 

years. Moerenuma Park was 

officially unveiled to the public 

in 2005. 

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Emblematic of Noguchi’s 

desire to integrate art, space, 

and recreation, Moerenuma 

Park is purpose-built for 

visitors to savour the 

outdoors, to enjoy time with 

their family, and rediscover the 

art of play. 

The circuitous paths attract 

many dog walkers, runners, 

and two-wheeled travellers, 

meandering through this 

sprawling outdoor artwork in 

the warmer months. 

Nowhere is Noguchi’s 

preoccupation with play more 

evident than The Forest of 

Cherry Trees, a green zone 

featuring seven large play 

equipment areas. 

“All 126 pieces of play 

equipment in the park were 

created based on Noguchi’s 

design, making for a collection 

of colourful, unique sculptures 

that are equally enjoyable to 

look at from a distance,” says 

Tanaka. 

The 62-metre tall Mt Moere 

constitutes the only mountain 

landmark in the northeastern 

area of the city of Sapporo. Its 

summit can be climbed from 

three directions, revealing 

sweeping views of both 

Sapporo’s cityscape and the 

entire park itself. 

A large 48-metre fountain aptly 

named the Sea Fountain is a 

spectacle in its own right, and 

erupts into a triumphant 25-metre 

stream in the centre of the park. 

ABOVE: 

‘Hidamari’ (Glass 

Pyramid) is a 

sunlight-filled atrium 

for rest and relaxation. 

CIRCLE: 

The Music Shell is 

purpose-built for live 

music and outdoor 

concerts during 

warmer months. 

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Featuring ornate Victorian 

town halls, grand villas, and 

thatched-roof pioneer cabins, 

discover the architecture of 

19th-century Hokkaido in this 

historic part of east Sapporo. 

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Menya Saimi 

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seriously, and Saimi is 

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shop in the city. Order the 

miso ramen. You might have 

to queue, but it’s worth the 

wait. 

Misono 10-jo, Toyohira-ku, 

Sapporo, Hokkaido 

Sapporo Beer Museum 

Go behind the scenes at one 

of Japan’s oldest breweries, 

meet the brewers, and sample 

Sapporo’s signature Black 

Label in their secluded, 

red-bricked beer garden. 

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SAPPORO 

DOWN THE 

GARDEN PATH 

Your no-nonsense 

guide on getting to 

Moerenuma Park 

By public transport 

Alight at Kanjodorihigashi 

Station and then 

take local bus number 69 

or 79 to the park’s east 

entrance (Moerenuma 

Koen Higashi-guchi). 

Total journey time 

approximately takes 25 

minutes and costs 

210 Yen. 

ABOVE 

The park’s 

grassy hills 

make for an 

ideal frolicking 

venue for all 

ages. 

CIRCLE: 

Families enjoy 

wading 

through the 

cool waters of 

Moere Beach. 

Serving as the symbol of 

Moerenuma Park, the Glass 

Pyramid is both a striking 

architectural feature and an 

expansive space for rest and 

relaxation. It features a gallery 

where visitors can learn about 

the park’s enigmatic creator, 

plus an impressive sustainable 

cooling system using snow 

collected from Mt Moere. 

A PARK FOR THE 

PEOPLE 

The further you delve into 

Noguchi’s garden of Eden, the 

more you appreciate his 

passion for functional, 

multi-purpose design. 

Moerenuma Park is certainly 

not an opportunity to flex his 

artistic chops, but a genuine 

effort in building a space that 

brings people together. 

“A concept that Noguchi 

held onto throughout his life 

was the idea of art being 

useful to people in their daily 

lives. He wanted to create a 

world in which art is integrated 

into people’s lives, with 

beautiful places functioning 

as areas for relaxation,” 

Tanaka explains. 

“Moerenuma Park is an 

entrance to that world, where 

you can experience the form 

and function of art, and the 

mysterious feelings it evokes.” 

You only have to witness 

the changing of the season to 

see this in action. In winter, 

the park is buried under deep 

Hokkaido snow, where skiers 

hurtle down Mt Moere or ski 

cross-country throughout the 

grounds. Springtime fills the 

air with fragrant cherry 

blossoms, and the rising 

mercury tempts picnic goers 

and joggers outdoors. 

In summer, the park is an 

expanse of rich, green grass. 

The white-washed concrete 

Music Shell provides a stage 

for concerts and events, and 

children frolic and splash through 

the waters of Moere Beach. 

Before designing Moerenuma 

Park, Noguchi commented: 

“my best work is yet to be built.” 

One can only hope he is looking 

down over Sapporo and seeing 

that the opposite is true. 

By taxi 

The park can also be 

reached directly by taxi 

from the downtown area 

around JR Sapporo 

Station and Odori Park. 

The trip takes about 

30-40 minutes and costs 

4,000 Yen. 

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BIG 

PALEMBANG 

South Sumatra’s capital 

is just an hour away 

from Singapore, yet it 

feels like another world. 

Jonathan Evans visits 

Indonesia’s oldest city 

to find out how this 

year’s Asian Games is 

helping propel 

Palembang into the 

21st century 

THEORY 

PALEMBANG 

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BINGE IN THE ‘BANG 

Enjoy a foodie fix in the 

southern city 

Uncle Loe 

Indonesian coffee made with 

love (try the earthy Tubruk), 

with comfort food on the side, 

at this hip café. 

officialuncleloe 

Kampung Kapitan 

Seafood Restaurant 

Scenic riverside eatery with a 

stellar view of Ampera Bridge. 

kampung.kapitan. 

restaurant 

RJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 

Excellent cocktails and 

a lively atmosphere at 

Aryaduta hotel’s 

basement bar. 

RJsnew 

Mei Mei 

Get your fill of Palembang’s 

best-known food, pempek 

(deep-fried fish cakes), at 

Pempek Candy’s in-house 

restaurant. 

pempekcandypalembang 

ABOVE: 

The stark 

Monpera 

memorial recalls 

the 1947 battle 

against colonial 

rule. 

CIRCLE: 

A captivating 

flower sculpture 

called Tugu 

Parameswara 

stands 

majestically 

under the 

Palembang sun. 

I’m waiting for my luggage in 

a huge arrival hall at 

Palembang’s new airport, 

where escalators whizz up and 

down, and large-scale artworks 

depict Asian Games events 

taking place this summer. Signs 

show the embarkation point 

for a brand new light-rail transit 

(LRT) line which has opened 

just in time for the worldrenowned 

sporting gala. 

Setting out for the centre in a 

taxi, I head down the main 

street of Jalan Jenderal 

Sudirman where there’s little to 

suggest that this city dates 

back to the late seventh 

century, when it was the hub of 

a vastly influential Buddhist 

civilisation known as Srivijaya. 

Instead, I plunge into an 

atmospheric commercial district 

lit by curlicues of street lamps 

and overhead bulbs where 

stalls fill the pavements of a 

tree-lined boulevard. The malls 

here occupy low-rise blocks; 

government offices, hotels, and 

restaurants stand at the side of 

the road; and shoppers chat 

over a cacophony of revving 

motorbikes as they stroll 

towards department stores, 

vape outlets, and cafés. 

It’s not until I get to the far 

end of Jalan Sudirman, with its 

Bundaran Air Mancur fountain 

encircled by ASEAN members’ 

flags, that the cityscape takes a 

turn for the historic. South 

Sumatra’s largest mosque, 

Masjid Agung, is an inescapable 

vision whose grounds fill an 

entire block. Building began 

here in 1738 and its imposing 

architecture, with twin minarets, 

dwarfs all around it. 

Opposite, the Monpera – 

a contraction of Monumen 

Perjuangan Rakyat (or 

People’s Struggle Monument) 

– commemorates the Battle of 

Five Days and Five Nights that 

pitched local Sumatrans 

against the waning force of 

Dutch colonial authorities in 

1947. It’s a gargantuan, ominous 

statue that somewhat 

resembles a stripped-down 

Transformers figure. 

