Emily Seow, Author at City Nomads

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsJanuary 8, 2018March 26, 2019

Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: A Rustic Luxury Retreat with Spacious Villas in KL

Prefer a city break over a beach escape for your next holiday? While Kuala Lumpur might seem like a larger, grungier older sibling to Singapore, the c…

Eastern CuisineJanuary 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Ownself Make Chef: Chef Shen Tan Gets Innovative with Mod Sin in Private Kitchen Dining Experience

When was the last time you had Chef Shen Tan’s food? Perhaps it was at Revolution Coffee, where her signature nasi lemak is served for under $10, or a…

DrinksDecember 31, 2017May 18, 2020

Restaurant Review: Contemporary Americana at OverEasy Fullerton, Singapore

Like most people my age, I stumbled upon OverEasy years ago, when hunger pangs struck in the middle of a night out at The Butter Factory. The memory of scarfing down their piping hot, rich, and go…

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsDecember 29, 2017March 26, 2019

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Romantic Colonial Vibes, Pampering Spa Treatments and a Smashing Afternoon Tea

Malaysia might not be the friendliest to international travellers right now, given that the government implemented a RM10 per room per night tourism t…

DrinksDecember 17, 2017May 18, 2020

Butcher Boy Singapore: Andrew Walsh’s Asian-Influenced Grill, Restaurant and Bar on Keong Saik Road

Keong Saik Road has been a revolving door of restaurants ever since gentrification set in, and only the best keep their spot and thrive in the nei…

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsDecember 13, 2017July 25, 2024

The Sanchaya, Bintan: A Luxe Beach Resort Weekend Break with Old World Colonial Charm and Southeast Asian Inflections

Looking for a luxury trip somewhere? If jetting off to Bali or Phuket involves time that you don’t have and you’ve done enough staycations, thankfully, there’s a whole new world in Bintan that could b…

Hotels, Resorts & RetreatsDecember 5, 2017July 25, 2024

Singapore Staycation Spotlight: Capella Singapore for Spectacular Sunsets and Pampering at Auriga Spa

It seems that we can’t stay away from Sentosa when the year-end comes around, especially since we can’t afford the time to get on a plane and go somew…

DrinksDecember 2, 2017July 22, 2024

Five Marbles Singapore: Cheap Craft Beer and Casual Bistro Fare with an Asian Twist in Bras Basah

With a name inspired by a communal childhood game, it’s clear that the founders of Five Marbles are looking to build a watering hole where one can see…

FoodNovember 27, 2017July 25, 2024

Bottomless Brunch in Singapore: Modern Asian-Influenced Brunch Plates at Adrift by David Myers, Marina Bay Sands Singapore

After stuffing ourselves with dim sum alongside glasses of Ruinart at Yan Ting last month, we head to Marina Bay Sands this month for brunch plates with a modern Asian twist, courtesy of celebrity c…

AustraliaNovember 21, 2017May 10, 2023

How to Spend Four Days in Sydney, Australia: Fine Dining, Beaches, Street Art, and Craft Spirits

It’s hard to make a choice between Melbourne and Sydney – the two great cities of Australia offer much to eat and drink, and to see and do all year ro…

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