Must-do things in Malacca   Image adapted from: @tianchad  Night markets. Chicken rice balls. Home of the Mamee monster. Welcome one and all to the historic city of Malacca (or Melaka) : the sleepy little sister of KL, and a great mini-vacation spot that’s just a 3-hour drive from Singapore...

New stores at VivoCity Basement 1   As someone who's been surviving on the Shirt-Jeans-Sneakers combo all my life, it's about time to break out of my shell. And if today's fashion trends have taught me anything, it's that streetwear is the way to go. VivoCity has gotten the memo...

Discounts on musicals in Singapore   Too many musicals, too little time. Well, that and moolah. Mamma mia, here we go again ...giving you the latest lobang to snag in Singapore. And musical theatre fans, this one goes out to you. With Base Entertainment Asia’s sparkly Series Saver , you’ll...

Photography spots at wildlife parks   Picture this: 9-year-old me with a backpack full of snacks, a disposable camera, and a good dose of insect repellent to boot. Where was I off to? None other than Singapore Zoo , which remains my favourite school excursion to date.  It’s been well...

Weird conspiracies in Singapore   Conspiracy theories. Some thrive on 'em, some are skeptics. But they go beyond the possibility of Beyonce being the Illuminati kween , and the government being run by a horde of lizard people - and Singapore isn't spared either.  From our stray cats being spies...

Las Lilas Spanish school   Despacito. The anthem of 2017, and also all the Spanish I know. That, and this song - both of which provided zilch help when I found myself holidaying in Spain. But in the spirit of the new year and forming resolutions that don’t involve any...

Uni Exchange Hacks   During my three year stint in university, getting the chance to live abroad was undoubtedly the best part of it all. But a student exchange programme is more than just joining societies and becoming the social butterfly you’re destined to be - because really, what do...

Planning the perfect party   Image Credit: 99%SME Everyone’s always up for a party with the whole jingbang, but planning one isn’t always easy. From picking the right decor to keeping tummies happy with a delish spread, it’s more work than just coming up with a guest list. Luckily for...

Weekend farmers’ market at Raffles City   Image Credits: Uncle G’s Handmade , Crack , Kerbside Gourmet Growing up, I've become familiar with grocery runs to the nearest supermarkets, walking along their pristine aisles and ogling at perfectly arranged rows of food. Needless to say, one wouldn't necessarily imagine a...

Gearing up for the future with Infocomm   It’s the year 2020. As you’re scuttling to work, a man stops you in your tracks. “All the jobs are gone” he groans. All the jobs are... gone ? As you brush aside your little nightmare, you realise that this isn’t a...