Finding an opportune 

moment to zigzag Frogger-style 

through the oncoming traffic, I 

veer towards the Musi river and 

a scene as colourful as you’ll 

find anywhere in Indonesia: the 

16 Ilir Market, where stallholders 

loudly advertise their rambutan, 

fish, and fake watches as 

passersby mill around under a 

parade of brightly hued 

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PHOTOGRAPHY CHANI SINARO PUTRA 

shophouses. I spend only 

minutes here but I have already 

received the greeting “Hello, 

Mister!” over ten times, as well 

as numerous requests to have 

photos taken with me. 

A ride over the river on the 

Ampera Bridge, though, is an 

experience to savour. Or even 

better, walking across it, which 

while admittedly noisy, affords 

unforgettable views of the 220 

metre-long bridge itself with its 

giant central tower, as well as 

the multi-hued fishing boats 

and riverside settlements below 

(the city was once nicknamed 

the Venice of Sumatra). Not for 

nothing is Ampera considered 

the icon of Palembang; this 

monumental vertical-lift 

construction, painted a vivid 

red, dates back to 1965, but like 

the Golden Gate Bridge of San 

Francisco, which it uncannily 

resembles, remains a timeless 

feat of modern engineering. 

Suddenly, I’m in Ulu 

Seberang, the south side of the 

city, and in another time and 

place altogether: the tranquil 

riverside neighbourhood of 

Kampung Kapitan. Here, in the 

traditional Chinese district of 

Palembang, a group of kids 

playing in a neatly kept 

courtyard built around a pagoda 

greet me with a wide-eyed 

enthusiasm generally reserved 

for visiting dignitaries. As I walk 

around the square, a kindly lady 

asks if I’d like to explore, free of 

charge, a wooden house which 

from the outside seems little 

more than a faded shanty 

dwelling. 

Upon entering, and meeting 

Tjoa Ham Hin’s resident guide, I 

emerge into a wide-open space 

lined with sepia photos of 

former inhabitants. Circling the 

building, I’m dazzled by a 

brilliant crimson interior centring 

on a shrine that’s laden with 

candles and golden incense 

bowls. In the next room, 

spotless lanterns and a vintage 

chandelier spotlight 

a living area that’s flanked by 

images of Chinese deities. The 

adjacent bedroom re-creates 

the sleeping arrangements of a 

19th-century home, draped with 

scarlet bed linen. This residence 

dates back to 1850, but the 

restoration work is so meticulous 

and complete that it gives the 

impression that the residents 

only moved in last week. 

Returning to the riverside, I’m 

perfectly positioned to 

photograph the majestic 

Ampera from close quarters 

before driving down another 

tidy boulevard, and around a 

captivating flower sculpture – 

Tugu Parameswara, named 

after a king who in the 14th 

century ruled Singapura, the 

precursor of today’s Singapore. 

It forms a spectacular entrance 

to Jakabaring Sport City, where 

the majority of Asian Games 

events are being staged. 

A ride around the complex, 

dominated by the Gelora 

Sriwijaya Stadium, reveals a 

sporting venue that could 

grace any first-world city, 

replete with eye-catching 

modern architecture and a 

beautiful man-made lake for 

canoeing and rowing. The Asian 

Games are a matter of significant 

prestige for Indonesia. The 

country is hosting the world’s 

second-biggest sporting event 

(after the Olympics) for the first 

time in 56 years, and by all 

appearances, Palembang is 

more than adequately prepared. 

Just in time for the sporting 

feast, Jakabaring has been 

linked to the airport as the 

penultimate stop on the LRT, a 

large-scale infrastructure 

project extending 25 kilometres 

through the city. The final stop, 

ABOVE: 

Gelora 

Sriwijaya, the 

stadium hosting 

the women’s 

football event at 

the Asian 

Games, stands 

inside 

Jakabaring 

Sport City. 

CIRCLE: 

A plush 

re-creation of a 

19th-century 

Chinese 

bedroom at the 

Tjoa Ham Hin 

house. 

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PALEMBANG 

ABOVE: 

Diners at Tugu 

Ikan Belido, a 

riverside seafood 

restaurant in 

Benteng district. 

Ongah Permata Indah, brings 

me to my home for the night, 

Wyndham OPI. The city’s 

newest and flashiest hotel 

flaunts a palatial lobby, 

decorated in neutral earth 

tones with a 12 metre-high 

ceiling and spiral stairway that is 

positively dripping with bling. 

A somewhat older residence 

is next on my itinerary the 

following morning. The name of 

the 300-year-old Peranakan 

house, Baba Boentjit, is familiar 

to locals, yet few seem to know 

exactly where it is. So I enlist the 

help of a group of eager boys 

(“Hello mister!”) who direct me 

there for just a few thousand 

Rupiah in return, and finally 

come across a Kermit-green 

façade on the south bank of the 

Musi, hidden among a labyrinth 

of ramshackle stilt houses. 

The timing is fortunate: 

Sunday is market day at the 

house. So after an engrossing 

tour of its glorious period 

furnishings courtesy of guide 

Adi Budirman, I’m out in the 

garden watching Sumatran 

dance and craft workshops, 

and stocking up on pempek, 

Palembang’s famous fried-fish 

snack with a consistency like a 

spring roll. 

Back on the north bank in 

the district of Benteng, another 

craft and food market is in full 

swing outside the sprawling 

Kuto Besak fortress (1797), in 

the shadow of the Ampera. 

Jumping on a ferry, I’m 

transported 5 kilometres 

downriver to Kemaro Island, a 

technicolour patch of land in 

the middle of the Musi that’s 

rife with legends of starcrossed 

lovers and ghosts. 

Its Buddhist temple’s 

montage of red and yellow is a 

foretaste of the main attraction, 

a nine-storey pagoda (Hok 

Tjiang Rio) with a golden 

staircase sculpted in the shape 

of roaring lions. During Chinese 

festivals, Kemaro is packed with 

devotees, but on this Sunday 

afternoon, I spot only two other 

people – a monk in the temple 

and a vendor selling instant 

coffee by the pagoda. 

While Lake Toba remains the 

principal holiday centre in 

Sumatra, Palembang’s recent 

upgrades seem set to usher the 

city into a new era. And with its 

host of hidden historical 

hotspots – coupled with new 

flight routes, plentiful modern 

malls and even a sprinkling of 

hipster cafés – there’s no 

reason why this southern 

capital shouldn’t emerge as the 

tourist hotspot it’s always 

promised to become. 

A NEW YORK 

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It’s hard to miss 

York Coffee & Cookery’s 

design-driven, two-storey 

hotspot with floor-toceiling 

windows, eyepopping 

artworks and live 

musicians. Try the 

super-refreshing ice 

coffee (kopi ais), with 

100% Indonesian 

arabica and milk 

in a glass – a 

real java (or 

Sumatra) 

jolt. 

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DHAKA 

Amari Dhaka Hotel 

House no. 47, Rd No 41, Dhaka 

1212, Bangladesh 

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Claim to fame 

Aside from its abundant facilities 

to complement a luxurious stay, 

Amari Dhaka Hotel boasts warm 

and welcoming staff hospitality 

that always leave a lingering, 

positive experience. 

Treat yourself 

From aromatic massages to 

rejuvenating facials and body 

treatments, the hotel’s 

renowned Breeze Spa offers an 

inviting array of quality packages 

to revive weary senses. 

Rave review 

“The overall ambience of the 

hotel and spa exudes a tranquil 

experience. More notably, the 

well-trained masseuse who 

attended on me ensured that 

I was comfortable from start 

to finish.” 

PALEMBANG 

Aryaduta Palembang Hotel 

Jl. POM IX, Palembang Square, 

30137 Palembang, Indonesia 

aryaduta.com 

Claim to fame 

With its ideal location, guests 

are guaranteed easy access to 

notable attractions, along with 

spectacular views of the city 

and the famed Musi River. 


Relieve your muscles from the 

soreness of trotting around the 

city and lifting heavy shopping 

bags with their host of 

aromatherapy massages and 

treatments. 

Rave review 

“After partying hard, my friends 

and I decided to relax with a 

massage at the hotel spa, and 

we were not disappointed – 

this calls for a repeat!” 

