Travelers bent on staying off the beaten track can now tick another regional city off their lists. SilkAir’s new thrice-weekly service from Singapore to Pekanbaru will bring more travelers to the Riau capital city. Slightly smaller than Singapore, it shares similar humble beginnings as a small city port but has now evolved into a center for Malay culture. But why go there when you’ve got Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam at our doorstep you might wonder? For boosts of teh telur and teh botol of course. Lots of them. Fares start at around $280. Log on to www.silkair.com to book.