Travel question: Should I make Australia my next stop after Singapore?

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The city state provides an ideal springboard for further exploration (iStock)

Q I am going to Singapore for a 10-day work stint in November and have the option of staying four extra days in the region. While I have travelled extensively in Asia, I have not yet made it to Australia. I’m not talking about going somewhere as far as Sydney, but I wondered if it was feasible to make a long weekend out of going to somewhere like Perth or Darwin?

Charlotte M

A Given the many wonders closer to Singapore than Australia, I would be inclined to stay a little closer to Singapore – visiting one of the Indonesian islands I have not so far been able to visit. But since you ask, let me outline the possibilities.