From fungariums to hard seltzers, here are 5 artisanal local brands to know now

Green-House 2024, Singapore’s first and largest immersive retail festival, may be over, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about the brands found there. The sustainability-focused festival, which took place from Jul 13 and 14, had over 80 local brands spanning food and fashion to home, beauty and lifestyle. Here are five brands that caught […]

Street party, chess games, storytelling and heritage tours at Qixi Fest 2024

(Her)Story of the Samsui Women Tour

Qixi Festival, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, has a rich history dating back to the Han Dynasty. It is also known as Chinese Valentine’s Day where star-crossed lovers Weaver Girl and the Cowherd could only reunite once a day. The festival was brought to Singapore by […]

Hidden Hua Hin: 8 reasons to travel to the resort town that are not the beach

Hua Hin, a beloved beach getaway for over a century, traces its roots back to the construction of a railroad connecting bustling Bangkok to this dreamy seaside town. By the mid-1920s, it had become the preferred holiday retreat for Thai nobility, drawn by its pristine coastline. The resort town remains a popular destination despite the […]

Shift into high gear at Sprint Fest this July and August 2024

After the inaugural Sprint Fest last year, the event returns with more turbocharged thrills and donut spins over not one but two weekends at Palawan Green, Sentosa, from Jul 27 to 28, and Aug 3 to 4. Organised by 2+1 Concepts, Sprint Fest 2024 aims to promote grassroots motorsports and spotlight local talent in Singapore. […]

Pop-up restaurant Mami’s Tamales brings Mexico’s iconic dish to Singapore

Everyone is familiar with tacos and burritos, but tamales? If you haven’t heard of this Mexican staple, perhaps it’s time to make a trip to Keong Saik Road. That’s where you’ll find Mami’s Tamales, Asia’s first tamales pop-up restaurant.   Tamales hold a special place in Mexican cuisine, representing centuries of tradition and culinary artistry. […]