Singapore’s oldest working tour guide tells us about fussy Americans and the robber monkeys of the Botanic Gardens
Geraldene Lowe-Ismail, 75, is a pioneer in her field and the first to introduce walking tours. Recently handed the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to tourism, she tells of her natural interest in people, flying with chickens in Cambodia and why she would lie in front of bulldozers.
The Phygital World
Internet culture and memes are the focal point of this exhibition curated by local artist Jonathan Leong (Zxerokool). Most of the pieces are visual gags (see Leong’s and the Visual Hijack collective’s spoofs of iconic Hieronymous Bosch and Vermeer works), although video artist Brandon Tay’s pop culture-referencing prints are legitimately beautiful.
Boggi Milano
High-end Italian menswear brand Boggi Milano marks its first Singapore store.
The hot new openings in Bangkok
This town never seems to stand still and that means there's always something new to discover; here's our guide to 24 hours in the city taking in the latest hot spots to eat, drink and dance.
Seven events you shouldn’t miss this weekend
Island hopping, yet more art, American folk and a visit by an acting legend are among the highlights.
Small-batch Bourbons put to the test
Bourbon is in. It's not all about the single malt whiskeys with more American oak-barrelled bourbon coming on to the market. We blind tasted four small-batch bourbons and give you the verdict.
Celebrate Christmas with some special Korean tea lights
If you're tired of Orchard Road's Christmas lights then why not take things up a notch with a visit to a very special festive display in Korea.
Desigual Store Orchard
This high-street fashion retailer is known for its bright colors and bold patterns.
Yoga Movement (Tiong Bahru)
Popular boutique yoga chain Yoga Movement open their fourth studio in Tiong Bahru.
Barossa Christmas Feast
Merchants Wine teams up with the Kies family vineyard in Barossa Valley, Southern Australia for the last dinner of 2014. The Kies family will be bring with them five kilos of fresh Kangaroo especially for the five-course meal. Expect bottles of sparkling Merlot and a 94-point Shiraz. The dinner is limited to 30 seats, so […]