Farzana Fattah, Author at TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal

Culture

10 Chinese New Year Traditions That 99.9% Of Singaporeans Just Do Without Realising Their True Meaning

For those wondering why people wear read underwear and don't wash their hair during Chinese New Year, here are the meanings behind common CNY traditions.

Things To Do In Singapore

21 Hidden Parks & Gardens In Singapore That Prove The Heartlands Aren’t All Just HDBs

A crowded park's the last place we want to exercise at, so here are 21 more ulu options for your perusal.

Korea

8 Korean Islands Near Seoul For Day Trips From Just 1 Hour Away That Aren’t Jeju or Nami

From secret sand paths to IG worthy cafes, check out these 8 Korean islands if you're planning to visit Korea this holiday.

Home

11 Best Air Fryers In Singapore Ranked To Whip Up Fancy Salmon And Chicken Recipes Like A Pro

Air fryers are a nifty all-in-one tool that lets you fry up your favourite snacks without unhealthy amounts of oil.

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Businesses

11 Florists In Singapore With Preserved Flowers From $28 That Will Last A Long Time

Fresh flowers make romantic gifts, but they die after a few days. For a special gift, check out this list of florists in Singapore and surprise your beau with a …

Career

9 Basic Employee Rights Every Singaporean Should Know Before Starting Their First Job

Whether you're just starting out or are already in the midst of your careers, knowing your basic working rights is important. Here's the 411 on what you should already have …

Culture

9 English Phrases Singaporeans Use That May Confuse People Outside Our Little Red Dot

Use what we say on foreigners, and you're bound to make their heads spin.

Local

8 Secret Facts About Neighbourhoods In Singapore To Wow Friends From All Ends Of The Island

Facts about neighbourhoods in Singapore Compared to other countries, Singapore’s lively age of 56 is considered pretty young. But dig into our background a little, and you’ll realise that it …

Beauty & Wellness

7 Hair Myths Debunked To Combat Hair Loss And Regain Luscious Locks

Don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

Self Improvement

10 SkillsFuture Courses To Take With Your $500+ If You Haven’t Already, From Fun To Useful

Courses aren't necessarily expensive, as these 10 SkillsFuture-claimable courses prove.

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