5 reasons why now’s a great time to visit Yangon
For all the charm of its crumbling colonial past, Yangon is one of South East Asia’s grittier cities (think Jakarta, with only mildly less gridlock). But as Myanmar continues its slow, forward-backward steps toward opening up, the former capital is becoming a boomtown for both Burmese and foreigners on the make, and a fascinating microcosm of a nation in flux. Here are at least five reasons why now’s a great time to go see the city for yourself.
MYSTICA 2014
Be enthralled by Night Safari’s annual extravaganza.
The Change MVMT Charity Pop-Up Fair
The Change MVMT is a charity pop-up fair to raise money for the Student Advisory Centre, a non-profit organization that supports low-income children and families. There will be over 50 vendors in attendance, including Spa Esprit’s The Grand Beauty Hotel, Oriole Coffee and local food producers like Eastern Granola, Second Helpings, Mofo Chili and Blend & […]
The hottest new restaurants in SE Asia
It's a good time to be a foodie with a passport as a host of sexy dining options have just opened in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Neighborhood Guide: Geylang
Geylang might be known as Singapore’s red light district but it’s also synonymous with great food. We went for a little walk and found a whole bunch of exciting new openings sprouting up in Geylang's fringe areas, giving the area a renewed vibe. Here’s what you can eat, drink and do the next time you’re in the hood.
Carvers & Co
A convivial neighborhood joint with a communal vibe serving lots of roast meats.
International Music Summit
One of the world’s largest dance music conferences will be making its Singapore debut. Expect speeches, workshops and tutorials at the Asia-Pacific edition of this event.
Muse by Didier Lourenço
Acclaimed Spanish artist Didier Lourenço will be having his first ever solo exhibition in South East Asia.
The Animal Slam
Organized by Word Forward, the last open mic night for 2014 at TAB is all about animals. You can perform as a particular animal, write a poem about animals, or sing an animal-related poem. There will be 12 performers, 3 rounds and 3 minutes each per poem. Entry is $12, but if you’re performing you […]
AfterWork at Loof
The AfterWork group (a social networking group for locals and expats) are holding their November meetup session at Loof. It’s free to go along and meet new people in a chilled and relaxed environment over a few drinks.