Why say no to a holiday at home? When time is tight, the last thing you want to do is fuss with customs lines at the airport or ferry terminal. All that precious time can be spent on enjoying yourself instead! Staycay is still a vacay! Here are some top Singapore Staycation options. Staycation Hotels for …
Leave the skinny jeans behind, you’re not going to be able to buckle them when you get up from the table at these sumptuous hotel buffets in Singapore, serving delicious food as far as the eye can see. You want to stay mobile to shuffle back and forth between your table and down every bend of …
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 before, it’s actually quite interesting if you pay attention. Particularly if you enjoy history and …
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 at Neon Lights Singapore, a cheery music and arts festival held in Fort Canning. I …
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 step-by-step guide, with a few funny true-to-life quips, of what happens every year when Deepavali …
Check-in over a golden rhino’s back. Get lifted up to your room between two grand tusked elephants. Have dinner under a golden tree, its resplendence fanning out across the ceiling. Sip cocktails face-to-face with a gold monkey as poised as a Pharaoh. Art richly colours every space of Hotel Vagabond, elevating the boutique hotel into an almost theatrical space for …
The good news is in. Yes, ZoukOut is returning in 2015! The legendary dance festival hits our sands again this party season along with several other cool festivals happening in Asia. Here’s some tips to make the most of the festival fun. It’s that time of the year again to let your hair down and dance …
On 10 November this year, Hindus all across the globe will celebrate Deepavali, or Diwali as it’s also known, the ancient Festival of Lights commemorated annually between mid-October and mid-November. Not surprisingly, and as the name suggests, it’s the biggest and brightest festival in India, where the celebration originated. Here in Malaysia, Deepavali is the …
The Singapore Grand Prix is undoubtedly one of the country’s most glamorous events with a stunning night race set in the heart of the city. Soak up the party atmosphere at the upcoming F1 2015 race at these hotel hot spots. Book a room in a trackside hotel to watch the F1 cars zip by …
By Karen Tee and Rebecca – As Singapore marks its Golden Jubilee this year, there is plenty to celebrate in this ultra-modern, clean and efficient country. If you’ve been away from home for a while, enjoy your native soil as an enthralled tourist would, by taking in the fantastic offerings of the city. From the …
