Thanks to Mr. Ramanathan and his cousin, Mr. Shreethar, we found another hidden gem here in Singapore! The Vintage Camera museum is situated in Kampong Glam, along Jalan Kledek. You will be able to recognize this museum even from a distance due to its distinct architecture. This is probably the world’s largest camera-shaped building which houses…
I have not stepped into the ArtScience Museum for quite some time, and I was pleasantly surprised by its new layout and spaces. The ticketing level has moved to the basement floor, and the cafeteria area on level 1 had expanded. It’s always nice to have a cafe in the museum so that you can…
Singapore: ‘Makan Paradise’ What’s a Singaporean-thing to do during the long National Day weekend? Gather family and friends at the table to ‘makan’. Eating seems to be one of our favourite past times because of our cultural diversity and uniqueness as a Singaporean are found embedded in our food. To get an authentic taste of Singapore,…
Singapore is a first world country with first world problems. One of the first world problems I am referring to here is the high cost of living. And the standard of living has been increasing ever since. Ten years ago, a plate of chicken rice would only cost about $2 but now it costs an…
Best Convention Hotel in Singapore With the rise of modern chic new hotels in the central district, it seems like the older and more established hotels have taken a back seat. But it isn’t the case for Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel which has already undergone a significant facelift and given a new lease of life.…
The Fun ‘Workout’ I’m glad to be back to AIRZONE for another fun ‘workout’ session with my partner Sam. Can you imagine all that running and climbing we need to do at this world’s first indoor netted playground? It was definitely a good workout session for us because we were somewhat feeling sweaty and sticky…
Let the Adventure begins! The city life in mainland Singapore can be stifling. And if you think that Singapore is boring, think again. Sentosa might be the answer to our boredom. It isn’t just an island for tourists but a short getaway for us locals too. After multiple visits to the island, I’ve discovered that there were…
A Rocky 30 It has been a rocky year. At 30, you start questioning about life and whether what you are doing is all worth it. Although I do not feel like I’ve aged, I am easily exhausted. No matter where you are at, life still goes on. Even at 30, there’s everything worth celebrating. Take…
‘Suspended’ Indoor Playground You’ve probably seen all Facebook videos about this ‘suspended’ indoor playground called Airzone at City Square Mall (an Eco-friendly mall in Singapore) and how fun it looks! It sure is, and I was super elated that I got to visit the playground and have a ball of a time. I mean,…
I’ve come to Sentosa for the umpteenth time but not once have I tried Skyline Luge Sentosa which proves to be quite of an attraction among tourists here. We didn’t know what we were in for except that there are currently two new thriller tracks for riders to try. It was also raining that Saturday morning, but nothing…
From a traveller’s perspective, Singapore is one of the most travel-friendly destinations in Asia. From budget hostels to luxury hotels, you can easily find a suitable accommodation that fits your budget. You can find hostels and hotels in almost every town or precinct in Singapore, but most of them are relatively quite good for the price you are paying. And I enjoy doing staycations at our local hostels and hotels to see how they fare with the accommodation offered in other countries.
I began to cultivate this strong interest in Peranakan culture after visiting the Peranakan museum in Penang. This culture is prominent in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia where younger generations of this community still live. There is a small community of Peranankans (a.k.a Straits-born Chinese) here in Singapore, so it’s fitting that there…
