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June 4, 2019
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An Unforgettable Holiday During ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests

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Instead of sipping lattes and munching on baguettes while people watching, France had something different in store for me – a rollercoaster of adventures that I would never have expected.

Part 1: An Unforgettable Holiday During ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests
Part 2: Stranded in the French Mountains: Hiking in Complete Darkness

My two friends and I were on our university exchange programme in England (where I conquered 14 countries, including France) and our 12-week semester came to an end. Though we still had a couple of assignments to submit, it was finally time to start our holiday!

Travelling from London to Marseille

Without catching any sleep, my two friends and I caught the 2am airport coach and arrived at Stansted airport around 3am. We then touched down in Marseille at 6.50am on the same Saturday morning and needless to stay, we were exhausted. But our journey didn’t end there.

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Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, the main railway station and intercity bus station of Marseille
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Jeanne Menjoulet)

From Marseille Provence Airport, we then took a bus to Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, and another metro to our hotel’s nearest station.

After 11 hours and 4 different modes of transport 🚌 ✈️🚐🚅 (coach, plane, bus, and metro), we finally managed to be in the vicinity of our hotel.

We were so famished and exhausted that our body couldn’t decide what we needed more – sleep or food.

In our half-awake state, we unanimously decided on food.

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Coogee, a cafe in Marseille (Photo by: Coogee Facebook)

We quickly discovered Coogee, a nearby cafe with 5-star ratings on Google. All of us ordered coffee (to go along with muffins) in hopes of squeezing the very last ounce of energy we had left. We were so tired from the lack of sleep, all that GPS navigating, and dragging our luggage around (this also inspired me to compile a list of important tips to travel luggage-free).

After we were done feeding ourselves, we dragged our luggage across the streets of Marseille and finally checked into the hotel. Of course, we had to get hopelessly lost for a while even during the short walk.

Searching for a ‘Missing’ Metro Station

Getting lost seemed to be quite common occurrence for us, and it happened again later in the day.

We planned to walk around Vieux Port (Old Port) and the city centre, so we took the metro. However, something strange happened – the metro skipped passed our station.

An Unforgettable Holiday During 'Yellow Vest' Protests
Vieux Port in Marseille, now a harbour for fishing boats, yachts and tourist boats

What’s going on…? We looked at each other in confusion. Maybe there’s a ‘stop’ button somewhere that we should press? But there are no buttons around!

We immediately alighted at the next station to cut our losses. We headed to the opposite platform and waited for another metro to take us back in the opposite direction.

Hoping that we could alight correctly this time, the metro skipped our station again! We were baffled.

Lost (again) and puzzled, I googled the station ‘Vieux-Port – Hôtel de Ville’. Apparently, the station was closed for the ‘yellow vest’ protests on Saturdays. Of course, it was a Saturday! Sigh. 🤦‍♀️

We boarded the metro again, and went back in the original direction to alight at a nearby station instead.

Watching the ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests

Even at one station away, the ‘yellow vest’ protests were still ongoing. Riot police were everywhere, protesters in yellow vests, and motorcycle gangs were zooming across the streets.

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‘Yellow Vest’ protests in France

Yet there were tourists, such as ourselves, and locals walking along the streets as if nothing was going on – it was surreal to watch.

Nonetheless, my adrenaline was pumping. I mean, I’ve been watching news of the ‘yellow vest’ protests online but now I’m actually seeing it live. I really wanted to get closer, immerse myself in the action, and maybe sneak a couple of pictures and videos. I know, I know… participating in any protest is against #3 of my essential travel safety advice, but I have my curiosities sometimes. 😅

And soon the thoughts of possible injury and death flooded my mind. Would I die from a bullet fired by the police? Would I get slammed in the head by a baseball bat? Would I be painted yellow in the chaos? How much would my travel insurance reimburse my family?

To be very honest, my mind was in a much bigger chaos than what was actually going on. The motorcycle gangs and patrolling police were sure intimidating, but there was no actual violence going on. Just a lot of tension. And fear.

