Did you know that Singapore played an important role in Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary movement in China? I had no clue! I only discovered this over a weekend exploring the Balestier Heritage Trail. Can’t say I’ve had any excuse to visit Balestier …
For anyone who is a foodie with a taste for Singaporean dishes, mark the Balestier Heritage Trail on your map of places to go for fatty-bom-bom weekend adventures. As the name suggests, the Balestier heritage trail features a stretch of buildings …
My inner hippie danced a happy dance on Saturday, when indie tunes wafted through the air over a gentle crowd of barefoot people in brightly-coloured clothes enjoying the excuse to wear a flower in their hair. It was my first time …
“Take the road less travelled and you will find yourself in unexpected places” The cover speaks right to the heart of any traveller, any adventurer, who has the insatiable fire brimming within to go. Go new places, feel new things, experience the …
The Christmas season is nearly upon us and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to scour the globe for some of the best places to spend Christmas holidays this year. Fancy building a snowman? Eager to try the Christmas eggnog? Or …
The triumph of light over darkness. That’s what the festival of Deepavali is all about. For Singaporeans who celebrate this Hindu festival, it is a busy time of year with lots of festivities but also lots of preparation. Here’s a …
Every year, Expedia conducts a survey of the behaviour and preferences among beachgoers around the world. Beach destinations are of course very popular for people seeking a holiday, often the top choice for a break. The annual survey, the Expedia Flip Flop Report, …
2 months ago, I’d never heard of Lagos. I suspect most Singaporeans haven’t either. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, I discovered this gem while planning my solo Eurotrip and decided to plot it into my itinerary, between my stops in Lisbon and …
So you’re the cool kid in an adult body, looking for a staycation with friends in a trendy space that has a splash of colour and modern awesomeness. You respect your elders but you’re not that keen to take their word to stay …
Maldives is the picture of paradise. Azure waters skirt along white-sand beaches, marine life dance in their corals only feet from the shore, palm trees sway in the breeze. And sunsets here are a photographer’s dream, as the orange glow …
