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Art & DesignAugust 7, 2020July 22, 2024

Designs On Asia: Stiletto House, A Curvaceous Home That Thinks Outside The Box In Singapore

Picture a house in your mind and it's almost certain to be rectilinear – squarish walls, boxy roof, compact lines and right angles. This is especially…

CultureAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

On The Same Page: Higashino’s Newcomer Is An Unexpected Take On The Mystery Genre

Even with talks of potential vaccines and cures in the works, it’s difficult to forget that we are living in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. For so…

City Nomads RadioJuly 31, 2020August 19, 2024

City Nomads Radio: Planeswalker, Singapore

Once a devotee of the violin and viola, one indie music festival was all it took to make a convert of Mervin Wong. Better known by his alias Planeswalker, this Singapore artist took the plunge from cl…

CultureJuly 30, 2020July 25, 2024

Guide to Safe Fun in Singapore: Awesome Activities to Do in Groups Of 5 During Phase Two

Planning a group outing has never been easy. And now, it may seem like a herculean task to take on with options being limited by the numerous restrict…

CultureJuly 27, 2020July 22, 2024

Sustainability In Singapore: Where To Shop Zero-Waste Masks And Eco-Friendly Hand Sanitizers

It's all about keeping clean in these pandemic times, but there's no reason why we can't stay green while we're about it. Now that masks and hand sani…

BangkokJuly 24, 2020July 25, 2024

Eye Candy: We Chat with Ottara Pyne, Sommelier & Beverage Director at Gaggan Anand Restaurant Bangkok

On Eye Candy this month, we head back to Bangkok (virtually) to speak to Ottara Pyne, sommelier and beverage director at Gaggan Anand Restaurant. The Burmese American wine professional has been in the…

CultureJuly 21, 2020July 25, 2024

Film Of The Month: Little Women Is An Emotional Coming-Of-Age About Standing Up For Oneself

If you haven’t read Louisa May Alcott’s famous 1868 novel, then you're in for a treat. Garnering rave reviews for her solo directorial debut in the in…

CultureJuly 20, 2020July 22, 2024

Furniture Rental in Singapore: Where to Lease Chic Furniture for Fabulous Homes, Offices and Events

If you're someone who is always on the move, buying furniture could be a huge commitment (and investment) that might not make sense. Furniture rental …

CultureJuly 9, 2020July 17, 2024

Film Buff Alert: Singapore’s The Projector Reopens Next Wednesday With A Sizzling July Lineup

Film buffs rejoice – after three long months of Netflix and solitude, The Projector is back in business. Singapore's beloved indie cinema will throw open its doors on 15 July 2020, with a bold lineup …

CultureJuly 8, 2020July 6, 2020

On The Same Page: The Reality of Singapore In ‘This Is What Inequality Looks Like’

Against a backdrop of Black Lives Matter protests and an ongoing pandemic that has exposed many flaws in society, we are reminded time and time again,…

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