An Unforgettable Holiday During 'Yellow Vest' Protests
Protest police everywhere during the ‘Yellow Vest’ protests

We debated whether we should head back to the hotel, but we didn’t want to waste our precious two days here.

Eventually, we decided to get away from the protest area, as those big men with guns and protesters in yellow vests didn’t let us feel at ease. If violence were to erupt…

We quickly googled for nearby attractions and Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde popped up. A church sounds pretty safe! So we kept our heads down and walked briskly away from the commotion.

Escaping to Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

We waited at the bus stop assigned to us by Google Maps, but there were no buses on that road. Seems unusual…

A passer-by saw our helpless faces and asked, “Do you speak English?”

We warily answered, “Yes…” but our brains were going off the hook. Is he part of the protest? Are we safe? Why would a local ask questions with tourists? Shouldn’t it be the other way round?

“This bus stop isn’t working due to the protests,” he explained. “You can wait for this bus at the bus stop ahead,” he pointed to another bus stop down the street.

“Merci! Merci boku!” We thanked him profusely in our poor attempts at French and set off to the next bus stop. Bless him! 🙌

Still, our bus took some time to arrive because of semi road closures from the ‘yellow vest’ protests.

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The Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, a Catholic basilica and Marseille’s best-known symbol

Thankfully, the basilica was safe from the ‘yellow vest’ protests when we arrived and the view was absolutely spectacular!

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View from Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

Situated at the top of a hill, the skyline merged seamlessly with the sea. Nearby mountains stood majestically and scattered buildings looked like little blocks. We spent about an hour snapping photos and even attempted to attend an ongoing church service, but didn’t stay past 5 minutes because we couldn’t understand a word of French. 😂

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The interior of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

We still enjoyed ourselves, because the interior was equally breathtaking. Though it looked old (the church was built in 1864), it was well-maintained with gold-painted interior and aged marble walls. While admiring the intricate designs, it was still pretty cool to listen to a church service in French!

Seeking Comfort in Food

As the sun started to set, we took a bus back to the city centre and plopped ourselves at Taking Food for French tacos. While chomping on our French tacos stuffed with french fries, we had a good laugh about how intense our day was.

An Unforgettable Holiday During 'Yellow Vest' Protests
French tacos from Taking Food (Photo by: Taking Food Facebook)

Before heading back to our hotel, we consulted Google Maps for the best mode of transport and it suggested tram. Cool, let’s try out the trams! We walked to the tram stop and waited.

And waited…

And waited.

“Maybe this stop is closed as well,” we joked.

Soon, a local man came by and informed us the tram route wasn’t in use because of the ‘yellow vest’ protests. No surprise, I guess.

We then rerouted to take a bus instead. Along the way we stopped at a supermarket to grab some snacks and the cheapest bottle of French wine (only EUR €2!) to treat ourselves. It’s a well-known hack among travellers that supermarkets offer the best value-for-money food, so we couldn’t miss this one out.

An Unforgettable Holiday During 'Yellow Vest' Protests
Wines from a French supermarket

We recalled our day-time adventures as we strolled back to the hotel for a well overdue night (we’ve been awake for over 20 hours already!). Little did we know, another adventure awaited us the very next day, as we got lost in the darkness of the French mountains. And that’s going to be a story for another day.

Don’t get me wrong though, France was amazing and I’d love to visit again! If you’re seeking inspiration, here’s the Best France Road Trip Itinerary for you to create your own memories in France.

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  1. Only purchases made through the Dyson affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
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  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
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  5. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
  6. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  7. Dyson accessories will not be eligible for cashback.
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8% off at SGPomades!

$8 off min S$50 spend

  • Valid till 31 December 2021
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'YOUTRIP8' during checkout
  • Enjoy 8% off min S$50 spend upon checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Promo code only applicable when using your YouTrip Mastercard upon checkout.
  2. 1 redemption per customer only
  3. Promo codes are not exchangeable for cash.
  4. Valid only for original price items.
  5. Not stackable with existing promotions.
  6. Exclusions Apply.
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Up to 10% off at Expedia!

