• The Singapore Local with Neil and Renjie

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The Singapore Local with Neil and Renjie

By: Veena World
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  • Hop aboard and explore Singapore like never before with Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ) as your leads! Just like a local train stopping at every station, they take you through each unique element of this vibrant city-state. From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, local delicacies to cultural traditions, every episode uncovers a fresh perspective on what makes Singapore truly special. Whether you're a visitor or a local, Neil and Renjie’s easy-going, informative style brings the Lion City to life - one stop at a time.

    Fresh episodes available every Monday and Friday.
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    This Podcast series is a collaboration of Veena World and Singapore Tourism Board India.
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  • 🌱💚 Singapore's Green Plan: A SUSTAINABLE VISION 📗

    🌱💚 Singapore's Green Plan: A SUSTAINABLE VISION 📗
    Feb 22 2025
    ➡️ Singapore’s Green Plan: Cooling the City with Nature 🌿🌇Join Neil Patil and Renjie Wong as they explore Singapore's Green Plan, transforming urban heat into green oases. Neil is surprised to learn that 50% of the city is covered in greenery.➡️ Biophilic Buildings & Urban Heat 🌳🏙️Renjie explains how biophilic architecture, like the PARKROYAL Collection Pickering Hotel, is tackling the Urban Heat Island effect by incorporating greenery to reduce temperatures and save energy.➡️ A Greener City: Five Years of Change 🌱🕰️Renjie shares that the Green Plan has been in action for five years, extending beyond the city centre to various parts of Singapore.➡️ The Rail Corridor: A Path Through the Rainforest 🚂🌳Discover how Singapore has turned old railway tracks into a lush, green pathway running through the rainforest.➡️ Next Up: Gardens by the Bay 🌸🌍Next, Neil and Renjie head to Gardens by the Bay, where innovation meets nature in a stunning showcase of sustainable urban design.🔔 Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more local stories and hidden gems from Singapore!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🇸🇬 Discover Singapore Like Never Before with Veena World!✨From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, let your adventure begin!🛫Plan your trip today 👉 https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c☎️✉️ Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:➡️ Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/➡️ Renjie Wong – Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✏️ Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7🍎 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz🔗 Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Credits:🎙️ Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)💡 Concept by: Veena World🌍 In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board🎬 Produced by: Kya Dekhte HoTeam Veena World:🎧 Executive Producer: Sumit Pande🎨 Graphic Designer: Kshama Pradhan📱 Reel Editor: Nishigandha Sawant📣 Social Media Manager: Nikhil Saindane💼 Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and TeamTeam Singapore Tourism Board:📢 Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STBTeam Kya Dekhte Ho:🎥 Series Director: Ayush Singh✂️ Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani🎬 Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare⚙️ Technical Support: A1 Equipments--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tags: Singapore Green Plan, Urban Heat Island effect, Biophilic architecture, PARKROYAL Collection Pickering, Singapore sustainability, Rail Corridor, Singapore green spaces, Gardens by the Bay, sustainable tourism Singapore, eco-friendly Singapore, green initiatives, Singapore environmental plans, Singapore nature, cooling the city, Singapore urban planning, Singapore local travel, urban oasis, Singapore green transformation
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    8 mins
  • 🏛️✨ Museums: Singapore’s CULTURAL TREASURES

    🏛️✨ Museums: Singapore’s CULTURAL TREASURES
    Feb 14 2025
    ➡️ Museums with a Twist: Singapore’s Most Unique Collections 🎨🍦Neil Patil and Renjie Wong take you on a tour of Singapore’s museums - where tradition meets the unexpected. From classic art spaces to playful, one-of-a-kind experiences, these museums redefine what a museum can be.➡️ Not Your Typical Museum Experience 🏛️🎭Singapore is home to museums that break the mould. Whether it's interactive, immersive, or just plain fun, there's something for everyone.➡️ Ice Cream & Giant Sprinkles? Yes, Please! 🍦🎉At the Museum of Ice Cream, indulge in all things ice cream - play in a sprinkle-filled swimming pool and try free scoops of Singapore-inspired flavours.➡️ Art, Heritage & A Rooftop Bar 🎨🍸For art lovers, the National Gallery is a must-visit. Renjie shares its fascinating history, and here’s a twist - you can sip cocktails at Smokes & Mirrors, a rooftop bar perched atop the museum.➡️ A Museum in a Home? Welcome to The Intan 🏡✨Step inside The Intan, a private home-turned-museum celebrating Peranakan culture. Meet Alvin Yapp, the collector behind this intimate cultural treasure trove.➡️ Next Up: Singapore’s Green Plan & Tourism’s Sustainable Future 🌿🌏Discover how Singapore is transforming into a sustainable haven - one green initiative at a time.🔔 Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more flavourful stories!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🇸🇬 Singapore Awaits with Veena World!✨Iconic spots, hidden gems, endless memories – let’s make your Singapore adventure unforgettable! 🛫Start planning here 👉 https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c☎️✉️ Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:➡️ Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/➡️ Renjie Wong – Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✏️ Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7🍎 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz🔗 Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Credits:🎙️ Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)💡 Concept by: Veena World🌍 In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board🎬 Produced by: Kya Dekhte HoTeam Veena World:🎧 Executive Producer: Sumit Pande🎨 Graphic Designer: Kshama Pradhan📱 Reel Editor: Shubham Varandekar📣 Social Media Manager: Nikhil Saindane💼 Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and TeamTeam Singapore Tourism Board:📢 Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STBTeam Kya Dekhte Ho:🎥 Series Director: Ayush Singh✂️ Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani🎬 Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare⚙️ Technical Support: A1 Equipments--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tags: Singapore museums, best museums in Singapore, unique museums Singapore, fun museums Singapore, interactive museums Singapore, Museum of Ice Cream Singapore, National Gallery Singapore, The Intan Singapore, Peranakan heritage Singapore, rooftop bars Singapore, hidden gems in Singapore, things to do in Singapore
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    10 mins
  • 🏮🏯 Chinatown: Singapore’s HERITAGE HEART ❤️

