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Art & DesignAugust 2, 2017July 23, 2024

Stylish Souvenirs from Singapore: Where to Buy Quirky and Non-Kitschy Keepsakes

Forget the tacky Merlion stuff; there are better souvenirs and collectibles easily accessible that'll make a much better quality piece of Singapore to…

CultureJuly 30, 2017May 14, 2018

5 Things to Do This Week in Singapore: 31 July to 6 August 2017

Usher in the month of August by revisiting one of the greatest architectural icons of Singapore, before embarking on a high-octane week, as Reza Hasni…

City Nomads RadioJuly 28, 2017December 15, 2024

City Nomads Radio: The Beat Usagi

In this edition of City Nomads Radio, The Beat Usagi, also known as Kevin Ho who's also the editor at Honeycombers shares with us his love for dance music, his debut single, and his hopes of inspirin…

CultureJuly 24, 2017May 12, 2023

Thrift Shopping in Shimokitazawa: Tokyo’s Secondhand Store Haven

Just as gaudy fashion reigns king in Japan's Harajuku and whisky bars fill the streets of Ginza, Shimokitazawa - in western Tokyo city - carves its ow…

CultureJuly 23, 2017March 4, 2026

5 Things to Do This Week in Singapore: 24 July to 30 July 2017

From a much-anticipated indie concert to a cutting-edge contemporary dance performance, there's plenty to look forward to this week. You can also ushe…

InterviewsJuly 21, 2017July 22, 2024

Eye Candy: We Speak To Tim De Cotta, Singapore Music Activist and Director of Getai Group

Spirited and determined, bassist-vocalist extraordinaire Tim De Cotta is a familiar and popular face in the local R&B, soul, funk, and jazz community, having performed under his eponymous solo…

CultureJuly 20, 2017March 15, 2018

Fiction Books to Read: 7 Fascinating Singapore Storybooks You Probably Never Knew Existed

The sound of F-16 fighter jets and choppers roaring in the distance are becoming a more frequent occurrence these days, reminding us that Singapore's …

InterviewsJuly 17, 2017July 22, 2024

10 Questions with John Kunkel, Founder & CEO of USA F&B Group 50 Eggs and The Bird at Marina Bay Sands

It's been almost 16 years of opening new restaurants, but John Kunkel is showing no signs of slowing down. This July, the founder and Chief Executive …

CultureJuly 16, 2017December 15, 2024

5 Things to Do This Week in Singapore: 17 July to 23 July 2017

Forget your midweek slump, as you look forward to a packed itinerary of arts, music and theatrical events - not to forget a wholesome weekend filled with good food and equally splendid company, of cou…

CultureJuly 13, 2017March 4, 2026

Musicals in Singapore: Interview with Jean Tay, Playwright of The Great Wall Musical: One Woman’s Journey

This July, Glowtape Productions will be presenting a captivating profoundly moving musical, The Great Wall Musical: One Woman’s Journey, based on one …

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