What we’re about
Welcome to Caravanserai! I’m Preetam, your host.
This free, non-commercial meetup is open to everyone — no matter your travel experience. We share stories, explore ethnic neighbourhoods and food, and connect with travellers passing through Singapore.
Join us to stay curious, engage with cultures, and discuss the ideas shaping our world.
Why Caravanserai?
In days past, traveling caravans would rest at a caravanserai — a roadside inn where strangers gathered. Around the fire at night, they shared stories of the people and places they had encountered, hoping to learn from one another.
We’re inspired by that spirit — a place to pause, connect, and exchange stories across cultures.
Upcoming events
3
South Korea, the lesser known
National Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, 100 Victoria St, Singapore, SGtl;dr
Explore the lesser-known places, music, food, and experiences from the Korean SouthDetails:
- Where: 7:30 to 8:50 PM, Bugis NLB library, Program Room 1 (basement) or via Zoom
- Zoom link: Email smarterbysharing@gmail.com for link
- After: Discussions until last train/bus at the Bras Basah building food court next doors.
- Optional: Join Telegram for reminder: https://t.me/+7TNAbjU60PVjOTE1 (super low volume, used for reminders only)
More:
Have you ever traveled beyond the usual tourist spots in Korea? Or dived into its indie music scene? Maybe there is a movie you like that few know of. Perhaps you met someone who got you to try Gwamegi on a frigid winter night.Join us. We're sharing the lesser-known side of Korea: the food, music, places, and experiences.
29 attendees
Overtourism, alternative destinations and leaving a good impression
National Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, 100 Victoria St, Singapore, SGtl;dr
How can we be better tourists? Discuss overtourism, alternative destinations, and how to leave a positive local impression. Also, traveling for connecting with people rather than places.Details:
- Where: 7:30 to 8:50 PM, Bugis NLB library, Program Room 1 (basement) or via Zoom
- Zoom link: Email smarterbysharing@gmail.com for link
- After: Discussions until last train/bus at the Bras Basah building food court next doors.
- Optional: Join Telegram for reminder: https://t.me/+7TNAbjU60PVjOTE1 (super low volume, used for reminders only)
More:
Locals in many popular tourist spots are fed up with tourists who fail to follow norms and become a nuisance. Because of this, many travelers are finding local interactions less warm.We are also seeing an increasing trend: people traveling to connect with people rather than just physical attractions. Our last meet-up in Saigon had local Vietnamese asking where they could meet locals in Singapore in regular neighborhoods to learn more about their lives.
How can we be better tourists? Should we avoid famous sites and destinations altogether? What over-touristed places will you avoid? Do you travel to meet people instead of seeing crowded attractions?
Join us to discuss overtourism, alternative destinations, and how we can leave locals with a good memory of ourselves.
7 attendees
Past events
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