Gary Lim, Author at City Nomads

CafesNovember 10, 2016July 28, 2024

[Closed] VXX Co-operative: Quality-Focused Coffee and Hearty Food

*Update* VXX Co-operative has closed its Foch Road location The Jalan Besar neighbourhood has long been known for its abundance of quality coff…

AMEXNovember 9, 2016November 9, 2016

Spruce Up Your Home With a Day in Thomson & Serangoon

In this era of Pinterest, Instagram, and all the picture-perfect homes you see online, it's certainly tempting to want to constantly decorate our own.…

East AsiaNovember 8, 2016May 12, 2023

Madera Group Hong Kong: Effortless Luxury in the Neon City

If you're planning a trip to Hong Kong and have never heard of the Madera Group, well, it's about time. A relatively new entrant in the city's hospitality scene, the group's two hotels offers splendid…

SingaporeNovember 7, 2016May 14, 2018

5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 7th to 13th November 2016

This week, support local talent at Hard Rock Cafe and Capital Piazza, have brunch to Bollywood-style beats, taste over 80 labels of spirits, and more.…

East AsiaNovember 5, 2016May 12, 2023

3 Reasons To Head To Gyeongju, South Korea’s Ancient Capital

Hardcore K-Pop fans may disagree with us, but believe us when we say that South Korea is not just about Seoul, street fashion, themed cafes, or pop cu…

FoodNovember 2, 2016November 2, 2016

Gastronomic Exploration with The Westin Singapore’s Complimentary Makan Trail

Are you in need of a relaxing weekend? If so, a stay at The Westin Singapore won't disappoint - first because of its late Sunday check-out and extended breakfast hours, and now, the launch of its …

Eastern CuisineNovember 1, 2016December 22, 2017

Best Restaurants in Singapore This Hairy Crab Season For Sweet, Succulent Roe

Singapore, like many countries in the region, may not have autumn, but what we do have is hairy crab season. Each October and November, Chinese restau…

SingaporeOctober 31, 2016May 14, 2018

5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 31st October to 6th November 2016

This week, party with leading Berlin-based electronic duo Âme, visit the largest literary festival in Asia, participate in a commemorative run around …

FoodOctober 27, 2016May 14, 2018

The Weekly Grub: 5 Things to Eat & Drink in Singapore This Week

This week, explore the wonderful flavours of Japan's Tochigi prefecture, clink glasses with a draft master from Suntory, tuck in to hairy crabs, and more. An Exploration of Tochigi with Chef Seiichi …

CultureOctober 26, 2016May 12, 2023

Not Quite K-Pop: The Rise of K-Performance in Seoul

There's no denying that South Korea has become one of the world's coolest brands. Here in Singapore, teens and adults alike are irrevocably taken with…

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