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Strategy report · Updated Aug 31, 2026

What's working for @beyondtheisland on Instagram.

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Ray Tan

6K followers · 1.5K posts

“Ex-Food Columnist & Art Fellow Food Travel Lifestyle I share only the good stuff! ✨Follow and join my adventures!”

Engagement rate

2.34%

Per post, last 90 days

Posts per week

2.3

Niche avg 5.0

Average likes

95

45 avg comments

Post mix

Last 90 days · 1,521 posts indexed

Reels 67%
Carousels 30%
Static 3%
UGC reposts 0%

01

Top-performing posts

The three posts pulling the most engagement in the last 90 days.

Post 1 reel 22.93% engaged

Don't miss out little Japan street in Bangsaen, Chonburi, Thailand. Just 1hr+ outside Bangkok. For full on Japanese vibes right down to the Lawson. #aroimakmak #chonburi #bangsaen #japan

1.3K 33 83.6K
Post 2 reel 20.04% engaged

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242 957 6.4K
Post 3 reel 11.05% engaged

: Singapore🇸🇬 🍽 : ABSURDITIES Vol.1 📍 : Secret Location🤫 🕖 : Thu-Sat 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00 & 20:30 ฉีกทุกคำจำกัดความของร้านอาหารที่เคยลองมาทั้งหมด เพราะ ABSURDITIES Vol.1 คือร้านอาหารแปลกแหวกแนวที่สุดในสิงคโปร์ เพราะจะต้องมุด ปีน คลาน ตามหาส่วนประกอบของอาหาร รวมถึงตามหาเส้นทางเพื่อไปให้ถึงทั้ง 6 multiverse ซึ่งในแต่ละ multiverse จะมีธีมและเรื่องราวที่แตกต่างกัน พร้อมอาหารแนว Immersive Omakase ที่จะเสิร์ฟมาให้ทั้งหมด 6 คอร์ส และมาให้เดากันเองก่อนว่าเมนูในแต่ละคอร์สในแต่ละ multiverse เสิร์ฟมาด้วยวัตถุดิบและส่วนประกอบอะไรบ้าง พร้อมความสนุกที่บิ้วท์มาตั้งแต่ต้นจนจบ ใครที่อยากลองมาลองประสบการณ์แบบนี้ ลองดูข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมได้ที่เพจที่ tag ไว้ด้านล่างนี้เลยฮับ ส่วนพิกัดของร้านนี้จะเป็นความลับ🤫 ที่จะได้รู้กันแค่ 24 ชั่วโมงก่อนวันและเวลาที่นัดกันเท่านั้นนะ! • • • @absurditiessg #absurdities #pingthefoodlover #pingthetraveller #ping2026sg

492 169 12.3K

02

Content pillars

AI-clustered themes the account posts about, with example posts pulled live from Instagram.

  1. 01

    Thai Street Eats

    30.00%

    Reels and carousels detail Thai markets, street food, and hidden eateries with prices and quick tours. Vivid clips build crave and FOMO. Drives comments through local tips.

  2. 02

    SG Food Icons

    25.00%

    Structured posts spotlight Singapore restaurants, Peranakan dishes, and immersive dining with icons and addresses. Consistent format aids discovery and saves.

  3. 03

    Thai Escapes

    25.00%

    Quick reels explore Thailand beaches, hotels, and night spots emphasizing family fun and value. Short, energetic walks hook wanderlust viewers.

  4. 04

    SG Buzz

    15.00%

    Promos for events, pop-ups, and giveaways mix humor and urgency. Calls to action boost shares and tags.

  5. 05

    Personal Finds

    5.00%

    Occasional tech unboxings and art shares test lifestyle angles but lack focus.

03

Posting rhythm

Cadence and timing patterns over the last 12 weeks.

2.3 posts/week

Niche benchmark · 5.0/week

-53% above benchmark
2026-W25 2026-W36

Best days

Saturday · Sunday · Wednesday

Best hours

6-8pm · 11am-2pm

04

Signature hooks

Caption patterns the account reuses across high-performing posts.

Don't miss [hidden spot] in [location]

Used 3×
  • Don't miss out little Japan street in Bangsaen, Chonburi, Thailand.

  • Don't miss out little Japan street in Bangsaen, Chonburi, Thailand. Just 1hr+ outside Bangkok.

[Country]🇸🇬 🍽 [Name] 📍 [location] 🕖 [times]

Used 2×
  • : Singapore🇸🇬 🍽 : Daisy‘s Dream Kitchen 📍 : Temasek Club, Rifle Range Rd., Singapore

  • : Singapore🇸🇬 🍽 : ABSURDITIES Vol.1 📍 : Secret Location🤫

🎉 GIVEAWAY: Win [prize]! 🎉

Used 1×
  • 🎉 GIVEAWAY: Win 2 Full Weeks of SuperCane! 🎉

[Humorous plea] Please help me keep my job.

Used 2×
  • My Boss asked me do Marketing Video. Please help me keep my job.

  • If I don't get 10 likes, I need to apply for a new job..

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05

Strategy summary

What's working, what to fix, and what to ship next.

TL;DR

Reels teasing hidden Thai spots deliver massive wins, like [1] with 1339 likes on Bangsaen Japan street, proving short, crave-inducing content crushes the algorithm. Singapore food deep-dives in posts [27] and [29] score 321 and 492 likes via iconic formats that guide diners straight to spots. Yet 2.3 posts/week starves growth for this 6k-follower food-travel hybrid. Inconsistent pillars leak momentum; most posts limp at 3 likes while outliers explode. Prioritize Thai escapes and SG eats for 80% of feed to compound virality, blending personal stories with pro tips. Cadence to 5/week on Saturdays unlocks scale.

Working

5
  • Viral Thailand reels like [1] spike likes 400x average.
  • SG restaurant templates [27,29] drive comments.
  • Giveaways [12] explode engagement with tags.
  • Family travel [15] fits niche authentically.
  • Menu price lists build trust fast.

Risks

5
  • Low volume at 2.3 posts/week misses momentum.
  • Tech/art posts dilute food-travel core.
  • Few CTAs beyond giveaways.
  • Inconsistent formats hurt recognition.
  • Rare UGC or collabs limits reach.

Ship next

5
  • Double down on Thailand reels like [1] weekly.
  • Test 2x posting cadence to 5/week on best days.
  • Run monthly giveaways tagging partners.
  • Batch film 10 Thai food/market reels.
  • Cross-post top reels to Stories with CTAs.

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