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 (4)
See all- Another China: Exploring the lesser visited regionsNational Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Singapore
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Discuss lesser visited parts of China.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)
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Everyone visits Sichuan, Shanghai, Hainan, or Yunnan. But what about the less revisited regions like Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, or Qinghai? Join us to share your travels through these far out parts of China —where the pace of life is slower, and the landscapes and cultures are incredibly diverse. - (Online) 1980s Japan and share a photo from your first Japan tripLink visible for attendees
We have two topics for this online meet
- 9:00 - 9:30 PM**: 1980s Japan** A guest will share their experience growing up in 1980s Japan, what's often considered the most interesting decade in post-war Japanese history.
- 9:30 - 10:15 PM: Your First Trip to Japan If you've traveled to Japan, share a photo of something that impressed or surprised you the most.
Don’t have a meetup.com account? Send me an email at smarterbysharing@gmail.com for the Google Meet link.
Photo by Jonathan Dresner/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
- Travels in Eastern EuropeNational Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Singapore
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Travels in Eastern EuropeDetails:
- 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)
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From the shadows of the Cold War to the vibrant energy of today, Eastern Europe has undergone an incredible transformation. While you can still spot traces of its socialist past—stern café service and quirky architecture—the younger generations bring warmth, creativity, and a fresh spirit to the region.
Are you planning travels to Bulgaria, Romania, Poland or other regions in Eastern Europe? Have you been to these places? Join us and let's discuss Eastern Europe.