BELOW 

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Palembang 

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are based on 

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are edited for 

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JR Tower 

Hotel Nikko 

Sapporo’s spa 

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JR Tower Hotel Nikko 

Sapporo 

Chome-5 Kita 5 Jonishi, 

Chuo Ward, Sapporo, 

Hokkaido 060-0005, Japan 

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Claim to fame 

Tranquil interiors, spacious 

rooms, and magnificent 

views from atop the tallest 

building in Hokkaido are 

what JR Tower Hotel 

guarantees guests with when 

they check in here. 


At the hotel’s hugely popular 

Sky Resort Spa, indulge in an 

authentic onsen experience 

complete with natural hot 

spring water, all from a height 

that offers breathtaking views 

of Sapporo. 

Rave review 

“I highly recommend the 

AKASURI Refresh Course out 

of all the spa treatment 

packages. Best body scrub 

service, hands down!” 

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SCALING NEW 

HEIGHTS 

There ain’t no mountain – or rock climbing wall – too 

high at these adventure parks around the network 

READY TO ROCK? 

Before you reach for greater 

heights, don’t forget these three 

pre-activity routines to climb 

with ease. 

01 

VERTIGO CLIMBING 

CENTER CEBU 

Cebu 

What fear of heights? Conquer 

personal challenges at Vertigo 

Climbing Center Cebu, a sports 

and rock climbing complex with 

indoor walls to unleash your 

inner Spider-Man. Vertigo also 

places emphasis on community 

bonding, with regular group 

meets, friendly competitions, and 

mobile wall options for 

pop-up events. 

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02 

MAGIC MOUNTAIN 

KELTTERHALLE 

Berlin 

Get ready to push your limits at 

Magic Mountain Keltterhalle in Berlin. 

Whether indoors or outdoors, the 

expansive space impresses with 

walls of varying difficulty levels (from 1 

to 10!), and even a gym and sauna to 

work up an additional sweat. With 

the venue also suitable for family 

gatherings and birthday parties, rest 

assured that every experience here 

will be, well, magical. 

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Home stretch 

Bookending your climbing 

session with a ten-minute warm 

up and cool down will go a long 

way in helping you avoid cramps, 

aches, and stitches. 

Hail hydro 

Getting yourself hydrated before 

any form of exercise is an absolute 

must – come armed with a water 

bottle and remember to drink up! 

Powder play 

It’s common to get blisters on your 

palms with all the hard gripping 

you’re about to do. Ease the 

injuries and get a better hold on 

things with regular powdering. 

03 

CLIMB CENTRAL 

SINGAPORE 

Singapore 

This unique climbing experience will 

find you scaling walls in the middle 

of Kallang Wave shopping mall, 

where onlookers might even cheer 

you on for moral support. There are 

also introductory walls for beginners 

and kids, so there’s no excuse not to 

gear up and give it a go. 

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TURN UP THE 

GLAMP 

Who says camping is all 

sweat and hard work? Kick 

back and have a taste of 

luxury at these glamping 

spots found in 

our network 

THRILL & CHILL 

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GLAM CAMP 

Is glamping a fad or here to 

stay? We choose the latter. 

Here’s why. 

Rising to the occasion 

Living it up in an exquisite 

tent is ideal for any 

holiday you’re planning 

– be it a romantic getaway 

or bonding with the fam. 

No sweat 

Ditch the hassle of 

lugging your own 

supplies and setting up 

your own camp, with the 

convenience of leaving 

the nitty-gritty to 

the experts. 

For the ’Gram 

Glamping tents make for 

some stunning photos 

on your social media 

feed, or simply for your 

own keepsake. 

01 03 

SANDAT 

GLAMPING TENTS 

Bali 

Sure, villas may instantly come 

to mind when you think “Bali 

accommodations”, but here’s a 

whole new way to experience 

the isle. At Sandat Glamping 

Tents, you’ll get to laze under a 

sky full of stars at one of their 

eight exclusive luxury tents that 

are equal parts traditional 

and contemporary. 

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02 04 

HAWAII ISLAND 

RETREAT 

Hawai’i 

Opt to stay at Hawaii Island 

Retreat’s yurt village over their 

rooms and suites and be 

rewarded with an extravagant 

tent tucked in the midst of 

greenery. After marvelling at 

your surrounds, take comfort 

in the eco-spa just next door, 

a dip in the infinity pool, or a 

walk around their lush 

outdoor gardens. 

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MILE END GLAMPING 

Perth 

Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping 

in the middle of “nowhere” without the 

hassle of roughing it out in the 

wilderness. Mile End Glamping offers a 

stay in the middle of the picturesque 

Margaret River region in one of their 

stunning, Instagram-worthy domes with 

full amenities provided. Each dome is 

slightly elevated and comes equipped 

with a private BBQ and jacuzzi, 

promising pampering in all aspects. 

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SANJEONG LAKE 

FAMILY GLAMPING 

Seoul 

Perfect for adventurers also 

looking to explore the nearby 

landmarks of Nakcheonji Falls 

and Jainsa Temple, Sanjeong 

Lake Family Glamping provides 

an idyllic escape from the city. 

Besides indulging in the host of 

available facilities, why not make 

some new friends over 

conversation at the communal 

campfire too? 

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GERMANY 

WINNER WINNER 

CHICKEN 

DINNER 

There’s nothing fowl here, just 

a bucket list of chicken dishes 

to try from every country in 

Scoot’s network – from street 

hawkers to fine dining 

restaurants, find these chicken 

dishes just about anywhere! 

HAWAII 

HULI-HULI CHICKEN 

Named after the Hawaiian 

word for “turn,” huli-huli 

chicken involves spit-roasting 

a whole chicken over mesquite 

wood. The chicken is then 

basted with a sweet and tangy 

sauce flavoured with pineapple 

juice, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, 

sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. 

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL 

In Germany, schnitzel is an 

all-encompassing word for a cutlet 

of meat that’s been pounded thin, 

and although schnitzel is often 

made with veal or pork, chicken 

schnitzel is still exceptionally 

popular throughout the country. A 

must-try is jägerschnitzel, where 

the deep-fried breaded cutlet is 

covered in mushroom sauce. 

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AYAM PENYET 

Hailing from East Java is 

ayam penyet, which is 

seasoned chicken that has 

been fried and then 

smashed! Smashing the 

chicken helps soften it and 

pulls the meat from the 

bones, so it’s easier to 

eat. The dish is 

incomplete without 

its spicy sambal chilli 

sauce, made by frying 

chilli and shallots with 

belacan (fermented 

shrimp paste) and 

garnished with lime 

juice for extra tang. 

INDONESIA 

FROM HEAD TO TOE 

Leave no chicken part 

behind. 

Philippines 

Helmet 

Sticks of chicken heads 

are grilled by the roadside 

and served with a spicy 

vinegar dipping sauce. 

Sold alongside the heads 

are usually other chicken 

parts like the liver, gizzards, 

and hearts. 

GLOBAL GRUB 

CHINA 

KUNG PAO CHICKEN 

 

Piquant and aromatic, this Chinese 

chicken dish is a favourite with lovers 

of Chinese cuisine all over the world. 

For authentic Kung Pao chicken, look 

out for the use of Sichuan 

peppercorns that give the dish its 

distinctive mala (spicy and numbing) 

flavour. Kung Pao chicken is also often 

topped with peanuts or cashews that 

are wok-roasted in the hot chilli oil 

produced from frying the dish. 

Japan 

Nankotsu 

() 

Deep-fried chicken 

cartilage is a popular bar 

dish found in yakitori 

restaurants and izakaya 

(Japanese pub). The 

texture may be odd to 

foreigners, but locals love 

the crunch. Some izakaya 

also serve chicken sashimi, 

which is extremely safe in 

Japan, as these places 

only use locally-bred 

chickens to minimise risk 

of salmonella 

contamination. 


