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What are the top five misconceptions foreigners have about your city?

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    Task 3 Sightseeing: Saab and 2hearts1seoul
    Media playtime
    17:16minutes

    Task 3 Sightseeing: Saab and 2hearts1seoul

    We showcase the best of 10 cities in a 5-minute walk. Join us!
    My fans planned a trip I'll never forget
    Media playtime
    17:42minutes

    Task 38 My fans planned a trip I'll never forget: Nae and Saransh

    We planned a trip without Google's help. And we have our followers to thank for the awesome experience. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    A social experiment
    Media playtime
    13:23minutes

    Task 53 A Social Experiment: Saransh and Saab

    We try getting new followers on social media in just five minutes. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Childhood snacks I grew up with
    Media playtime
    20:18minutes

    Task 59 Childhood snacks I grew up with: Ruby and Shinichi

    10 local snacks close to our hearts. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    A sneakerhead's guide to shopping
    Media playtime
    15:23minutes

    Task 58 A sneakerhead's guide to shopping: The +65s and Mike

    Best place to get your kicks. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Week 9 | 8 Mar Night
    Media playtime
    17:10minutes

    Task 45 Common misconceptions about my city: Saransh and Saab

    What are the top five misconceptions foreigners have about your city? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Why handmade goods matter
    Media playtime
    12:43minutes

    Task 57 Why handmade goods matter: Mike and Ruby

    Handmade vs mass-produced - what's the difference? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Sustainable fashion
    Media playtime
    15:44minutes

    Task 54 Sustainable Fashion: Saransh and Saab

    A look at environmentally-friendly brands across Asia. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Culture walks
    Media playtime
    16:22minutes

    Task 52 Culture Walks: Hunny and Nae

    We visit a heritage site - and here's what we learned. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Why handmade goods matter
    Media playtime
    16:25minutes

    Task 57 Why handmade goods matter: Shinichi and Hunny

    Handmade vs mass-produced - what's the difference? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Hey, it's Personal!
    Media playtime
    17:14minutes

    Task 16 Hey, it's Personal!: Saransh and Saab

    Let's talk about views on personal space and what makes us uncomfortable. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    22:11minutes

    Task 15 Tourist Traps and Tips: Shinichi and Hunny

    What are the best souvenirs to buy in your city? Take us souvenir shopping and show us what you can get with USD50. Watch more Check In episodes ...
    Mobile-optimised life
    Media playtime
    15:37minutes

    Task 28 Mobile-optimised life: Mike and Ruby

    Are we spending too much time on our mobile devices? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Doing #OOTD right
    Media playtime
    19:23minutes

    Task 40 Doing #OOTD right: Hunny and Nae

    What are the latest styles and trends in each city? We find out over coffee. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Eat with USD2: Shinichi, Nae and Saransh
    Media playtime
    31:04minutes

    Eat with USD2: Shinichi, Nae and Saransh

    Can one get 7 different local food items for just USD2? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Secret spots where the locals go
    Media playtime
    14:42minutes

    Task 56 Secret spots where the locals go: Saransh and Saab

    Why some cultural spots are worth a visit. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    No Tech Day
    Media playtime
    12:53minutes

    Task 50 No Tech Day: Nae and Saransh

    How does it feel to give up our favourite gadgets for a day? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    How To Break The Ice In Asia
    Media playtime
    02:00minutes

    How To Break The Ice In Asia

    The do’s and don’ts when talking to a local. Discover the subtleties of Asian culture with our streamers from Japan, Thailand, Singapore and more.
    Check In on Channel NewsAsia
    Media playtime
    00:30minutes

    Check In on Channel NewsAsia

    Channel NewsAsia Check In is a brand new concept that sees 10 personalities from 10 different cities across Asia share about their lives daily via ...
    Week 10 | 11 Mar Morning
    Media playtime
    14:55minutes

    Task 46 Join a meetup group: Hunny and Nae

    We try making friends at a community event. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Walking the city
    Media playtime
    16:33minutes

    Task 33 Walking the city: Htet and The +65s

    What happens when we walk to our local supermarket instead of driving?  Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    21:59minutes

    Task 12 Look Chic with USD30: Ruby and Shinichi

    Dress chic and cheap - where is that one place where you can get everything? Take us out shopping and put together a day-to-night outfit for no ...
    Week 10 | 12 Mar Morning
    Media playtime
    15:28minutes

    Task 47 Essential transport apps: Saransh and Saab

    Grandparents tell us what they think about transport apps we've become reliant on. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Make (me) over!
    Media playtime
    18:42minutes

