Sentosa is going through a major revamp. But once all the construction work is done, this tourist-friendly island will turn into another exciting attraction and destination for all. This place is already ‘soaking’ up with beautiful scents of orchids. Hidden within Sentosa Nature Discovery is a place where you can shop for Singapore-inspired scents and…
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Chinatown Opera Festival 2019 brings back the charm in Chinese Operas
You may have heard of Chinese Opera but have you actually sat down to watch a Chinese Opera performance before? It was actually a thing of the past for the older generations (in the 1950s and 60s) to watch Chinese Street Opera during the Hungry Ghost festival. A week ago, I had this golden opportunity…
Craft Walk: Exploring the Arts and Heritage of Kampong Glam
The art scene in Singapore has indeed become more vibrant, with the increased support for the arts from the government and private entities. With events like Singapore Biennale 2019 (which has already started a week ago), there is something for everyone to experience Singapore’s art and cultural heritage. There’s never a dull moment in Singapore,…
5 New Food Trends in Japan which you probably did not know
Food Japan 2019 Our recent visit to Food Japan 2019 at Singapore’s Suntec City Convention Centre was an eye-opening experience for us. This large ASEAN trade event features over 200 exhibitors across 40 Japanese prefectures. These exhibitors were there to showcase new-to-market and new-to-Singapore products. The trade show tasted for 3 days from 31 October…
Get chauffeured around on an Audi A6 through the Li-nk app
Riding in style is made easy with Singapore’s new premium ride-hailing app called Li-nk. It is developed by Wolero, a leading limousine service provider in Singapore. Wolero has more than 10 years of on-ground experience in providing premium rides for business clients and executives. Previously, you have to call or contact premium limousine services directly…
Get a beach bod with bodyboarding at Stingray, Splash-N-Surf
Bodyboarding in Singapore Too afraid to surf in the open big sea? Yet want to pick up a new sport and learn surfing? One of the best places for newbies to get acquainted with this sport is to try out bodyboarding, which is also a type of water sport. Instead of using an actual surfboard,…
Gardens by The Bay is radiating with Rhododendrons and a new attraction!
When I was studying in Canada in the Summer, I was literally surrounded by beautiful and vibrant-looking flowers everywhere. So I envy the Canadians for being about to enjoy looking at beautiful blooms wherever they go. And that was 10 years ago, when Singapore was just starting to incorporate more greenery in the city. A…
Capri by Fraser Hotel Residences at Johor Bahru: Best Hotel in JB, M’sia
I really find myself enjoying the short getaways to Johor Bahru in Malaysia because there are many hidden finds and places with good local food to try out. Need I say that the price is too good to be true too? However, due the long queues at JB Checkpoint, we ended up spending the whole…
5 Must-visit Cultural and Historical attractions to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam
It is my second time here in Hanoi but I haven’t really got to visit the main attractions within Hanoi during my first visit. This time, I get to visit some of the popular tourist attractions like Ho Chi Minh Museum and Imperial Citadel of Thanh Long where I get to learn more about the…
Experience Rural Life at Duong Lam Ancient Village
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Hanoi is this visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village. It is an agricultural village of the Northern Red River delta. Over there, we got to experience what rural life is all. We did rice planting at the Padi fields and catching fish with bamboo baskets. Unfortunately,…
How are Traditional Vietnamese Conical Hats made?
On the second day of our Hanoi trip, we headed down south to Chuong Village which is about an hour and a half bus ride from the city centre in Hanoi. It is approximately 30 km away from Hanoi. We were there for solely to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese conical hats or ‘Nón…
Learning about the Art of Pottery in Bat Trang Village, Hanoi
When I was in Hanoi back in 2009, I only covered a few city attractions. My impression of Hanoi back then wasn’t very good, as compared to the Ho Chi Minh City, where the people are friendlier. The roads were definitely wider here in Hanoi and the people were more outspoken. Now that was ten…
Experience the Rural and City side of Hanoi, Vietnam in 4 days
I enjoy flying. Who doesn’t? But this year, I haven’t been travelling much as I was preparing to shift into a new place (though I haven’t entirely shifted in). Besides, you could say that I was a little tired of travelling, especially if I am travelling on my own. I still prefer travelling with my…
Singapore Night Fest 2019: Walking Down Memory Lane
I don’t think I’ve ever missed the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) since I’ve started dating. This year, SNF returns for its 12th edition with better showcases, programmes and crowd control management. In fact, I really enjoyed myself in this year’s SNF as the atmosphere was great. In addition, they have gone above and beyond with…
Guo Pei X ACM : How Chinese Art and Couture can come together
I love hanging out at Museums and some of the best museums I’ve visited is the Asian Civilisation Museum(ACM). It kind of grows on you as you learn more about the story behind each artefact and how each exhibit strives to tell a story. There is always a reason to head back to the same…
National Day Parade 2019: NDP Show Highlights
Our National’s Birthday is coming and one of the major events we can look forward to is our annual National Day Parade (NDP show) and National Day holiday. Before the actual parade on 9 August, there are several preview-cum-rehearsal shows open to the public. However, it is not easy to attain tickets to the NDP…