BUTTER CHICKEN 

Delectably creamy and just mildly 

spicy, butter chicken is the dish to 

try for those looking for the perfect 

introduction to the delicious curries 

India has to offer. Chicken thighs 

marinated in lemon juice, yoghurt 

and spices are first cooked in a 

tandoor (traditional clay oven), 

before it is finished in a sauce that, 

as its name suggests, is full of butter 

or ghee (clarified butter). 

INDIA 

Hong Kong 

Phoenix Claws 

() 

Despite its regal-sounding 

name, phoenix claws is 

just a name for braised 

chicken feet. Doused in 

black bean sauce, soy 

sauce, oyster sauce, and 

Shaoxing rice wine, 

phoenix claws are 

commonplace at any 

respectable dim sum 

restaurant. 

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SOUTH 

KOREA 

SAUDI 

ARABIA 

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN 

 

Thanks to Hallyu (the Korean wave), Korean 

fried chicken has taken the world by storm. 

The crispy fried chicken comes in a variety 

of flavours but by far the most well-known 

is yangnyeom, where the chicken is 

drenched in a sweet, spicy, tangy and 

garlicky sauce. Do as the Koreans do and 

order beer with your fried chicken, a 

favourite pairing called chimaek, a 

portmanteau of the Korean words for 

chicken (chikin) and beer (maekju). 

KABSA 

Served all over Saudi Arabia is 

kabsa, a delightfully fragrant 

chicken-and-rice dish. 

Considered the Arab version of 

biryani (spicy rice), kabsa is a 

must-have at any occasion. 

Kabsa is made by simmering 

the chicken in tomato-based 

broth with spices. The chicken 

is then removed and fried or 

grilled, while the leftover stock 

is used to cook the rice. The 

resulting rice is light, fluffy, and 

full of flavour. 

SINGAPORE 

HAINANESE 

CHICKEN RICE 

Considered the national dish of 

Singapore, Hainanese chicken 

rice is one dish Singaporeans 

can’t live without. At first glance, 

chicken rice may look bland 

and boring, but it is far from it. 

Whole chickens are poached, 

and the birds are then dipped 

into an ice bath so that the skin 

produces a jelly-like finish. To 

spice up the dish, chicken rice 

is often eaten with garlic chilli 

sauce and dark soy sauce. 


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CHICKEN RUN 

No time for a full meal? These snacks are 

made to be eaten on the go. 

Australia 

Chicken Salt Fries 

Order a side of chips and you might be 

asked if you want chicken salt with that. 

A seasoning blend of chicken stock 

powder, garlic and onion powder, 

paprika, celery seeds, salt and pepper, 

this condiment is the kick of umami 

needed to elevate boring fries to the 

next level. 

GLOBAL GRUB 

Greece 

Chicken Souvlaki 

Eating grilled pieces of marinated 

chicken and vegetables off a skewer is 

what differentiates souvlakis from gyros. 

They’re usually served with a side of 

pita bread, a squeeze of lemon, and 

tzatziki sauce. 

Taiwan 

XXL Chicken 

() 

Found in night markets all across 

Taiwan is XXL chicken. The 

quintessential deep-fried Taiwanese 

street food is known for its extra-large 

portions and variety of seasoning 

powders like salt and pepper, plum, 

seaweed, curry, and more. 

MALAYSIA 

CHICKEN RENDANG 

Beloved not just in Malaysia but Singapore and Indonesia 

as well, chicken rendang was the centre of controversy 

when a judge deemed a Malaysian-born chef’s chicken 

rendang not crispy enough on a popular cooking 

competition show. There was an immediate outcry by 

chicken rendang lovers everywhere – the slow-cooked 

spicy chicken stew should be fork-tender, and its skin 

should never be crispy. Escape #rendanggate and have 

proper chicken rendang with coconut rice in Malaysia’s 

national dish, nasi lemak. 

Thailand 

Stuffed Chicken Wings 

(ปีกไก่สอดไส้) 

Thai stuffed chicken wings are pretty 

much a meal on their own. The flat part 

of the chicken wing is deboned, and 

then stuffed with a seasoned mix of 

minced pork and prawns, and mung 

bean noodles, before they’re fried. 

Vietnam 

Grilled Chicken Sandwich 

(bánh mì gà nu’ó’ng) 

Classic Vietnamese flavours like 

lemongrass, fish sauce, and Chinese 

five-spice powder are used to marinate 

chicken thighs before they’re 

chargrilled. The chicken is then stuffed 

into a French baguette with fresh 

cucumbers and pickled carrots and 

radishes for a quick meal. 

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Proudly 

Gold Coast 

made 

AS GOOD AS GOLD 

With sand, surf, and 300 sunny days a year, the 

Gold Coast is the gift that keeps giving. Apart from 

a radiant holiday glow, why not take home a 

keepsake from Queensland’s sun-kissed shores? 

RETAIL RAVES 

VILLAGE MARKETS 

Established in 2008, The Village 

Markets trades every first and 

third Sunday of the month at 

Burleigh Heads State School 

from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is by 

far one of the best retail areas in 

the Gold Coast. This creative hub 

for emerging entrepreneurs plays 

host to more than a hundred 

boutique market stalls in fashion, 

vintage, art and lifestyle, as well 

as street food, live tunes, and a 

monthly pre-loved designer and 

vintage clothes sale. Dubbed 

TVM, The Village Markets is the 

go-to destination for good 

Sunday morning vibes on the 

Gold Coast. 

thevillagemarkets.co 

Grab this: Instagram-worthy 

photos that are printed on stone. 

Burleigh business Imogen Stone 

combines their unique range of 

stone products with the latest UV 

printing technology to create a 

beautiful and sustainable new 

way to display your pictures. 

Moreover, the lightweight stone 

panels add depth and character 

to your images. 

imogenstone.com 

WORDS KATE WEBSTER PHOTOGRAPHY MEL CARRERO 

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TICKLE ME PINK 

Take a piece of Gold Coast 

home with a sundowner 

gin and tonic that is as 

pretty as the pink sunsets 

over the beach. Husk 

Distillers on the Tweed 

River has released Ink Gin, 

a unique gin that is distilled 

with 13 botanicals from the 

Gold Coast, Australia and 

around the world. Ink is 

infused with a flower petal 

which imparts a beautiful 

indigo colour, which mixes 

to a soft pink. Margot 

Robbie discovered Ink Gin 

in 2016 – trust her to drink 

pink gin before it was cool! 

Buy it online or at bottle 

shops around the Coast. 

inkgin.com 

THE STRAND 

The Strand at Coolangatta is the 

heart of the original Gold Coast. 

Located three kilometres south 

from the airport along Marine 

Parade, this shopping mecca 

overlooks the iconic Coolangatta 

Beach, which lays claim to some 

of the world’s best surfing and 

annual events such as the 

Quiksilver and Roxy Pro, Cooly 

Rocks On, The Coolangatta Gold, 

Bleach Festival, and Opera on 

the Beach. 

strandcoolangatta.com.au 

Grab this: An original 

hand-made piece of 

jewellery from Saltwater 

Silver. Crafted from 

Australian 925 Sterling 

Silver, as well as the finest of 

gemstones, semi-precious 

stones, and crystals, all 

pieces are inspired by the 

surrounding beauty of the 

ocean, Southern 

Queensland, and the 

Tweed Valley. 

saltwatersilver.com.au 

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RETAIL RAVES 

SNUG AS AN UGG 

Almost five decades on, 

UGG boots continue to 

be the top custom-built 

shoe workshop on the 

Gold Coast. Design and 

create your own pair of 

UGGs – from leather 

embossed initials to 

Swarovski crystal buttons, 

anything is possible when 

designing your 

personalised pair of 

Australian-made UGGs! 

uggsince1974.com.au 

PHOTOGRAPHY ●MARLOE SWIMWEAR, UGG SINCE 1974, KATE WEBSTER, INK GIN 

JAMES STREET 

Start your morning with 

sunshine and sand on one of 

the world’s best beaches 

before strolling into Burleigh 

Heads for a relaxed coastal 

shopping experience. 