Up to 10% off

  • Valid till 30 Jun 2023
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'MASTER10' during checkout
  • Enjoy 10% off (Capped at S$70) upon checkout
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Terms & conditions
  1. Booking period Now till 30 Jun 2023
  2. Stay period: Now till 31 September 2023
  3. Participating “Expedia Rate” hotels refer to hotels labelled “Expedia Rate” and are not on the exclusion list available at the booking page.
  4. Up to 10% discount coupon on hotel bookings at thousands of participating properties globally.
    10% savings with promo code MASTER10
    – Singapore: Discount value capped at SGD70 per transaction
  5. No minimum stay requirement.
  6. Coupon only applies to first room in the booking.
  7. Promo code only applicable when using your YouTrip Mastercard upon checkout.
  8. Only 1 promo code may be used at a time.
  9. Promo codes are not exchangeable for cash.
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15% off at iShopChangi

15% off with no min. spend (For traveller purchases only)

  • Valid till 31 December 2023
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'YOUTRIP15' during checkout
  • Enjoy 15% off with no min. spend
Terms & conditions
  1. Valid for traveller purchases only.
  2. Payment must be made with YOUTRIP Mastercard.
  3. Only one Promo Code may be used at a time.
  4. Promotion is valid until 31 December 2023.
  5. Promotion is not exchangeable for cash, prizes, products or other vouchers.
  6. Promotion is not valid in conjunction with privilege holder discounts.
  7. Chanel and Dior are excluded from this promotion.
  8. The Shilla Duty Free reserves the right to amend or withdraw any terms & conditions without any prior notice.
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8% cashback at On The List!

8% cashback

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
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  1. Only purchases made through the On The List affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to On The List whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchases made via the On The List mobile site or app are not eligible for cashback.
  4. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  5. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  6. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  7. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
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S$15 off at The Shilla!

S$15 off min S$150 spend in store

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Flash this at the counter and pay with YouTrip during checkout in store
  • Enjoy S$15 off min S$150 nett spend
Terms & conditions
  1. Valid until 31 December 2022.
  2. Limited to one redemption per customer.
  3. Any outstanding balance after deducting the face value of the voucher must be paid in full using YouTrip Card
  4. The promotion must be fully utilised and any unutilised amount will be forfeited.
  5. Not exchangeable for cash, prizes, products or other vouchers.
  6. Not valid in conjunction with privilege holder discounts.
  7. Chanel and Dior are excluded from this promotion.
  8. The Shilla Duty Free reserves the right to amend or withdraw any terms & conditions without any prior notice.
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5% cashback at Chemist Warehouse!

5% cashback

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the Chemist Warehouse affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to Chemist Warehouse whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  6. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
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Up to 10% off at Qatar Airways!

