Lucky enough to visit the land of the Gods? What’s the first thing you do when you get there? Pay your respects of course! By that, we mean visiting one of Bali’s oldest temples, the 11th century Uluwatu Temple that is believed to guard the island from evil spirits. Perched Read more…
On returning to Singapore after a month overseas I found Gaggan fever had taken over. It was all everyone seemed to be talking about. What was going on in Asia? The brainchild of chef Gaggan Anand had catapulted to number 1 on San Pellegrino’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants this year, Read more…
I have been walking around barefoot in my sarong for the past three days. As I bury my happy feet in the cool sand, ice coffee in one hand and a book in the other, I glance towards Bobby. He immediately pays attention to me and gives me a big, Read more…
It’s hard not to romanticise a trip to Galle Fort; with its mix of cobblestone streets and old colonial architecture, it’s the type of place your subconscious lets out a calm sigh. The Fort subtly – not aggressively – demands you let yourself switch into a slower pace simply so 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…
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…
We all know that Singapore is a cultural melting pot – tell us something new right? Luckily for anyone visiting, with F1 this weekend that’s a lot of you, and all of us who live here, every cuisine under the sun is competing to get our taste buds attention. Yes, Read more…
I enter the veranda and bar when an elderly man catches my eyes. He is comfortably seated in a lounge chair and seems focused on reading his book and sipping cold white wine. I envy him. He seems to be so present and deliberate and an aura of total tranquillity Read more…
We recently went on a trip to Point Yamu in Thailand – toting along – well – our tote! The hot fuchsia colour was perfect against the blue waters and sky of Thailand. Who out there has always been frustrated by having too many bags? Especially on trips. You only Read more…