What we’re about
Welcome to Caravanserai!
This free, non-commercial meetup is open to everyone — no matter your travel experience. We share stories, explore ethnic neighborhoods and food, and connect with travelers passing through Singapore.
Join us to stay curious, share travel stories and engage with cultures.
Why Caravanserai?
In days past, traveling caravans would rest at a caravanserai — a wayside 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 learn from each other.
Upcoming events
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Rediscover Malaysia via its train system
National Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, 100 Victoria St, Singapore, SGtl;dr
Discover Malaysia via the train network: Are you taking the new ETS train up North? Let's discuss weekend, budget-friendly trips to KL, Ipoh, and other Malaysian attractions.
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:
With the launch of the ETS (Electric Train Service), are you planning any trips up North? What cities do you plan to visit?
Let's discuss travels to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Ipoh, and other places and local attractions in Malaysia that can be reached over a weekend and on a limited budget. We will also discuss interesting meetups to join in KL, and how to generally connect with people in Malaysia.59 attendees
Life in the UK, and travels to a Himalayan village
·OnlineOnlineWe will have two contacts joining us for our February online meet.
- 9:00 - 9:30 PM: We have Fatima sharing her life in the UK. Fatima is an academic. She grew up in Turkey and has lived in the UK between 2018-2025 during her master’s and PhD education. She’s passionate about writing, hiking and traveling. She’s now exploring the life in Singapore.
- 9:35 - 10:05 PM: Lucian joins us to share his travels to a Himalayan village on the border of Nepal and India. Lucian is from SIngapore and he enjoys traveling and photography. Lucian is online at https://tribolum.com
- 10:10 - 10:20 PM: Do you have a memorable photo from recent travels, feel free to share.
Photo: Thanks to Fatima for the photo.
14 attendees
Encounters
National Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, 100 Victoria St, Singapore, SGtl;dr
Share stories of people you met in your travels.
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:
Besides seeing new places, one of the joys of travel is encountering people. Not just the locals at our destinations, but also the travelers we meet along the way—at airports, rest stops. busses and trains.
Do you have stories of any such encounters? Perhaps someone who borrowed your phone charger but ended up telling you their life story. Someone you found interesting, but you were too shy to ask for their contact. Or someone who went out of their way to help you in a crisis.
Join us and share stories of your encounters during your travels.7 attendees
Past events
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