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.
A Travel Guide to Climbing Rinjani in Lombok
Too obscure for most bucket lists, climbing Rinjani is the highlight of any trip to Lombok.
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.
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).
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 […]