“How to set yourself up for success, how to lose weight in 21 days, join a gym, get fit, the three day detox, quit smoking, start exercising, drink less, eat more veggies …. again!” Why is it that it’s been a whole year since my last resolution and I’m still Read more…
The Story of the Phoenix “To rise from the ashes like a Phoenix…” The symbolism of a phoenix is one of strength and rewnewal – the excitment of new beginnings. Here in Asia this King of Birds dates back at least 7,000 years and is portrayed as being truly immortal. Read more…
Did you know that a just a short flight will take you from our lion city to one of the oldest cities (5000 years to be precise) in the world – Delhi. Built and destroyed 11 times, Delhi sits pretty on the banks of the river Yamuna and is as Read more…
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get into that ho-ho-holiday spirit folks! Christmas is just around the corner and we bet that you are just a bit stressed about your parents-in-law coming to Singapore to celebrate this jolly season! (Yikes, we are!) Ours are arriving from cold and snowy Read more…
The next time you are done with Saturday retail therapy at ION, take a closer look at the gorgeous bronze sculpture outside the Giorgio Armani store. Do you know what it is? Have you ever thought about why its there? Today Orchard Road is lined with luxury shops, but 170 Read more…
Adding some extra turmeric in your curry tonight, just because the colour is so tantalizing and the flavour is warm and peppery? Well, sprinkle away and you might just ward off an annoying ailment or two. The Curcuma longa plant is an herb believed to be native to Southern India Read more…
We sat down with the effervescent and fun DJ Kai Ying at Lime House a few weeks ago. Born and bred in Singapore – we wanted the truth about what her favourite things were on the island. The inside scoop – the little things we love to hear. We had so Read more…
Light overcoming darkness, good conquering evil, knowledge over ignorance… The Diwali festival is one of the most important and cherished in Hinduism and is celebrated across the world with gift exchanges, fireworks and festive meals. The Diwali celebration in India takes place when the monsoon season ends and the weather Read more…
So you’re in love with our lion city but wondering what next? The good news is that it happens often and we have an option for you that doesn’t even involve flying anywhere! Singapore’s best-kept secret – the island of Bintan. 45 minutes on a ferry across the azure South Read more…
A trip to Singapore without visiting Little India is almost as sinful as not taking a trip down ritzy Orchard Road – both are an absolute must do! Singapore’s most colourful neighbourhood offers a riot of sights, sounds and smells hard to find anywhere else on the island. Before hitting Read more…