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Charlene Fang

Charlene Fang

Charlene Fang is a freelance writer based in Hawaii. Originally from Singapore she covers travel, lifestyle, food, culture, hotels and personalities for publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR, Fodor's, and Cheapism. She was previously an editor at CNNGo and Time Out and a contributing guidebook author to Fodor’s Singapore and Louis Vuitton Singapore Guide.

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10 Best Local Brands to Buy From in Honolulu
Dressing and living like a local is easy with these local Honolulu brands. Here are a few of our favorites.
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8 Best Hawker Centers in Singapore
So distinctive is Singapore’s hawker culture that it was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2020. Whether you're in Chinatown, Little India, or Kampong Glam, you won’t be far from a good meal, and best of all, it’ll barely cost you more than $5.
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Singapore has long been a city popular with travelers. It’s often a convenient stopover for long-haul flights, a popular destination for a city break or visa run, and is arguably the easiest place to get acquainted with living in Asia. Not t...
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