Looking for arts, crafts, 

boutique stores, or unique 

gifts? Look no further 

because James Street in 

Burleigh offers it all. What’s 

more – the vibe here is so 

relaxed, it truly makes 

shopping a breeze. 

Grab this: A Marsala Tri 

Bralette from Marloe 

Swimwear. This proudlylocal 

swimwear company 

was born out of pure love for 

the ocean and design. The 

swimsuits also boast natural 

contours, quality fabrics, 

differing textures, and prints. 

marloeswimwear.com 

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WHAT’S ON 

Ongoing until 30 September 

MARVEL STUDIOS: TEN 

YEARS OF HEROES 

Singapore: Don your comicprint 

tees of your favourite 

superheroes and make your 

way to the ArtScience Museum 

for an immersive experience like 

no other. Avid Marvel fans will 

especially enjoy this exhibition 

that marks a decade of their 

crowd-pleasing blockbuster 

films. Highlights within the ten 

themed galleries include 

dancing alongside Groot from 

the Guardians of the Galaxy 

series and a photo opportunity 

with a larger-than-life Iron Man. 

marinabaysands.com/ 

museum/marvel-exhibition.html 

1 September 2018 - 

17 February 2019 

CIRCA’S PEEPSHOW 

Berlin, Germany: Forget what you know 

about stage performances and let your 

imagination run wild at Circa’s Peepshow. 

Thrilling, enigmatic, and comical at times, 

this visual spectacle flips tradition on its 

head with a unique take by combining 

elements of cabaret and the circus. Trust 

us; you’ll be coming out of the theatre in 

disbelief – in the best way possible! 

chamaeleonberlin.com 

September 

16 September 

SUN MOON LAKE SWIMMING CARNIVAL 

Taipei, Taiwan: While this famed tourist 

attraction remains a picture of tranquility during 

most seasons, September will see a unique 

activity take centre stage at the Sun Moon 

Lake Swimming Carnival. Once a year, 10,000 

people from all over the world gather to swim 

about 3 kilometres as a joyous celebration in 

this clearwater lake. Tourists can even join in the 

fun too, as long as you’re in good health and 

capable of swimming long distances. 

www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw 

WORDS BRYAN YEONG PHOTOGRAPHY MARINA BAY SANDS, 

DISNEY SINGAPORE, MMI LIVE (J. LUCENA), LAGARDÈRE 

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Pop 

extraordinaire 

Sam Smith will 

be making his 

long-awaited 

return to Asia. 

OCTOBER 

5 October 

SAM SMITH THE THRILL OF 

IT ALL WORLD TOUR 

Manila, Philippines: Pop 

extraordinaire Sam Smith will 

be making his long-awaited 

return to Asia with his 

ongoing The Thrill Of It All 

Tour. Known for his vocal 

prowess, heartbreaking 

lyrics, and tender ballads, let 

the soulful crooner sweep 

you off your feet with hits like 

“Stay With Me” and “Too 

Good At Goodbyes”. 

smtickets.com 


Ongoing daily until 24 October 

A TALE OF CONVERGENCE 

Singapore: Feast your eyes on 

the photographic works of two 

of Singapore’s most profound 

talents – Lee Yik Keat and Geoff 

Ang. Through the lens of these 

individuals from contrasting 

backgrounds and generations, 

witness their awe-inspiring 

takes on urban modernity, and 

discover how they weaved 

technological and traditional 

touches into their methods. Tip 

before you go: download the 

ARTIVIVE app to view the 

images in full detail! 

leica-store.sg/akademie.html 

One of the photo 

exhibitions at A Tale 

Of Convergence. 

21 - 28 October 

WTA FINALS SINGAPORE 

Singapore: Here’s your last 

chance to catch the 

greatest in women’s tennis 

in Southeast Asia! 

Happening at the 

Singapore Indoor Stadium, 

the Little Red Dot hosts the 

final edition of the BNP 

Paribas WTA Finals 

Singapore. Don’t miss out 

on a week full of top-notch 

gameplay by the cream of 

the crop in the world of 

professional tennis. 

Danish professional 

tennis player 

Caroline Wozniacki. 

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JOHOR BAHRU & CHANGI AIRPORT 

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HOT 

OFF THE 

PRESS 

Latest news from the 

Scoot family 

Scoot’s network 

now spans 66 

destinations 

across 18 

countries and 

territories. 

SCOOT ROLLS OUT 

FIRST-EVER TRANSACTIONAL 

CHATBOT IN ASIA 

With a vision of improving 

customer experience through a 

mobile-first approach, Scoot has 

soft-launched a transactional 

chatbot named M.A.R.V.I.E. (Most 

Awesome and Resourceful Virtual 

Intern Ever over at Scoot’s 

Singapore Facebook page via 

Facebook Messenger on 2 July 

2018. M.A.R.V.I.E. has serviced an 

average of 1,700 queries daily, with 

an average transaction time of 7 

minutes and a resolution rate of 

67% since its launch. 

Coinciding with the one-year 

anniversary of the merger of Tigerair 

into Scoot, M.A.R.V.I.E. is the first 

chatbot by an airline in Asia to allow 

transactions, as well as responding to 

customer queries. In addition to 

handling queries in English, 

M.A.R.V.I.E. is able to assist customers 

to search for flights, display the same 

fares and availability as reflected on 

Scoot’s website and mobile app, 

make flight bookings, and allow 

payment by credit card. 

M.A.R.V.I.E. was developed with the 

expertise of Caravelo, a technology 

company specialised in solutions for 

the airline industry. “We are super 

proud of M.A.R.V.I.E. and our longstanding 

partnership with Scoot,” said 

Caravelo’s Chief Commercial Officer, 

Mr Jonathan Newman. “For the last 

two years, we’ve been pioneering 

conversational commerce in the airline 

industry and Scoot’s goals of meeting 

customers where they are and making 

travel planning simpler resonate with 

our view of digital servicing and retail. 

It’s great that Scoot and M.A.R.V.I.E. are 

setting the standard in Asia.” 

In the future, M.A.R.V.I.E. can accept 

promo codes, assist customers to 

manage and make changes to their 

bookings, purchase ancillary products 

such as preferred seats and travel 

insurance, make interline reservations 

involving flights by partner airlines, and 

accept more payment modes. There are 

also plans to make M.A.R.V.I.E. available 

in more languages and on more 

platforms, including Scoot’s website. 

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THE 

SCOOT 

LIFE 

Recently, our three Cs 

(CEO, CCO & COO) were 

put through their paces 

as a Scootee to connect a 

little more with fellow 

Scootees and better 

understand the 

challenges they face on a 

daily basis. In this issue, 

we feature Chee Keong 

- Scoot’s very own COO, 

as he experiences life as 

a Scootee. 

“THERE’S NO BETTER WAY 

FOR ME TO APPRECIATE 

OUR SCOOTEES’ EFFORTS 

THAN TO SIMPLY DO 

THINGS RIGHT AND DO 

RIGHT THING.” 

After witnessing Lik Hsin’s Scootee 

attempt, we had calls from the 

other two Cs to schedule them on 

the next Scootitude flights quickly. 

We couldn’t leave them out of the 

fun! Aside from that, not many 

Scootees get the opportunity to 

work closely with Chee Keong 

(CK), so they were all nervous 

before meeting him. Well, they 

didn’t realise how much of a joker 

he is! Here’s his account: 

D-Day 

- 

D-Day 

-1 


As a Chief Operations Officer (COO), 

I focus on the operational aspects of 

the organization namely the Flight 

Crew (also commonly known as 

Pilots), Safety, Quality, Engineering, 

Ground Operations, and Operations 

Control. Everyone under my care 

ensures that our operational 

aspects are well executed. Taking up 

this challenge to experience life as a 

Scootee was a no-brainer, and 

there’s no way I’m going to miss out 

on all the fun! 

“For the record, I’m 

aiming to top Lik 

Hsin’s rating. Placing 

second isn’t an 

option - chiong 

arrrhhhhh!!” 

The crew was adamant to give 

no special treatment for me, so 

I was tasked to study the same 

manuals and attend the same 

briefings as Lik Hsin did. Safety 

is of paramount importance, 

and it’s reassuring to know that 

all the high-level protocols and 

safety procedures are adhered. 

