Singapore Getaway

The event was organized by PR 16 – 5C on Thursday, June 4th, 2015, and the theme was “Travelling through Singapore Hidden Treasures.” The event is to discuss the style of travel and the remarkable destinations suitcase and backpack in Singapore by presenting Alexander Thian, author of The Journey, Traveler, which provides tips Blogger vacation to Singapore-style suitcase and Tesya Sophianti Meriam, a travel blogger and author of Family Backpacking Singapore & Malaysia who share their experiences and tips on holiday to Singapore with low budget style backpack / backpacker as a resource.

The event began by presenting a simulated flight and procession of Flags of ASEAN countries. VJ Ardhito opened the event then continued with the opening speech from Shireen Susanto, as the Head and PR Manager Singapore Getaway event. “Tips for who would like to travel with a low budget is staying at the hostel because it is cheaper, find a free entry of tourist and travel using public transport such as buses and MRT. But of course, must be willing to go everywhere on foot and get more tired.” Reveal Tesya about traveling backpacker style. According to him, Singapore’s very suitable to become a tourist destination for backpackers because their security is guaranteed and transport generally neat. While Alexander prefers to travel to Singapore-style suitcase, because he thinks traveling is aimed to get something that does not exist in their own country, “shortcomings certainly take longer to save because the purse will tend to be more expensive,” he says. For both, Orchard Road and Sentosa Island into a tourist destination not to be missed when visiting Singapore.

The event was followed by a question and answer session and delivered a plaque of appreciation to both speakers by Mr. Tunggul Siahaan, MA. Then proceed with the draw door prize for 5 lucky members of the audience as well as live band performances by Abdul & The Coffee Theory, which gave a total of 5 songs such as Amazing You & Busy who managed to make the audience hysterical and sing along with, as well as performances that brought the LSPR Modelling Singapore’s typical garment district is famous, namely China Town, Little India, Kampoeng Glam, and Orchard Road. The event closed with the distribution of goodie bags to the audience in attendance by Heavenly Blush. (Bella Setiawati, Clarissa Aradhia S, Risvi Maulana)