Why I visit Christmas Wonderland year after year? That’s simply because year after year, they switch things up. Every year, there seem to be new attractions and Christmas displays. The more popular attractions and programmes stay while the rest of it gets eradicated to make way for new highlights. Also, there is really no other…
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Make Your Own Orchid-infused Perfume at Scent-OSA Perfume Workshop
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…
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…
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…
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…
This Hotel Group has launched its own house label of beer and wines
There are not many hotels across the world have their own house label of beers and wines. But here in Singapore, this hotel group has decided to launch its own beers and house pours. Just a couple of days ago, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) launched their own house label of beer and wine called M Brew and M…
The Bicentennial Experience at Fort Canning Hill: What to expect there?
If you did not already know, Singapore marks its bicentennial this year. It has been almost 200 years ago since Sir Stamford Raffles came to our shores. The Singapore’s bicentennial experience revolves around the theme of Singapore’s pre-colonial and colonial history. It is indeed a special year for Singaporeans but I didn’t sense the hype…
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Tulips
Thanks to Gardens by the Bay, Singaporeans are able to witness tulips blooming across the flower field at The Flower Dome. It has been a yearly affair for me to visit their annual Tulipmania in the months of April and May to catch a glimpse of these beautiful blooms. But during each visit, I constantly…