After the initial 

introductions and crew 

briefing, we walked to the 

gate together, and I noted 

that I was the only “thorn” 

amongst the crew of eight 

other gorgeous ladies! To 

break the ice, I managed to 

sneak away for a minute to 

buy some treats (curry puffs) 

to win brownie points so the 

crew wouldn’t tekan (abuse) 

me during the flight. 

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D-Day 

The cleaning crew 

just finished up 

their work as we 

took over the 

aircraft, so we 

began preparing 

the cabin for our 

passengers. Like 

clockwork, everything 

was happening so fast, but 

I was determined to be as 

helpful as possible. Finally, with 

the aircraft fueled, cargo loaded, 

and catering uplifted, I was ready 

to greet passengers at the door! 

The entire onboarding 

experience was quickly over, and 

I could only recollect that I had 

to keep smiling and help as 

much as possible to settle 

everyone. My role primarily 

requires me to oversee 

everything behind the scenes, so 

a customer-facing experience in 

such a manner is a new 

perspective for me. Challenge 

accepted! 

The whole crew kicks into 

action the moment the aircraft’s 

seat belt sign is switched off. 

Each member of the 

crew already has 

predetermined 

roles for the 

flight, and the 

team chemistry 

adds to the 

slick service 

that we’re all so 

proud of here at 

Scoot. My 

assigned duty: to 

heat up the preordered 

meals, and to 

serve them to the correct 

passengers. At the micro level, 

this is where execution counts! 

There can be no mistake as 

each meal must reach the tray 

table of each designated 

passenger. 

Of course, I had done my 

homework. Toilets needed 

cleaning, so I took one for the 

team by cleaning all four of 

them! It was a very 

fulfilling experience 

that added 

colours to the 

job of being a 

Scootee. It 

really 

heightened my 

senses. 

POST-FLIGHT 

After a quick rest, we headed 

out together to sample some 

of the tastiest burgers and 

beautifully roasted coffee in 

Melbourne. Working 

alongside the crew for a full 

day provided an opportunity 

for me to appreciate the 

challenges that came with 

their jobs and with it, new 

respect. Experiences like 

these are key to understanding 

the fundamental aspects of 

an airline – and there’s no 

better way for me to 

appreciate our Scootees’ 

efforts than to simply do 

things right and do right thing. 

For an airline to look after 

our passengers, we need to 

look after everyone in the 

aviation industry, especially 

so for our front-line staff 

who are required to be 

nimble, professional 

and at the same 

time, be the ever 

cheerful and 

friendly 

ambassadors 

of Scoot! 

RATING: 

Competent 

“Even though I felt 

I had done better 

than Lik Hsin.” 

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Pre-order the 

savoury and 

delightful 

Kids Meal 

for your children 

at least 3 days 

before your 

scheduled flight 

with Scoot! 

This month, we’re 

bringing you yummy 

kiddie grub favourites 

– 35,000ft in the air! 

SCOOT 

CAFÉ 


NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 

To parents who are flying with fussy eaters, we hear you! 

These kid-friendly meals are guaranteed to satisfy your little 

ones’ tummies. 

Kids Meal 

Comes with: Cheese 

Hot Dog Bun, Snyder’s 

Cheddar Cheese 

Pretzel Pieces, and 

Ribena drink. 

Add some tangy 

ketchup and spicy 

mustard to the creamy goodness of a 

Gouda sausage in a bun, and you’ll 

have yourself the perfect in-flight snack. 

DID YOU KNOW? 

The hot dog bun was 

first introduced in 2013 

when we were still with 

Tiger Airways. 

Pomodoro Fusilli 

A typical Italian meal, Pomodoro 

Fusilli is loaded with fresh juicy 

tomatoes, black olives, 

mushrooms, and celery. This 

vegetarian pasta is a healthier – 

but no less tasty – alternative to 

pizza, and is a great way to get 

your kids to eat their veggies. 

There is such a thing as 

Hot Dog Days! While 

industry groups such as 

the National Hot Dog and 

Sausage Council in the 

USA designate July as the 

National Hot Dog Month, 

National Hot Dog Day 

varies every year. This 

year, it was celebrated on 

18 July 2018! 

Chicken Ham AND 

Cheese Croissant 

Your little ones will love our all-time 

favourite Chicken Ham & Cheese 

Croissant! Perfectly portioned for a 

light, but no less delicious meal, the 

buttery croissants are stuffed with 

tender chicken ham, savoury 

cheddar cheese, and crunchy 

fresh lettuce. 

On top of being a meal 

enjoyed on the ground 

and in the air, hot dogs 

are also enjoyed in space! 

NASA has approved hot 

dogs as a regular item on 

Apollo moon flights, 

Skylab missions, and 

space shuttle flights, 

making it a staple for 

astronauts while working 

in space. 

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Bring home 

a bottle of the 

CHOYA Gold 

Edition 

from our 

Scootalogue 

now! 

SHOPPING 

IN 

THE AIR 

Say “kanpai!” with this month’s trending 

product from our in-flight duty-free 

shopping guide, Scootalogue. 

I tnk 

CHOYA 

100% All-natural 

Japanese Liqueur 

Founded in 1914, CHOYA started out 

as a small winery in Osaka before 

shifting their business direction 

towards producing only Umeshu 

– a traditional Japanese liqueur 

made from the ume fruit – in 1959. 

Since then, this known leading 

producer of Umeshu has been 

supplying Japanese families at 

home with special ume fruit liqueur 

for generations. 

The CHOYA Promise 

Each bottle of CHOYA Umeshu is 

crafted by local farmers who 

ensure that the aromatic and 

perfectly ripened ume fruits used 

during production are grown in 

high-quality soil. Moreover, all 

products contain large quantities 

of ume fruits, with rich flavours 

fully drawn out – along with 

organic acids that are known to be 

gentle and beneficial to the body. 

Age of Glory 

Ageing is the key to producing premium 

CHOYA Umeshu. And because only 

simple ingredients such as ume fruits, 

sugar, and alcohol are used, the Umeshu 

must take place under a rigorous, 

controlled environment in order achieve 

its ideal flavour. Due to this requirement, 

specially designed Umeshu storage tanks 

are utilised in order to protect the liqueur 

from external influences such as light, 

temperature, and air. These customised 

containers also anchor the meticulously 

deliberate process called still ageing. The 

result? A perfectly unprocessed Umeshu 

without additives or preservatives. 

CHOYA Gold Edition 

Made with 100% nanko-ume fruits that 

are meticulously selected from the region 

of Kishu in Wakayama Prefecture and 

French brandy, the CHOYA Gold Edition 

possesses spectacular flavours and a 

signature deep amber hue with glowing 

gold flakes. Indeed, the CHOYA Gold 

Edition’s luxurious taste and elegant 

aroma always call for a celebration. 

POURING ONE OUT 

One CHOYA Umeshu 

beverage, three delightful 

ways to savour it. 

On its own 

Take this premium 

1 liqueur neat whether 

in a brandy, rock, or limitededition 

CHOYA glass. 

On the rocks 

Enjoy this all-natural 

2 alcoholic beverage 

slightly chilled or swirling 

with ice cubes. 

As a meal pairing 

Sip this Umeshu as an 

appetiser or as an 

after-dinner drink. 

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GET A LEG UP 

Whether you’re tall or 

small, you deserve to 

sprawl! Whether on the 

Boeing 787 Dreamliner or 

the Airbus A320-family 

aircraft, we offer you 

various seating options 

according to your needs. 

Travel tips 

when you fly 

with Scoot 

THE SCOOT 

EXTRA! 


AIRBUS 

A320/A319 

STANDARD SEATS 

FRONT SEATS 

STRETCH SEATS 

Simply 

approach our 

friendly 

Scootees if you 

wish to 

upgrade your 

seat! 

SEAT PITCH 

28.5” 

28.5” 

38.4” 

TIPS 

Reserve your preferred 

seats when you book 

your flights 

These seats are situated at 

Rows 2 to 4, allowing you to 

disembark first when you 

arrive at your destination. 