Up to 10% off 

  • Valid till 31 December 2023
  • Click through to Qatar via YouTrip Perks, apply code 'YTQR23' & Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Enjoy up to 10% off upon checkout
  • We want to help you get your cashback!
    1. Ensure that you follow through with your purchase once you click on “Redeem Deal” on YouTrip Perks.
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Terms & conditions
  1. Sales period: 8 May 2023 – 31 December 2023
  2. Travel period: 8 May 2023 – 31 March 2024
  3. Booking must be made using promo code YTQR23 to avail of the discount
  4. Full payment must be made with a YouTrip Card
  5. Save 10% on Business Class Comfort fares
  6. Save 10% on Economy Class Convenience fares
  7. Save 7% on Economy Class and Business Class Classic fares
  8. Valid only on Qatar Airways flights from Singapore
  9. Valid to the following destinations: Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Amsterdam, Ankara, Athens, Atlanta, Baku, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Cape Town, Casablanca, Chennai, Chicago, Copenhagen, Dallas, Dar Es Salaam, Doha, Dubai, Dublin, Durban, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Geneva, Harare, Helsinki, Houston, Islamabad, Johannesburg, Kilimanjaro, Larnaca, London, Los Angeles, Lusaka, Luxor, Madrid, Malabo, Manchester, Medina, Miami, Milan, Mombasa, Montreal, Moscow, Mumbai, Munich, Nairobi, New York City, Oslo, Paris, Philadelphia, Pisa, Prague, Rome, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Seattle, Seychelles, Sharjah, Sofia, St Petersburg, Stockholm, Tbilisi, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington, Windhoek, Yerevan, Zagreb, Zanzibar, Zurich
  10. All-in fares include all taxes, fees, and surcharges which are subject to currency fluctuation
  11. Blackout dates and surcharges may apply. Please refer to the fare rules for details at the time of booking.
  12. Blackout Periods: 18 Nov – 20 Dec 2022 (Doha and Middle Eastern Countries), 1 Jan – 10 Jan 2023 (All destinations)
  13. Peak period surcharges may apply
  14. Fares are subject to change without prior notice
  15. Discount applies to return base fare only of selected fare classes
  16. Discount does not apply to taxes and all other surcharges
  17. Seats are limited and are subject to availability of the relevant booking class
  18. Minimum and maximum stay as well as advance purchase rules apply dependent on the booking class
  19. Please refer to the fare rules at the time of booking for changes, cancellations and no-show conditions
  20. Any change or cancellation less than 3 hours prior to the stated time of departure will be considered as no-show
  21. For travel involving multiple booking classes, the most restrictive fare rules apply to the entire itinerary
  22. Standard child/infant discount apply
  23. Please note that market-specific promotional fares may be available for selected dates and destinations, and may not be eligible for the discounts under this offer. All available options, together with the applicable terms & conditions for each fare will be displayed at time of booking for you to make your selection
  24. Qatar Airway’s terms and conditions will also apply to your booking, please review these at the time of booking
  25. Other terms and conditions apply. Please review at the time of booking
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2.1% cashback at Watsons!

2.1% cashback

  • Valid till 31 December 2023
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
  • We want to help you get your cashback!
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Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the Watsons affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to Watsons whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback rate will be subjected to the merchant’s discretion and the eligibility of selected products.
  6. Cashback rate for Watsons varies for each item and the exact cashback rates would only be known when the item is successfully tracked.
  7. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  8. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
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3% cashback at 24S!

3% cashback

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the 24S affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to 24S whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  6. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
  7. Celine, Louis Vuitton and Dior products are not eligible for cashback.
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10% cashback at Puma!

10% cashback

  • Valid till 30 Dec 2023
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the Puma affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to Puma whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  6. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
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Up to $12 off at FairPrice Online!

$10 off min $135 spend

  • Valid till 22 December 2021
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'MCXMAS21' during checkout
  • Enjoy $10 off min $135 spend
  • First 2,500 redemptions only

$12 off min $150 spend

  • Valid till 22 December 2021
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'MCXMAS21' during checkout
  • Enjoy $12 off min $150 spend
  • First 2,500 redemptions only
Terms & conditions
  1. Redemption of promo code is applicable only for purchases made on FairPrice online at www.fairprice.com.sg and FairPrice Mobile App upon login, and for home delivery only.  
  2. Only one promo code can be used for each transaction. FairPrice reserves the right to reject any order that has violated this.
  3. Promo code is to be used for one-time redemption only.
  4. Promo code cannot be used for the purchase of certain restricted products, for example, certain infant milk formulas. Please visit FairPrice online for more details.
  5. Qualifying spend refers to a nett spend of at least S$135.00 (excluding delivery fee, service fee, and any other surcharge) in a single transaction at NTUC FairPrice online during the promotional period.
  6. Using a promo code in conjunction with other free gift promotions, may alter the minimum amount for delivery.
  7. Additional charges, service fees and minimum nett purchase amount for free home delivery may be required and may differ for promotional periods and will be in accordance to that stated on FairPrice online.
  8. It is advisable to have at least S$5 nett purchase amount in cart after application of promo code in order to be able to checkout.
  9. Promo codes are not exchangeable or refundable for cash or other goods and services.
  10. FairPrice reserves the rights to vary/amend the privileges or terms and conditions of this promotion without prior notice. 
  11. Other terms and conditions on FairPrice online (https://help.fairprice.com.sg/hc/en us/categories/360001184571-FairPrice-Online) apply.
  12. Mastercard does not assume any responsibility for the products and services offered under this promotion. The products are sold and services are provided solely by the relevant vendors, under such terms and conditions as determined by such vendors, and Mastercard accepts no liability whatsoever in connection with such products and services. The products and services have not been certified by Mastercard and under no circumstances shall the inclusion of any product or service in this promotion be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of such product or service by Mastercard
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Up to 12% cashback at AirAsia Food

