The Oberoi, Lombok
Conveniently situated for both trips up Mount Rinjani and across to the nearby Gili Islands, this resort occupies a truly stunning plot of oceanfront land. Its 20 villas and 30 pavilions are spread across 24 acres of grounds and the resort also boasts a tennis court, a beach club (with PADI dive center) and its […]
Cape Sienna Phuket Hotel & Villas
Located in the posh villa-dotted hills above sleepy Kamala Beach (AKA “Millionaire’s Mile”) is this “adults-only” resort where even their basic “studio” units have proper balconies that look out over the Andaman Sea and most of the public areas—lobby, F&B outlets, spa and pools—offer endless photo opportunities.
Creative Destruction: Peranakan Museum brings the noise in time for Night Festival 2013
The Peranakan Museum launches an exciting campaign involving local musical acts The Observatory, Kiat from Syndicate and AION and a public music production competition.
I-S to give away 10 pairs of golden tickets to 1 World Music Festival 2013
Score a pair of golden tickets to 1 World Music Festival when you pick up the August 23 issue of I-S Magazine.
Xinyao Reunion Concert
Admire a uniquely Singaporean style of Chinese pop music.
Singapore Pinacotheque de Paris
Paris’ largest private art museum Pinacotheque de Paris opens its first Asian outpost, in Singapore.
A Travel Guide to Climbing Rinjani in Lombok
Too obscure for most bucket lists, climbing Rinjani is the highlight of any trip to Lombok.
Common Man Coffee Roasters
This café and roastery is a collab between 40 Hands’ Harry Grover and Australian roaster Five Senses. They offer a mean cappuccino ($5) as well as savories like green pea fritters ($22). Eat this at Common Man Coffee Roasters: Turkish Common Man Breakfast. It’s one of I-S Magazine’s 50 things to eat before you die […]
Drury Lane
Located in a charming red shophouse, this cozy eatery offers light cafe bites like orange financiers ($3.50) and rendang flatbread ($9), as well as hearty plates such as grilled beef pasta ($14). Chow down on your meal in an rustic space, outfitted with quirky pieces including pastel blue stools and light fixtures made from glass […]
Relational Goods
This cute cafe serves dishes like garlic mushroom risotto ($13) and desserts like key lime crumb cake ($5.50), which are available for takeaway or for delivery (within the Joo Chiat area).