These seats are front-row 

seats and seats situated at 

the emergency exits, giving 

you maximum leg space. 

ON-BOARD 

UPGRADE PRICES** 

Not available for on board upgrade, be sure to pre-select 

these seats on your next flight! 

SGD40 - 80 

BOEING 787 

DREAMLINER 

STANDARD SEATS 

SUPER SEATS 

STRETCH SEATS 

SCOOTBIZ 

30% more 

knee room than 

Standard seats 

50% more knee 

room than 


2X the knee 

room of 


SEAT PITCH 

30-31” 

33-34” 

at least 34” 

38” 

FULLY 

ADJUSTABLE 

HEADREST 

(only in 

ScootinSilence 

quiet zone) 

(with 

adjustable 

leg rests) 

TIPS 

Reserve your 

preferred seats 

when you book 

your flights 

Available on 787-9 

aircraft only 

These are 

front-row seats, so 

you’ll have no one 

in front of you! 

Enjoy a meal*, ScooTV 

and in-seat power 

access when you 

upgrade on board! 

ON-BOARD 

UPGRADE PRICES** 

SGD20 - 90 

SGD40 - 140 

SGD80 - 200 

*Applies only to guests who do not already have pre-purchased meals. 

**Prices are accurate as at 1 September 2018. ***Prices are subject to change 

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GET-A-VISA 

ELECTRONIC VISA 

APPLICATION MADE 

EASIER! 

Scoot has partnered with Evisa 

Solutions Pty Ltd to provide eVisa 

online application services 24/7, 365 

days a year to Scoot passengers 

travelling to these countries: Australia, 

India, Malaysia, Myanmar, United 

States, and Vietnam. 

SCOOT INSIDER 

As a Scoot Insider, you get to create your 

profile and pre-save your details (and 

your travel companions) for a quicker, 

fuss-free booking experience. You will 

also have the convenience of viewing 

your past trips and manage upcoming 

trips all in one place! 

Enjoy the following 

irresistible benefits and 

exclusive promotions 

upon signing up: 

Become a Scoot 

Insider today at 

no extra cost to 

enjoy exclusive 

treats! To find out 

more about this 

programme, head 

to flyscoot.com/ 

Insider. 

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You can now obtain your Visa in 3 

simple steps: 

HOW OEVISA WORKS 

Apply online 

Simply fill in the online application 

form and let us do the rest 

Make payment 

We accept credit card, debit card 

and PayPal, we’ll receive payment 

instantly 

We will send your visa 

Visas to most countries are 

processed within 1-3 business 

days. You can track your 

application online or from your 

mobile 

A 15% off 

welcome 

voucher 

Birthday 

discounts 

Faster bookings with 

personalised profile and 

payment information 

Exclusive 

Insider-only 

promotions 

eVisa can be purchased from Flyscoot.com, as 

part of your flight booking or you may add-on via 

Manage My Booking for existing bookings. 

Approval time ranges from 20 minutes up to 36 

hours after we receive your application form, and 

you can easily login to your account to retrieve 

your visa information any time. Want to find out 

more? Visit evisa.flyscoot.com today. 

View your past 

and upcoming 

trips at a glance 

Be the first to get 

information on 

deals and new 

destinations 

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KRISFLYER 

KrisFlyer is the frequent flyer programme for Singapore Airlines 

Group portfolio of airlines. As a KrisFlyer member, you can 

earn miles when you fly with over 30 partner airlines including 

Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Scoot. With over 200 lifestyle 

partners to choose from, you can accumulate miles even 

when you’re not flying. 

Unlock the value of your KrisFlyer miles! Redeem them for 

flights and upgrades on Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and 

selected partner airlines, as well as convert them to points 

with selected partner loyalty programmes. And now, with 

Scoot as its latest partner airline, you can escape the ordinary 

to even more exciting and rewarding destinations! 

THE 3 TIERS OF 

KRISFLYER MEMBERSHIP 

KrisFlyer Member 

With a KrisFlyer 

membership, you 

can earn miles and 

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redeem award tickets 

and flight upgrades 

to over 1,000 destinations in more 

than 170 countries. Your membership 

card also affords you boarding pass 

privileges all year round. What’s 

more, sign up is free! 

Member 

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Earn KrisFlyer Miles on Scoot 

Simply login with your KrisFlyer 

account and earn miles for 

yourself, your KrisFlyer 

Redemption Nominees and 

travelling party respectively 

when you book with Scoot! 

Travelling 

Scoot flights 

earns you 

1 mile 

for every 

SGD$1 

spent* 

Travelling on 

mixed 

itineraries 

that include a 

segment not 

operated by Scoot 

earns you miles 

according to route 

and fare type. 

(e.g. Scoot-Singapore Airlines/SilkAir 

interline flight) earns you miles 

according to route and fare type* 

Redeem KrisFlyer Miles on Scoot 

You can mix miles and cash* on your next Scoot flight to 

offset your purchase! Simply login with your KrisFlyer 

account to use your miles on fares, taxes and add-ons*! 

*Terms and conditions apply. Find out more about earning and 

redeeming KrisFlyer miles on Scoot at flyscoot.com! 

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KrisFlyer Elite Silver 

Earn 25,000 Elite 

miles to automatically 

become a KrisFlyer 

Elite Silver member 

for the next year. This 

tier comes with 25% more KrisFlyer 

miles and priority treatment. 

KrisFlyer Elite Gold 

Other than access to 

1,000 lounges 

around the world, a 

KrisFlyer Elite Gold 

membeship gets you 

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priority check-in, boarding and 

baggage handling. All it takes is 

50,000 Elite miles to reach this tier. 

To find 

out more, 

please visit 

krisflyer.com 

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Scoot currently operates 43 aircraft, 

comprising of 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners 

and 25 Airbus A320-family aircraft. Here’s 

a look at our fleet and products available 

on each respective fleet: 

FLEET 

FACTS 

BOEING 

787 FLEET 

AIRBUS 

A320- 

FAMILY 

FLEET 

Boeing 787-9 

Boeing 787-8 

Airbus 320-232 

Airbus 319-132 

Number 

Of Aircraft 

8 

10 

23 

2 

Number 

Of Seats 

SCOOTBIZ: 35 

ECONOMY: 340 

SCOOTBIZ: 21 

ECONOMY: 314 

787-8 (With Bunk) 

SCOOTBIZ: 18 

ECONOMY: 311 

180 

144 

Length 

62.82M 

56.72M 

37.57M 

33.84M 

Wingspan 

60.12M 

60.12M 

34.10M 

(35.80M with Sharklets) 

34.10M 

Height 

17.02M 

16.92M 

11.76M 

11.76M 

Typical 

Cruising 

Speed 

0.85 MACH 

0.85 MACH 

0.78 MACH 

0.78 MACH 

Products 

Available 

Onboard 

ScootinSilence 

Stretch 

Super 

Standard 

Stretch 

Standard 

In-seat power Wi-Fi ScooTV 

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Visit 

flyscoot.com 

for more 

information 

YOUR SAFETY 

& COMFORT 


SCOOT 

SECURITY 

POLICY 

Scoot reserves 

the right to deny 

boarding to 

passengers who 

are inappropriate 

on board or 

on the ground 

with their 

comments or 

behaviour. 

KEEP MOVING 

Maintaining good blood 

circulation and muscle relaxation 

goes a long way towards avoiding 

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a painful 

condition that arises when a clot obstructs 

blood flow in a vein. Though it’s a rare 

occurrence, don’t take any chances, 

especially during long flights. During your 

flight, move your legs and feet for a few 

minutes every hour. Stand up and stretch 

your arms and chest. 

CABIN PRESSURE 

Changes in cabin pressure during the flight 

may cause discomfort in the ears. Relieve 

ear pain by swallowing hard, holding your 

nose and gently breathing out with your 

mouth closed. If travelling with toddlers or 

infants, give them a sweet or feed them a 

snack when cabin pressure rises, 

particularly during take-off. 

