Machicon 101
Here’s what you need to know about Japanese dating event Machicon: Basically, it’s a three-stage buffet. You hit three (out of nine) restaurants/bars at different points of the night and graze on food and drinks like red wine with Coke. The people attending these are mostly Japanese expats. Their English isn’t great. They seem more […]
NEW! on Escape Routes: Anantara opens in Yunnan, Vang Vieng goes luxe and an intimate Chiang Mai getaway
Escape Routes is I-S Magazine’s weekly travel newsletter, filled with exciting news on hotel openings, flights, insider tips and more! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s in the most recent edition of Escape Routes: Learn about Yunnan’s ethnic tribes at the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa Explore an untouched Philippine escape at El Nido Pangulasian […]
NEW! on The Dish on Dining: Liberty Coffee
I-S checked out Liberty Coffee on one of the rare days it was open, for great coffee and yummy cake. “Liberty doesn’t keep regular hours to be coy. It’s just primarily a roaster and not a retailer. In any case, the place didn’t disappoint. The narrow space was packed full of caffeine-hungry individuals like ourselves when […]
Singapore River One Underpass Art Project: Every night is date night
This has come two weeks too late for Valentine’s Day but hey, just because the flowers are cheaper and restaurant reservations aren’t impossible to get doesn’t mean you can’t go out on a date. And this is a really nice date idea, especially since we’re not known for our lovely, nature-filled walking routes (or fun […]