Scene & Heard: Music and Art
Marching On January was a month of great music, what with Laneway Festival and Big Night Out in the books. Turns out March is just as jam-packed, what with Santana (March 4), Mosaic Music Festival (March 8-17), American rock legend Journey (March 19) and Timbre Rock & Roots (March 21-22). Recently confirmed are two Grammy […]
Viva Vang Vieng
With the backpacker party seemingly over, this small resort town is heading in a greener, more luxurious direction.
Vang Vieng in 24 Hours
6:30AM Morning Breeze No matter where you stay, wake up early to breathe in the morning mist of Vang Vieng at its coolest when the limestone mountains barely peek through the clouds. 9AM Jang Cave (Thum Jang) Jang means “numb” in Lao and that explains your feeling after climbing up the 150 steps to the […]
Cassis Brasserie
SunnyHills
The popular Taiwanese pineapple cake brand’s first store in Singapore is a stripped-down and minimal-chic space where you can sit down and enjoy its pastries along with a free cup of tea at the huge cedar table.
First Monocle pop-up in Singapore hits BooksActually in time for Valentine’s Day
Monocle's founder and editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé will be there, too.
Crowne Plaza Kochi
Located on the banks of the Kundannoor River, the 269-room establishment boasts clear views of the city’s backwaters, a health centre, an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Also on offer are food and beverage outlets like Mosaic, an all-day dining eatery with traditional Keralan and international fare, Trilogi, a seafood specialist with a live kitchen, […]
Sakuraya Fish Market
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Liberty Cafe
It’s a wholesale business most days, but around once a month, they open to the public. The coffee is amazing enough to stalk their Facebook page and figure out when they’ll be open next.
Immigrants
This laid-back gastropub in Joo Chiat serves up mean Peranakan and Eurasian bites alongside a respectable list of whiskeys and craft beers. There are tipples including Barney’s Flats Oatmeal Stout and Trappistes Rocheforte 6 for the beer fans, as well as a selection of single malts like Hakushu 12 Year Old and Glenmorangie 18 Years […]