SAFETY FIRST. NO COMPROMISE 

Your safety is our number-one priority, but you have a part to play 

too. The cabin crew’s safety briefing and the safety information 

card in your seat pocket provide crucial details in the unlikely event 

of an emergency. Always pay attention to these details on each 

flight you take because information can vary, such as the location 

of emergency exits and equipment. If in doubt about anything 

safety-related, ask. Our crew are specially trained to ensure your 

safety at all times. Regardless of the situation, safety must never 

be compromised, so follow the crew’s safety instructions at all 

times. It is an offence to refuse to obey any lawful command 

of the captain or cabin crew. 

CABIN CLEANLINESS 

Please do not place rubbish or other discarded items in your 

seat pocket or on the floor. Trash bins and napkins are located in the 

lavatories. Unless you have strict dietary requirements not catered 

for on board our flights, please refrain from bringing outside food 

and beverages into the aircraft. We have a delicious array of meals 

and snacks on offer, including tempting vegetarian and halal options. 

PORTABLE 

ELECTRONIC 

DEVICES 

You may use your 

lightweight portable 

electronic devices 

(“Flight Safe” mode on 

A320 /”Transmitting” 

mode on B787) unless advised by crew. 

Personal headphones or earphones must be 

unplugged and not in use when the aircraft is 

taxiing, taking off and landing. Laptops may 

not be used and must be properly stowed 

when the aircraft is taking off, landing and on 

the ground. If you’re boarding or disembarking 

the aircraft on the tarmac, you must switch off 

your devices. At any point of the flight, the 

captain or cabin crew may advise you to turn 

off your devices. 

STAY HYDRATED 

Low humidity in the cabin 

can cause your body to 

dehydrate. Drink lots of 

non-alcoholic beverages 

during your flight and 

apply moisturiser liberally 

to combat dryness. Consume alcohol in 

moderation while on board as high altitude 

intensifies its effects. The consumption of any 

alcoholic beverage not purchased from the 

inflight menu is not permitted. 

DON’T SMOKE 

Scoot enforces a strict no-smoking policy on all 

its flights, which also prohibits the use of 

e-cigarettes. Please refrain from lighting up in 

the lavatories, as doing so could endanger the 

safety of your fellow guests or disrupt the flight. 

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Stockholm 

Moscow 

Copenhagen 

Manchester 

Amsterdam 

Berlin 

GET 

OUTTA 

HERE! 

Find the best deals at 

flyscoot.com and travel 

the world like never before 

Heathrow 

Dusseldorf 

Paris 

Barcelona 

Frankfurt 

Munich 

Zurich 

Milan 

Fiumicino 

Athens 

Istanbul 

Dubai 

Jeddah 

New Zealand 

United States of America 

Auckland 

Christchurch 

Wellington 

New York 

San Francisco 

Los Angeles 

Houston 

Honolulu 

Johannesburg 

Cape Town 

LEGEND 

Scoot Base 

Flights operated by Scoot 

Flights operated by Scoot and Singapore Airlines / SilkAir 

Flights operated by Singapore Airlines and SilkAir 

Scoot is a member of Value Alliance 

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Shenyang 

Harbin 

Sapporo 


Beijing 

Tianjin 

Dalian 

Jinan 

Seoul 

Amritsar 

New Delhi 

Ahmedabad 

Kathmandu 

Lucknow 

Kolkata 

Dhaka 

Mandalay 

Qingdao 

Nanjing 

Wuxi/Suzhou 

Chengdu 

Shanghai 

Chongqing 

Wuhan Hangzhou 

Changsha Nanchang 

Ningbo 

Nanning 

Hanoi 

Zhengzhou 

Xi’an 

Guangzhou 

Fuzhou 

Kunming Quanzhou Taipei 

Xiamen 

Shenzhen 

Macau Hong Kong Kaohsiung 

Hiroshima 

Fukuoka 

Nagoya Tokyo (Narita) 

Haneda 

Osaka 

Mumbai 

Bengaluru 

Kochi 

Male (Maldives) 

Hyderabad 

Chennai 

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) 

Coimbatore 

Trivandrum 

Visakhapatnam 

Colombo 

Luang Prabang 

Chiang Mai 

Yangon 

Bangkok 

Siem Reap 

Phnom Penh 

Krabi 

Phuket 

Hat Yai 

Langkawi 

Penang 

Ipoh 

Medan 

Kuantan 

Kuala Lumpur 

Pekanbaru 

Vientiane 

Koh Samui 

Haikou 

Singapore 

Da Nang 

Ho Chi Minh City 

Kuching 

Clark 

Manila 

Kota Kinabalu 

Bandar Seri Begawan 

Boracay 

Cebu 

Davao 

Manado 

Balikpapan 

Palembang 

Makassar 

Jakarta Semarang 

Bandung 

Surabaya 

Yogyakarta 

Bali Lombok 

Darwin 

Cairns 

Brisbane 

Gold Coast 

Perth 

Adelaide 

Sydney 

Canberra 

Melbourne 

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NOK Air (a member of Value Alliance) 

via Bangkok (Don Mueang) 

Chiang Mai 

Chiang Rai 

Chengdu 

Nantong 

Cebu Pacific (a member of Value Alliance) 

via Cebu and Manila 

Beijing 

Xiamen 

Shanghai 

Nagoya 

Fukuoka 

Dubai 

Lampang Nan 

Udon Thani 

Yangon Phrae 

Loei 

Nakhon 

Phitsanulok Phanom 

Mae Sot 

Sakon Nakhon 

Khon Kaen 

Roi Et 

Bangkok 

Buri 

Ram 

Ubon 

Ratchathani 

Tuguegarao 

Cauayan 

Ranong 

Trang 

Chumphon 

Surat Thani 

Nakhon Si 

Thammarat 

Virac 

San Jose 

Legazpi 

(Mindoro) Boracay 

Kalibo 

Roxas 

Tacloban 

Iloilo Bacolod 

Bohol 

Dumaguete 

Puerto 

Butuan 

Princesa 

Dipolog Cagayan de Oro 

Pagadian Ozamiz 

Zamboanga 

Davao 

Cotabato 

Kota Kinabalu 

General Santos 

Brunei 

NokScoot (a member of Value Alliance) 

from Bangkok (Don Mueang) 

Jeju Air (a member of Value Alliance) 

via Seoul, Taipei, Osaka and Tokyo (Narita) 

Aegean Airlines via Athens 

Shenyang 

Dalian 

Tianjin 

Qingdao 

Nanjing 

Taipei 

Vladivostok 

Gimpo 

Weihai 

Narita 

Busan 

Nagoya 

Fukuoka 

Okinawa 

Stockholm 

Moscow 

Manchester 

Copenhagen 

London 

Berlin 

Dusseldorf 

Brussels Frankfurt 

Paris Stuttgart Munich Bucharest 

Zurich 

Milano 

Sofia 

Barcelona Rome 

Fiumicino 

Istanbul 

Tirana Izmir 

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion 

Cairo 

Vanilla Air (a member of Value Alliance) 

via Tokyo (Narita), Osaka and Taipei 

Virgin Australia 

via Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and 

Perth 

Olympic Air via Athens 

Thessaloniki 

Kavala 

Alexandroupolis 

Hakodate 

Cairns 

Ioannina 

Kerkyra 

Limnos 

Mytilini 

Okinawa 

Amami 

Ayers Rock (Uluru) 

Sunshine Coast 

Brisbane 

Sydney 

Adelaide 

Melbourne Canberra 

Launceston 

Hobart 

Kefalonia 

Chania 

Chios Island 

Samos 

Mykonos 

Kos 

Santorini Rhodes 

Heraklion 

Larnaca 

LEGEND 

Flights operated by NOK Air 

Flights operated by NokScoot 

Flights operated by Virgin Australia 

Flights operated by Jeju Air 

Flights operated by Vanilla Air 

Flights operated by Cebu Pacific 

Flights operated by Aegean Airlines 

Flights operated by Olympic Air 

Scoot is a member of Value Alliance 

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