Posts in category Cultural

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It’s only a matter of time before Lisbon rises in popularity as a tourist destination. With its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and vibrant streets, it’s a sandy retreat and metropolitan wonder all in one. As the capital of Portugal, Lisbon is …

When my friends suggested going to Tianjin for our graduation trip, I was bemused. “If we’re going to China, why not head for the bigger metropolitan cities like Shanghai or Beijing instead? Are there really things to do in Tianjin?” …

Home to the all-seeing Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue, Rio de Janeiro is considered the most visited city in the Southern Hemisphere and easily Brazil‘s most popular city. This seaside city is a wonderful explosion of vibrant sights and …

As the capital of Queensland, Brisbane is also widely known as the Sunshine Capital. I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy the all-year-round pleasant subtropical temperatures there. Along with the gorgeous Queensland weather, another thing I love …

The capital city of Central Java, Semarang, is not as popular as Bali or Yogyakarta. However, it retains its own rustic colonial charm. Being a compact and quiet city, Semarang is all about winding down, strolling and enjoying traditional delicacies. …

Forget Paris. The cosmopolitan capital bears little resemblance to France’s smaller cities, where people walk more slowly and smile more. There are so many things to do in France that I thought it would be a pity to confine myself …

Singaporeans need little introduction to nasi padang. Yes, piping hot steamed rice served with various dishes — from the spicy gulai ayam (chicken curry) and beef rendang (nope, not the crispy one!) to sambal goreng and sayur lodeh. Padang, the …

Besides the National Day Parade (and the PM’s NDP speech), we often take National Day for granted, a mere day off to take a break from our work. The boring social studies story of “fishing-village-turn-powerhouse” we’ve heard a million times …

Most Singaporeans are familiar with its colonial history and the role that the British Empire played in founding the island-state and developing its port. In the modern cityscape of Singapore, there still exists historical monuments built in the colonial era. …