Joanne Chim, Author at TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal

Culture

4 Heartwarming Stories That Prove Singaporeans Care For Each Other More Than We Let On

Caring Singaporean stories Singaporeans are widely known to be kiasu and kancheong – just pay a visit to Jewel Changi and you’ll likely spot someone shoving their way to …

Businesses

4FUN – This Website Offers Unique Fitness Classes For $4 Like Yoga With Sushi So You Can Keep Fit On A Budget

Budget fitness classes with 4FUN Not everyone can afford to maintain a gym membership in Singapore, but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible to keep fit. Plus you also wouldn’t …

Inspiration

6 Athletes From Singapore Who Have Been Quietly Clinching World Championship Titles For Our Country

Young athletes from Singapore When it comes to athletes who represent Singapore, we immediately think of names like Joseph Schooling or Li Jiawei. But aside from the Olympics, there are …

Events

Suntec City Has A New Pop-Up With Free Tile Painting & Brick Moulding Workshops To Encourage A Caring Culture

SG Cares event at Suntec City Some 200 years ago, Singapore was merely a jungle. Then, we became a fishing village in the 1800s. Today in 2019, here we …

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Tutorials & Self-Improvement

5 Non-Deskbound Jobs In Social Service For Fresh Grads Looking Beyond The CBD 9-5

Working in social service in Singapore Image credit from left to right: Social Service Tribe – featuring a Youth Worker and an Occupational Therapist Wondering what you’re going to …

Businesses

6 Stores That Sell Rare Japanese Snacks So You Don’t Trouble Holidaying Friends To Buy Back

Japanese snacks in Singapore When it comes to rare and new snacks, you can always count on the Japanese to come up with whacky new items. And we’ve all …

Malaysia

8 Cheap Nail Salons In JB With Gel Manicures From Just $14.96

Affordable nail salons in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Image adapted from: Fairy Nail, Nobelle Nail House Getting a manicure after a tiring week is one of the best ways a girl …

Activities

8 Calligraphy Classes In Singapore That Will Teach You Brush Lettering Worthy Of Pinterest

Calligraphy classes in Singapore Image credit: @lettersandmiles, @jcraydesigns If you’ve caught yourself staring wide-eyed at calligraphy videos, mesmerised by flourishes that go in endless loops, you’re not alone. For most …

Events

Outdoor Venture’s Warehouse Sale – Up To 70% Off On Brands Like Under Armour, ASICS & The North Face

Outdoor Venture’s 2019 sale Image adapted from: Outdoor Venture, @livactiv With the year flying by, your next overseas getaway will be here in no time. But instead of hunting …

Food Guides

7 Garden-Themed Cafes In Singapore For A Dose Of Greenery In The Comfort Of Aircon

Garden-themed cafes in Singapore Image adapted from: Picnic We Singaporeans live and work in a concrete jungle, so it’s always nice to take a break amidst nature once in a …