May the 4th be with you at Science Centre Singapore

Prepare for a galactic adventure as Science Centre Singapore hosts the annual “May the 4th” celebration for the first time ever, in commemoration of Star Wars Day.  The celebrations are part of the Centre’s Sci-Fi Fiesta (May 1 to 5) as it brings guests on a science-tastic adventure through the lens of science-fiction elements and […]

Singapore is now home to world’s largest Mercure hotel with 989 rooms

The world’s largest Mercure hotel has just opened in Club Street, bringing a vibrant local-themed design and an impressive repertoire of 989 rooms to one of Singapore’s busiest urban districts. A property under the larger umbrella of hospitality group Accor, Mercure Icon Singapore City Centre embodies its Singaporean roots beginning from its facade which draws […]

‘Hamilton’ review: Intense, exciting and unconventional

After much anticipation, Broadway musical Hamilton finally graced the stage at Marina Bay Sands’ Sands theatre. The emotional and action-packed musical blew audiences away with incredible vocal performances, choreography, and music that redefines the genre of musical theatre. It’s no wonder Hamilton has won multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize as well as Tony, Grammy, […]

Infinite layers of green unveil nature’s delights at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

To redefine luxury and sustainable design, the first Banyan Tree Escape in the lush wilderness of northern Ubud is both enriching and soulful. Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, the adult-only destination invites its guests to explore the limits of their inhibitions by staying in a repurposed ironwood open-air bale and communing with the forces of […]

#10minswith… Christina Rasmussen and Sasha Wijidessa, co-owners of Fura

#10minswith is a monthly series featuring leaders, creatives and entrepreneurs who dare to chart their own path in Singapore and across the region.   Hot on the heels of (now-defunct) plant-based Mallow comes Fura, another pioneering bar and restaurant concept by the same co-owner and life partner duo, Noma-trained Danish-American forager chef Christina Rasmussen and […]

Swatch and Japanese graphic artist Verdy join forces for art installation and limited-edition watch at Biennale Arte 2024

A collaborative timepiece is a great way for time-honoured watchmakers to strut their stuff, while paying homage to cultural titbits firmly outside the sometimes-stuffy world of horology. This limited-edition chronometer by Swatch, however, is anything but stuffy.  The Vick Bronze By Verdy ($144) embodies the irreverent creativity of celebrated Japanese graphic artist Verdy – best […]

23 awesome things to do in April 2024

Local theatre productions and thought-provoking exhibitions heat up the month of April, while festivals cool temperatures with boozy drinks and joyful water fights.   New and noteworthy: Ultimate Bruno Mars experience Apr 1 to 7; Lau Pa Sat The national monument will be hosting an ultimate Bruno Mars experience for fans and foodies, in line […]