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American couple plans trip to S'pore using Mario Kart's S'pore Speedway racecourse

Travel hack.

American couple plans trip to S'pore using Mario Kart's S'pore Speedway racecourse

An American couple, Chase and Kayla, used the Singapore Speedway racecourse from the popular video game Mario Kart to plan their trip to Singapore. Their unique travel hack has garnered over 85,000 views on TikTok. The couple had visited Singapore from June 12 to 16, and they were excited to explore the places featured in the game in real life.

Kayla, 25, stated that playing the Singapore Speedway course made their trip even more special. They particularly enjoyed landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Chinatown, Haji Lane, and Sultan Mosque. The couple was impressed by the city's cleanliness, futuristic architecture, and safety. However, they were surprised by the difference between the Mario Kart landmarks and their actual counterparts. Despite the heat and humidity, the couple thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Singapore.

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