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    Dining

    Dining in Singapore is a serious pursuit. City Nomads covers the restaurants, cafes, bars, and new openings that define the city’s food culture, not just what’s new, but what’s worth going back to. Honest, well-travelled, and always hungry.

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    Christmas Takeaways 2026 in Singapore: Where to Order

    A family sits on the floor around a lit diya during a Deepavali prayer, surrounded by marigold garlands on leaf plates, a box of mithai, brass pots and offerings of fruit.

    Where to Eat for Deepavali 2026 in Singapore: Festive Lunch and Dinner Menus

    Hands holding a silver tray of orange laddu topped with pistachio and almond slivers, a Deepavali sweet, beside a bowl of pistachios.

    Deepavali 2026 in Singapore: Where to Shop for Mithai Boxes & Gift Hampers

    Seared langoustines with pineapple, crisp seaweed and fresh herbs in a golden yellow sauce, for new restaurants in Singapore September 2026.

    Just Opened September 2026: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore

    Server in traditional Bavarian lederhosen carrying multiple full beer steins at an Oktoberfest celebration in Singapore

    Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2026 in Singapore

    A plated dessert of spiced cake with crumble, quenelles of cream and ice cream, and a translucent orange tuile, served in a rounded stone bowl.

    Just Opened August 2026: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore

    Art Deco pre-war shophouse block on Tiong Poh Road in Tiong Bahru, Singapore, with curved red roof and street-level cafes.

    Best Cafes in Tiong Bahru, Singapore: Where to Eat & Drink

    Intricately carved mooncake mould rests on a wooden cutting board, showcasing traditional Mid-Autumn Festival craftsmanship.

    Where to Get Mooncakes in Singapore this Mid-Autumn 2026

    Skewers of grilled meat cooking on a charcoal grill, char marks visible on the glaze

    Just Opened July 2026: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore

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  • Culture
    Culture

    Singapore and Asia’s cultural life moves fast. Between gallery openings, sold-out concerts, and theatre runs that vanish before you’ve heard about them, knowing where to look matters. City Nomads covers the art exhibitions, cinema releases, live music, and theatre that shape how this city thinks, feels, and gathers.

    Cast of Wild Rice’s Monkey Goes West in costume as Ah Tang, the Monkey King, Pigsy, Sandy, Red Boy, King Bull and Princess Iron Fan against an orange cloud backdrop

    Monkey Goes West Returns to Wild Rice This Holiday Season in Singapore

    A girl laughs while patting a brown calf in a wooden barn, a still from Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Lessons from a Calf.

    Objectifs Short Film Festival Brings Hirokazu Koreeda to Singapore This October

    Performers dance on stage under purple lights at DARE Festival, with a performer in glasses and a blue floral shirt in front and dancers in kebaya behind.

    DARE Festival 2026 Turns the MRT Into Theatre With Who Stole My Spotlight?

    George Harliono and Hera Hyesang Park sit together at a grand piano, both looking down at the keys as he smiles

    Étoile: George Harliono and Hera Hyesang Park share the Esplanade stage this December

    Silhouetted crowd dances beneath a triangular stage lit in blue and red smoke at a Rainbow Disco Club festival, with a DJ performing inside the illuminated booth.

    Rainbow Disco Club Makes Its Singapore Debut This October with DJ Nobu, Antal and Kuniyuki

    A race car speeding past Rolex signage on the Marina Bay Street Circuit during Singapore Grand Prix weekend

    Things to Do During F1 Singapore 2026: Best Events for Singapore Grand Prix Weekend

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  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle

    Home is where everything begins. City Nomads covers the interiors, objects, and home appliances that make living well a considered pursuit, not just aesthetics, but the everyday choices that shape how a space feels and functions.

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    What to Buy on iHerb Singapore: 6 Supplements and Everyday Essentials We Keep Restocking

    Tribecar co-founder Adrian Lee, standing beside a grey-green Tribecar car sharing MPV, in front of Tribecar and Popular Rent A Car by Tribecar signage in Singapore.

    Interview with Tribecar’s Adrian Lee: Is Car Sharing in Singapore Dying?

    PUMA x ROSÉ Speedcat sneakers in burgundy and brown nubuck leather with wrapped laces, stacked on an olive green backdrop with white butterflies.

    PUMA x ROSÉ Returns With Two Autumn-Toned Speedcat Editions This October

    Close-up of a man in a tailored charcoal suit adjusting his tie, hand resting on the jacket's lapel

    Best Tailors in Bangkok: Made-To-Measure & Bespoke Suits

    Two women compete in the outdoor run event at UFIT Games, Singapore's new partner-based fitness competition

    UFIT Games Brings Singapore’s Newest Partner-Based Fitness Competition to Dover Court This October

    Cryptocurrency trading screen showing a candlestick price chart in a downward trend, with live price data displayed alongside.

    How to Buy Bitcoin in Singapore: A Practical Guide for Curious Investors

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  • Wellness
    Wellness

    Wellness in Singapore has never been more varied or more serious. City Nomads covers the spa treatments and massages in Asia worth booking, the yoga and pilates studios that earn their regulars, the run clubs changing how people move, and the ice baths, nutrition, and meditation practices reshaping how the city recovers.

    Rugby player in yellow shorts pulling a fallen opponent up by his taped hand on a grass pitch

    Common Knee Injuries in Singapore’s Weekend Athletes (and When to See a Specialist)

    Two boxers sparring in headgear and gloves inside a boxing ring at a gymTwo boxers sparring in headgear and gloves inside a boxing ring at a gym

    Best Boxing Gyms in Singapore For Satisfying Workouts and Trainings

    Four runners ascend a curved concrete ramp in a multi-storey car park, captured mid-stride from above during an On Squad Race event.