    Task 26 Make (me) over!: Hunny and Nae

    We sport new looks thanks to local fashion influencers.  Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    17:45minutes

    Task 37 Reinventing Traditions: Mike and Ruby

    How have national events or annual festivities in your country changed in the last 20 years? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    How to navigate a wet market
    Media playtime
    16:31minutes

    Task 44 How to navigate a wet market: Htet and The +65s

    We learn the differences between a wet market and a supermarket. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    My Daily Commute
    Media playtime
    14:06minutes

    This Week's Special Task 3 My Daily Commute: Htet and The +65s

    For the whole of this week, our streamers take turns to check in during rush hour in the mornings and show us what it is like. Watch more Check ...
    Task 35 Going cashless: Shinichi and Hunny
    Media playtime
    16:55minutes

    Task 35 Going cashless: Shinichi and Hunny

    Has going cashless changed the way we shop? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Best Street Eats Across Asia
    Media playtime
    23:47minutes

    Task 7 Local Delights: Saransh and Saab

    Armed with US$15, how many local delights can we get our hands on? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Traditional dresses and festivals
    Media playtime
    18:02minutes

    Task 34 Traditional dresses and festivals: 2hearts1seoul and Htet

    What's your traditional dress - and when is it appropriate to put it on? We take a look. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Friends at my table
    Media playtime
    17:43minutes

    This Week's Special Task 2 Friends at my table: Ruby and Shinichi

    This week at lunch, our streamers and their friends talk about the best nostalgic dishes to bring to any gatherings.  Watch more Check In ...
    Hey, it's Personal!
    Media playtime
    18:46minutes

    Task 16 Hey, it's Personal!: Htet and The +65s

    Let's talk about views on personal space and what makes us uncomfortable. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Best Street Eats Across Asia
    Media playtime
    17:01minutes

    Task 7 Local Delights: Bunga and Ruby

    Armed with US$15, how many local delights can we get our hands on? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Make (me) over!
    Media playtime
    18:02minutes

    Task 26 Make (me) over!: Htet and The +65s

    We sport new looks thanks to local fashion influencers.  Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Mobile-optimised life
    Media playtime
    15:54minutes

    Task 28 Mobile-optimised life: Shinichi and Hunny

    Are we spending too much time on our mobile devices? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    V-Day gifting ideas that won't break your bank
    Media playtime
    22:03minutes

    Task 29 V-Day gifting ideas that won't break your bank: Shinichi, Hunny and Htet

    We go shopping for a Valentines' Day gift - and find out what makes a great present. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Task 5 Going Public: Bunga and Saransh
    Media playtime
    16:47minutes

    Task 5 Going Public: Bunga and Saransh

    Not every city is easy to get around. We look at the best way to navigate these Asian cities, as recommended by the locals.
    What is fashion?
    Media playtime
    13:19minutes

    Task 18 What is fashion?: The +65s and Bunga

    What will be trending next? Find out as we chat with local designers.  Watch more Check In episodes here.
    What is fashion?
    Media playtime
    17:59minutes

    Task 18 What is fashion?: Nae and Saransh

    What will be trending next? Find out as we chat with local designers.  Watch more Check In episodes here.
    A sneakerhead's guide to shopping
    Media playtime
    13:44minutes

    Task 58 A sneakerhead's guide to shopping: Nae and Saransh

    Best place to get your kicks. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Every Dish Has A Story
    Media playtime
    15:27minutes

    Task 55 Every Dish Has A Story: The +65s and Mike

    We recommend five local dishes and share the history of each one. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    15:50minutes

    This Week's Special Task 1 Tourist In My Own City: The +65s and Bunga

    Be a tourist for a day. Recommend must-see cultural sites and take us to a hole-in-the-wall food joint that serves the most outrageous dishes of ...
    Friends at my table
    Media playtime
    17:11minutes

    This Week's Special Task 2 Friends at my table: Saransh and Saab

    This week at lunch, our streamers and their friends talk about the best nostalgic dishes to bring to any gatherings.  Watch more Check In ...
    Task 1 Support Local!: 2hearts1seoul and The +65s
    Media playtime
    17:57minutes

    Task 1 Support Local!: 2hearts1seoul and The +65s

    We look at three locally-designed and produced tech products that you might find useful.
    Task 3 Sightseeing: The +65s and Bunga
    Media playtime
    21:46minutes

    Task 3 Sightseeing: The +65s and Bunga

    We showcase the best of 10 cities in a 5-minute walk. Join us!
    Task 1 Support Local!: Shinichi and Hunny
    Media playtime
    24:35minutes

