No Money No Problem

Four easy ways to enjoy your day with the people who matter the most to you!

Story by: Shafeeqah

Pictures by: Elisa Lioe & Shafeeqah

Looking for inexpensive yet fun activities to do in your free time? From trampolining to fishing, here is a list of guaranteed enjoyable things to do while on a budget!

1.       Explore cultural spaces!

Take a stroll along Chinatown and check out the numerous places of worship located within walking vicinity of one another. Keep an eye out for the paintings along Mohammad Ali Lane or taste the vast variety of food at Food Street. You can also take a short train ride to Little India. Visit the Indian Heritage Centre to learn more about Indian history and culture. Spot the abundance of colourful cultural attire on the second floor of Tekka Market. These are the perfect places to get in touch with your ethnic roots or learn about another culture.

2.       Go to a thrift store!

ThreadLightly at Queensway Shopping Centre is a unique thrift store. What sets them apart from other second-hand fashion stores is their reworked clothing and handmade accessories. Check out their adorable accessories and handcrafted bags, all sold at affordable prices! Open daily from 11 am till 8.30 pm, it is a convenient place to visit after working hours.

3.   Take a fishing trip!

Here is an extraordinary opportunity to catch your own dinner! Bedok Reservoir is a great spot to catch some delicious fish! Located on the east side, it is a popular location for fishers and numerous water sports enthusiasts. All you need is a fishing rod, a hook and some artificial bait to get started. So, grab your tools and get fishy!    

4.   Browse through books!

Second-hand bookstores have recently grown in popularity due to the rise of other eco-friendly small businesses like thrift stores. Bras Basah Complex is well known for its abundance of second-hand bookstores, like Knowledge Book Centre, where fiction novels cost as little as $4! They also sell a wide variety of educational and non-fiction books there as well, all at an affordable rate.