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Andrea Makoto
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Hello, I’m Andrea

My Profile At A Glance — Hi there, thanks for dropping by 🙌 Let me introduce myself! My Background I’m from Singapore and currently in my 20s. I graduated from a local university at the end of 2022 and am currently working as a software developer. Why I Write I started writing in 2020 and continued to do so because I…

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Hello, I’m Andrea
Hello, I’m Andrea
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Published in Globetrotters

·Mar 18

30 Tips For Travelling In Taiwan

Sharing my tips on public transport, hostel accommodation and food, based on my 21-day trip around the island! — Public Transport — Getting around Paying for commute fares Get an EasyCard! It’s a stored value card that can be used to take buses, metro, train, high-speed railway, and also for purchases at convenience stores like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart! With the card, you don’t have to carry as much cash or worry about having exact amounts in cash.

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Tips For Travelling In Taiwan — Andrea Stories
Tips For Travelling In Taiwan — Andrea Stories
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Feb 27

Taiwan Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories

For accommodation, transport, food, activities and more — I went to Taiwan for 21 days and explored the island! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 22 NT) Pre-trip expenses Flights

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Taiwan Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories
Taiwan Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories
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Feb 6

I Realised These 10 Things From Travelling — Andrea Stories

A Singaporean’s perspective — As a Singaporean, my red passport is very strong. I can easily travel to many countries without having to apply for a visa (in fact, I’m not entirely sure how visas work). I hardly face any problems at immigration gates too. Being able to understand and speak English is such…

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I Realised These 10 Things From Travelling — Andrea Stories
I Realised These 10 Things From Travelling — Andrea Stories
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Jan 24

North Vietnam Trip 11D10N Expenses — Andrea Stories

For accommodation, transport, food, activities and more — I went to Vietnam for 11 days and visited Ninh Binh, Sapa and Hanoi! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 16,750 VND) Pre-trip expenses Flights

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North Vietnam Trip 11D10N Expenses — Andrea Stories
North Vietnam Trip 11D10N Expenses — Andrea Stories
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Jan 23

I Took 2 Sleeper Buses in Vietnam — Andrea Stories

Sharing my experiences to manage your expectations — Bus 1: From Ninh Binh to Sapa Bus — VIP Sleeper 41 by Grouptour The bus arrived 15 minutes later than the official start time. Before reaching the sleeper seats, I had to take off my shoes and place them in a plastic bag. No seats allocated, free for all, first come first serve. I slept in the top bunk and had to figure…

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I Took 2 Sleeper Buses in Vietnam — Andrea Stories
I Took 2 Sleeper Buses in Vietnam — Andrea Stories
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Published in Be Yourself

·Dec 26, 2022

22 Takeaways From 2022 — Andrea Stories

Never promise my future to anyone other than myself. Asking for what I want can be hard. But asking is equivalent to giving myself a chance for a desired outcome. Counselling was very eye-opening for me! Being given the space to vocalise my thoughts was liberating for me. …

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22 Takeaways From 2022 — Andrea Stories
22 Takeaways From 2022 — Andrea Stories
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Published in Globetrotters

·Dec 23, 2022

I Travelled Solo to Thailand for 21 Days! — Andrea Stories

I travelled solo to Thailand and explored Phuket, Khao Sok, Chiangmai and Bangkok across 21 days! — Introduction Travelling solo as a female from Singapore is very uncommon. When I told others that I was going to travel on my own to Thailand, many were apprehensive, worried and skeptical. In general, people (from home) think that travelling alone, especially as a female, is too scary, dangerous, and therefore…

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I Travelled Solo to Thailand for 21 Days! — Andrea Stories
I Travelled Solo to Thailand for 21 Days! — Andrea Stories
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Dec 23, 2022

Thailand Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories

For accommodation, transport, food, activities, and more — I went to Thailand for 3 weeks and visited Phuket, Khao Sok, Chiangmai and Bangkok! Below is a breakdown of my spending according to the various categories. (Exchange rate used: 1 SGD = 25.9 THB) Pre-trip expenses Flights

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Thailand Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories
Thailand Trip 21D20N Expenses — Andrea Stories
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Dec 10, 2022

NUS Module Review: BT4212 Search Engine Optimization and Analytics

Module: BT4212 Search Engine Optimization and Analytics Semester taken: SEM1 AY2022/2023 Lecturer / Tutor: Jin Chen Module Synopsis (taken from nusmods.com) This course teaches the concepts, techniques and methods to analyse and improve the visibility of a website or a web page in search engines via the “natural” or un-paid (“organic” or “algorithmic”) search results…

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NUS Module Review: BT4212 Search Engine Optimization and Analytics
NUS Module Review: BT4212 Search Engine Optimization and Analytics
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Andrea Makoto

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