Learn about the history and heartbeat of places around the world. Discover the local culture through art, museums, traditions, local festivities, legends, history, architecture and people.
The forefathers of many Teochew Chinese in Singapore settled down here as plantation owners. They came to Singapore looking for business opportunities to start gambier or pepper plantations. Their traditions and language are still a part of the larger Singaporean …
Sri Lankans are a minority group in Singapore. The first wave of Sri Lankan immigrants came in the 1900s, and they were mostly involved in civil service, law, medicine, education and housing sectors. While small in numbers, some of their …
Melaka is rich in culture, thanks to the Eurasian and Peranakan communities in the quaint city. The Peranakans started forming a base in Melaka when many Chinese traders came and married local Malays or the Bataks. However, not all Peranakans …
Munich may not be as hip as Berlin, but my husband and I made a stopover in the Bavarian capital on our tour of Germany to take in some of its art, history and culture. Of course, my heart squealed …
Jordan may have some testy neighbours, but it is easily one of the safest in the region. It hides some of the world’s most well-preserved ancient world relics, which is why it has remained a dream destination for those in …
As soon as the peaks of Everest and Kanchenjunga emerged from behind the clouds, my sister and I went shutter crazy. We were on a flight to Bhutan, and we were hovering over the mighty Himalayas. Mandira, a Bhutanese girl …
Tana Toraja, a highland region of Southern Sulawesi in Indonesia, is an underexplored land with an experience beyond belief. Aside from beautiful mountainous scenery and intricate Tongkonan architecture, Toraja is a place where death is not only embraced but also …
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 …
For picture postcard scenery and magical atmosphere you can’t beat the United Kingdoms. From the breath-taking countryside and the great British outdoors to arty urban centres and historic cities – there’s so much more to it than its capital. So …
History lovers will appreciate the huge influence that ancient civilisations such as the Incas, Mayans, Romans and Ancient Greeks have had on the development of modern-day society. To stand on one of the preserved sites and drink in the atmosphere …