    On Squad Race Brings its Car Park Relay to Singapore in June

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  • Travel
    Travel

    Travel is one of the great privileges of living in Singapore. City Nomads covers where to go, where to stay, and where to eat across Asia, Europe, and everywhere worth a long weekend. Practical where it needs to be, inspiring where it should be. Real travel, researched properly.

    A commuter holds a phone showing the TransitNow app’s real-time bus arrival time for bus 7 to Clementi Interchange, with a boarding alert set at the SMU stop, as a green bus 7 approaches a Singapore bus stop.

    TransitNow Brings Real-Time Bus Arrival Times and Stop Alerts to Your Commute

    Canal boats docked along an Amsterdam canal lined with historic gabled buildings and a passing tram

    Things to Do in Amsterdam: A Local’s Guide Beyond the Tourist Trail

    Museum Phuket yellow clock tower building in Phuket Old Town

    Phuket Old Town: Our Guide to a Cultural Adventure on the Other Side of the Island in Thailand

    Aerial view of the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay skyline at sunrise, with the Marina Bay Street Circuit track visible below

    F1 Singapore 2026 Hotel Guide: Where to Stay for the Singapore Grand Prix

    Field of pink and purple chive blossoms under a blue sky in Furano, Hokkaido

    Fenix Furano: A Summer Base in Furano Valley for Wine, Cheese, and Flowers

    A Guide to Tochigi Prefecture, Japan: Places to Visit and Things to Do on a Day or Weekend Trip from Tokyo

    Boudhanath Stupa's golden spire and all-seeing eyes framed by colourful Tibetan prayer flags

    Things to Do in Kathmandu, Nepal: A 4-Day Itinerary

    Travellers pulling luggage through a sunlit airport terminal corridor with floor-to-ceiling windows and long shadows across the floor.

    How to Be More Financially Savvy as a Frequent Traveller

    Blue Lagoon, Comino, Malta, with turquoise water, limestone cliffs, and boats anchored in a sheltered bay

    Malta Citizenship by Merit: What the 2026 Framework Actually Requires

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  • Events
    Events

    Singapore and Asia have no shortage of things happening. The question is knowing which ones matter. City Nomads curates the events worth your time, from one-night-only performances and market weekends to the cultural moments that define a season. Updated weekly, editorially driven.

    Cast of Wild Rice’s Monkey Goes West in costume as Ah Tang, the Monkey King, Pigsy, Sandy, Red Boy, King Bull and Princess Iron Fan against an orange cloud backdrop

    Monkey Goes West Returns to Wild Rice This Holiday Season in Singapore

    Performers dance on stage under purple lights at DARE Festival, with a performer in glasses and a blue floral shirt in front and dancers in kebaya behind.

    DARE Festival 2026 Turns the MRT Into Theatre With Who Stole My Spotlight?

    George Harliono and Hera Hyesang Park sit together at a grand piano, both looking down at the keys as he smiles

    Étoile: George Harliono and Hera Hyesang Park share the Esplanade stage this December

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Welcome to Culture Vault – your go-to hub for creative inspiration. Dive into diverse artistic voices, from local talents shaping Singapore’s scene to international innovators making waves globally. Explore their stories, perspectives, and creative journeys, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of culture and art that defines our world.

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Here & Queer: What It Is Like Living As A Queer Person In Singapore

The queer movement has been around for centuries, but in today’s world, being openly queer still comes with its challenges....
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Embracing Queer Excellence: 5 Singapore-Based LGBTQIA+ Creatives That We Admire

Singapore’s queer creative scene is vibrant and diverse, featuring artists who push boundaries and redefine norms through their unique talents....
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Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI): The Speakeasy of Singapore’s Theatre Education

Hidden gems and speakeasies captivate us, especially in the realms of cuisine and drinks. Yet, there’s an equally intriguing hidden...
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International Women’s Month: Judy Wee’s Inspiring Quest To Support Individuals With Physical Disabilities In Singapore

We may not have control over our birth circumstances, but we have the power to shape our lives. In this...
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International Women’s Day: May Chow, A Culinary Maverick and Advocate Redefining Asian Cuisine

As a women-led publication, City Nomads proudly champions the voices of trailblazing women who continually shatter barriers and redefine industries....
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Mixing Cultures: Korean Bartenders In Singapore Shaking Up The Cocktail Scene

Beyond K-pop and K-dramas, there isa new wave of of K-frenzy going round in Singapore – in the form of...
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Culture Vault: Festival Director, Pooja Nansi Reflects On Her Journey with Singapore Writers Festival & Shares What To Look Out For This Year

First started in 1986 as a biennial festival, the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) today has become a cultural cornerstone for...
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Culture Vault: Sunda Festival’s Ode to Music, Creativity, and Community by The Folks Behind Ice Cream Sundays & FuFu Creative

In a fast-paced city like Singapore, it often leaves us craving a touch of nature’s beauty and the soothing embrace...
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Culture Vault: Kathleen Bu on Her Honest Take On Filmmaking & Making The Audience Feel Something

Lights, camera, action! Beyond Singapore’s bustling entertainment and events scene lies a burgeoning film industry that is yearning to captivate...
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Culture Vault: Bobby Luo, The Man Behind Singapore’s Happening Queer Nightlife & Social Events

Introducing Culture Vault – your go-to reservoir of inspiration. This space celebrates the diverse creative spirits that shape and fuel our...
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