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Travel Guides & Tips

14 Budget-Friendly Things To Do In Athens So Affordable, You’ll Forget You’re In Europe

Affordable things to do in Athens, Greece We all know Greece as a romantic destination fit for a honeymoon, but beyond the blue and white facades of Santorini is …

Beauty & Wellness

5 Cheap Foundation Applicators That Are Legit Alternatives To Beauty Blenders

Cheap foundation applicators in Singapore Image credit (clockwise): The Smart Local, Belle-amie, ezbuy, The Singular Olivia For most of us who aren’t blessed with flawless skin, we’re thankful for the liquid miracle …

Travel Guides & Tips

5 Overnight Sleeper Train Trips In Asia For Gorgeous Sights Every Time You Wake

Overnight sleeper trains in Asia Image adapted from: Wikimedia Commons and Osaka Station For most of us, the default form of transport to countries that aren’t Malaysia is by plane. …

Food Reviews

This Bao Ga Liao Salted Egg Yolk Map Is Your GPS To Less Common Creations You Have To Try

Salted Egg Yolk Dishes in Singapore While trends like baked cheese tarts and Roti Boy have come and gone, salted egg yolk is one flavour that seems to get …

Latest Videos

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Businesses

This School Helps Young Working Adults Break Into The IT Industry With Specialised Courses

Fast-track IT diplomas and degrees Big tech giants such as Google and Facebook are known for having the coolest offices and highest salaries, so it’s no wonder people …

Travel Guides & Tips

9 Less Explored Snorkelling Sites In Asia Unlike Anything You’ve Seen In Bali Or Phuket

Best places to snorkel at in Asia Image Credit: Reservasi Blog As city-dwellers constantly staying on the grind, a beach getaway can be a much-needed rest from the monotony of …

Things To Do In Singapore

7 Retail/F&B Jobs To Get At Malls Near You In The Comfort Of Air-Con

Shopping centre jobs For many Singaporeans, getting a job is an initiation into adulthood – it signals that we’re somewhat responsible for our financial security. And while getting a …

Food Guides

20 NEW Cafes And Restaurants In July 2017 – Poke Lulu, Be Frank, And Hitoyoshi Ramen

Newest eateries in Singapore to visit in July Adapted from source: @cforcassan Whether you’re out with your squad, bae, or family, the common, unanswerable question that arises is always …

Tutorials & Self-Improvement

12 Kitchen Gadgets For Annoying Cooking Steps & Where To Find Them In SG

Kitchen tools that do everything for you Singaporeans love food – we’re prepared to queue for hours just to try the newest gastronomical creations, and it’s no surprise that a …

Events

10 Free & Discounted Sentosa Activities To Have A Fun Time “Overseas” On A Budget

Fun things to do in June at Sentosa The June holidays are here, and that means maximising what little time we have away from studying for the most fun. …