    🏮🏯 Chinatown: Singapore’s HERITAGE HEART ❤️
    Feb 10 2025
    ➡️ Chinatown: Singapore’s Buzziest Cultural Hub 🏮🍜Neil Patil and Renjie Wong explore Singapore’s Chinatown, a neighbourhood bursting with history, culture, and a thriving nightlife scene.➡️ Buzzy, Diverse & Layered 🌏🎭Renjie describes Chinatown as a place where every street tells a different story. A short two-minute walk can take you from a quiet traditional home to a buzzing bar or vibrant food street.➡️ Hidden Bars, F&B Hotspots & Shophouse Charm 🍹🏠Chinatown is home to some of Singapore’s coolest hidden bars and F&B precincts. Renjie also breaks down its unique architecture—shophouses inspired by Dutch and Portuguese styles.➡️ Day or Night? The Best Time to Visit 🌞🌙Chinatown offers a completely different experience depending on when you visit. While the day showcases its rich heritage, the night brings its lively nightlife to life.➡️ A Red-Light Past & Cultural Blend 🏛️⛩️Chinatown has an unexpected history—it was once a red-light district, and you can still spot lamp posts from that era. Today, it’s a cultural blend of Chinese and Indian-Muslim influences, with the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, and Chulia Mosque all on the same street.➡️ Next Up: Singapore’s Museums with a Twist! 🏛️🔍Think museums are boring? Think again! Neil and Renjie uncover the most fascinating ones in the next episode.🔔 Subscribe to #TheSingaporeLocal #TSL Podcast for more flavourful stories!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer: We do not own any of the footage used in this episode. The footage is either stock footage or belongs to their respective owners. Proper credits are given on-screen during the episode.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🇸🇬 Singapore Awaits with Veena World! ✨Iconic spots, hidden gems, endless memories – let’s make your Singapore adventure unforgettable!🛫Start planning here 👉 https://www.veenaworld.com/world/singapore-tour-packages/c ☎️✉️ Need help planning? Reach out at travel@veenaworld.com or call us at +912221017979 and +912221016969--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be part of the conversation! Connect with the podcast hosts on their socials:➡️ Neil Patil, Co-founder, COO, and CTO at Veena World (https://www.veenaworld.com/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patilneil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilpatil1612/➡️ Renjie Wong – Area Director for India, Middle East, and South Asia at Singapore Tourism Board (https://www.stb.gov.sg/)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wongrenjie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wong-renjie-4a1b1147/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------✏️ Do Subscribe, Rate or Review the #TSL Podcast on your preferred podcasting platform to support:▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VeenaWorld/podcasts🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eQGdN7🍎 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4exD6Jz🔗 Other Platforms: https://linktr.ee/TheSingaporeLocal--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Credits:🎙️ Hosted by: Neil Patil and Renjie Wong (RJ)💡 Concept by: Veena World🌍 In Collaboration with: Singapore Tourism Board🎬 Produced by: Kya Dekhte HoTeam Veena World:🎧 Executive Producer: Sumit Pande🎨 Graphic Designer: Kshama Pradhan📱 Reel Editor: Nishigandha Sawant📣 Social Media Manager: Nikhil Saindane💼 Brand Manager: Pranali Prabhu and TeamTeam Singapore Tourism Board:📢 Brand Managers: Sreyashi Borah and Team STBTeam Kya Dekhte Ho:🎥 Series Director: Ayush Singh✂️ Video Editors: Parth Deshpande, Heramb Joshi, and Prateek Muttalmani🎬 Director of Photography: Swapnil Petare⚙️ Technical Support: A1 Equipments--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tags: Chinatown Singapore, Singapore nightlife, hidden bars Singapore, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Chulia Mosque, Singapore food scene, Singapore shophouses, heritage architecture, Singapore travel, best places to visit in Singapore, Singapore travel podcast, The Singapore Local podcast, best Singapore podcasts, travel stories Singapore, Chinatown Singapore podcast, exploring Singapore, Singapore food podcast, hidden gems Singapore, Neil Patil podcast, Renjie Wong podcast
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    8 mins

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