In a press release by Expedia in November 2022, it was found that movies and TV series have greatly influenced Singaporean’s travel patterns in 2023. 76% of Singaporeans surveyed responded that they were more likely to consider a travel destination after seeing it in a movie or TV series, with about 1 in 2 Singaporeans actually going on a film inspired trip.
Unsurprisingly, among the top destinations that Singaporeans were influenced to travel to were Japan and the United Kingdom. With the explosion in popularity of Netflix's original series like First Love and Bridgerton, many young Singaporeans find themselves yearning to visit the sights their favourite characters call home.
Popular Drama Filming Locations to Visit in 2023
Northern Hokkaido, Japan — First Love
Source: Netflix
The popular Netflix original J-drama follows a couple who first met in 1990 and grew up together in the 2000s. They later reconcile later in life and relive their first love through the memories they shared in their school days....