    Task 1 Support Local!: Shinichi and Hunny

    We look at three locally-designed and produced tech products that you might find useful.
    Week 10 | 11 Mar Afternoon
    Media playtime
    15:20minutes

    Task 46 Join a meetup group: Saab and 2hearts1seoul

    We try making friends at a community event. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    16:49minutes

    This Week's Special Task 1 Tourist In My Own City: Hunny and Htet

    Be a tourist for a day. Recommend must-see cultural sites and take us to a hole-in-the-wall food joint that serves the most outrageous dishes of ...
    V-Day gifting ideas that won't break your bank
    Media playtime
    27:35minutes

    Task 29 V-Day gifting ideas that won't break your bank: Nae, Saransh and Saab

    We go shopping for a Valentines' Day gift - and find out what makes a great present. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Best Street Eats Across Asia
    Media playtime
    21:52minutes

    Task 7 Local Delights: Htet and The +65s

    Armed with US$15, how many local delights can we get our hands on? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    21:59minutes

    Task 13 Must I Try This? Htet and The +65s

    Take us to a place that serves an “exotic” national dish you have never tasted in your life. Take us through the experience, describing every step ...
    My secret home recipe
    Media playtime
    20:20minutes

    Task 27 My secret home recipe: Saransh and Saab

    We try making our favourite local dishes at home. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    16:13minutes

    Task 11 Do People Still Cycle? The +65s and Bunga

    Do people still cycle in your city? Go to your nearest bicycle rental, rent a bike and cycle to the nearest retail store. Document your journey ...
    Online VS Offline: Which is better?
    Media playtime
    17:56minutes

    Task 9 From Online to Offline: The +65s and Bunga

    Find a popular/ big online retail store/ brand that has expanded to brick-and-mortar locations. Visit their newest store and compare the online ...
    Task 6 How Do I Look?: Saab and 2hearts1seoul
    Media playtime
    17:08minutes

    Task 6 How Do I Look?: Saab and 2hearts1seoul

    Fashion trends vary from city to city. Our personalities take to the streets to find their city's fashionistas.
    Task 5 Going Public: Hunny and Nae
    Media playtime
    14:46minutes

    Task 5 Going Public: Hunny and Nae

    Not every city is easy to get around. We look at the best way to navigate these Asian cities, as recommended by the locals.
    Childhood snacks I grew up with
    Media playtime
    18:09minutes

    Task 59 Childhood snacks I grew up with: Nae and Saransh

    10 local snacks close to our hearts. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Childhood snacks I grew up with
    Media playtime
    14:04minutes

    Task 59 Childhood snacks I grew up with: Saab and 2hearts1seoul

    10 local snacks close to our hearts. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Mobile Convenience
    Media playtime
    15:05minutes

    Task 8 Mobile Convenience: Bunga and Ruby

    We can now do so much with a mobile phone. What happens when we teach an elder how to use mobile apps we can't live without? Watch more Check In ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    15:55minutes

    Task 25 Mukbang! Saransh and Saab

    Have a meal together with our viewers. Order from your favourite local eatery via a local food delivery app. Show us the typical user experience ...
    Task 5 Going Public: Htet and Saab
    Media playtime
    16:21minutes

    Task 5 Going Public: Htet and Saab

    Not every city is easy to get around. We look at the best way to navigate these Asian cities, as recommended by the locals.
    Task 38 My fans planned a trip I'll never forget: The +65s and Mike
    Media playtime
    16:06minutes

    Task 38 My fans planned a trip I'll never forget: The +65s and Mike

    We planned a trip without Google's help. And we have our followers to thank for the awesome experience. Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Local mini-mart I grew up with
    Media playtime
    17:55minutes

    Task 22 Local mini-mart I grew up with: Nae and Saransh

    There's always a place near home that somehow stocks everything you need. Fancy a walk down memory lane? Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Task 3 Sightseeing: Ruby and Shinichi
    Media playtime
    18:42minutes

    Task 3 Sightseeing: Ruby and Shinichi

    We showcase the best of 10 cities in a 5-minute walk. Join us!
    My local slang and lingo
    Media playtime
    19:37minutes

    Task 23 My local slang and lingo: The +65s and Mike

    How many local phrases can you think of in just one minute?  Watch more Check In episodes here.
    Texting a teen and a grandparent
    Media playtime
    20:34minutes

    Task 43 Texting a teen and a grandparent: The +65s and Mike

    Same text message, two different people. We look at the differences. Watch more Check In episodes here.
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