12% cashback (New AirAsia Food Customers)

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout

6% cashback (Existing AirAsia Food Customers)

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the AirAsia Food affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to AirAsia Food whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
  6. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
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2% cashback at Razer!

2% cashback

  • Valid till 31 December 2023
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
  • We want to help you get your cashback!
    1. Ensure that you follow through with your purchase once you click on “Redeem Deal” on YouTrip Perks.
    2. If you jump out of the check-out process (even if to check on a message or just happen to close your browser), click through YouTrip Perks again to re-purchase to get your cashback.
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the Razer affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to Razer whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback rate will be subjected to the merchant’s discretion and the eligibility of selected products.
  6. Cashback rate for Razer varies for each item and the exact cashback rates would only be known when the item is successfully tracked.
  7. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  8. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
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20% off at Zoey!

20% off supplements

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'ZOEYYT' during checkout
  • Enjoy 20% off supplements upon checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Promo code only applicable when using your YouTrip Mastercard upon checkout.
  2. 1 redemption per customer only
  3. Promo codes are not exchangeable for cash.
  4. Valid only for original price items.
  5. Not stackable with existing promotions.
  6. Exclusions Apply.
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20% off at noah!

20% off supplements

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'NOAHYT' during checkout
  • Enjoy 20% off supplements upon checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Promo code only applicable when using your YouTrip Mastercard upon checkout.
  2. 1 redemption per customer only
  3. Promo codes are not exchangeable for cash.
  4. Valid only for original price items.
  5. Not stackable with existing promotions.
  6. Exclusions Apply.
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$19 cashback at Starhub!

$19 cashback (For new broadband signups)

  • Valid till 31 December 2023
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
  • We want to help you get your cashback!
    1. Ensure that you follow through with your purchase once you click on “Redeem Deal” on YouTrip Perks.
    2. If you jump out of the check-out process (even if to check on a message or just happen to close your browser), click through YouTrip Perks again to re-purchase to get your cashback.
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the Starhub affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to Starhub whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
  6. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
  7. Only new broadband sign-ups are eligible for cashback
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$10 off at Beauty Emporium!

$10 off (No min spend)

  • Valid till 30 November 2021
  • Pay with YouTrip and apply code 'YOUBF10' during checkout
  • Enjoy $10 off upon checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Limited to one time use per transaction.
  2. Discount will be given to total bill spend. Discounted products and services are eligible for this redemption.
  3. Discount cannot be used in Strip Merchandise and Clean Beauty Brands.
  4. Shipping fees apply if the minimum spend for free shipping is not met.
  5. Cannot be used in-conjunction with any other voucher, codes or redemption of Beauty Rewards points.
  6. Promotion ends on 30 Nov 2021 2359 hrs.
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5% cashback at AirAsia Grocer!

5% cashback

  • Valid till 31 December 2022
  • Pay with YouTrip during checkout
  • Receive cashback within 45 days after checkout
Terms & conditions
  1. Only purchases made through the AirAsia affiliate link provided by YouTrip will be eligible for cashback.
  2. Return to YouTrip Perks and clickthrough to AirAsia whenever you are making a new transaction.
  3. Purchase must be made within the same window.
  4. Cookies must be enabled on your browser for cashback to be tracked.
  5. Cashback will not be awarded for cancelled or refunded orders.
  6. Cashback will be awarded after 45 days from the date of purchase.
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