The Most Spectacular Architectural Wonders to Explore in Singapore
Singapore is often dubbed – and occasionally disparaged – as a concrete jungle. Yet the term 'concrete jungle' does little to capture Singapore's many…
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Explore the world with City Nomads. In our Travel column, discover hidden gems, get expert travel tips, and find inspiration from globetrotters’ stories. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or dreaming of far-off places, our guides, reviews, and insights will make your journeys unforgettable.
Designs On Asia: An Old Toa Payoh Flat Gets A Retro Makeover For A Young, Yoga-Loving Couple in Singapore
If you have grandparents living in heritage estates like Toa Payoh, you might have fond memories of the standard three-room flats of the 1960s. Think …
Eye Candy: We Have a Difficult Conversation About Ageing, Sickness, Death, and Care with Writer-Artist Sam Domingo
Leon Trotsky once said that “art is not a mirror to hold up to society, but a hammer with which you shape it”. After reading Sam Domingo’s poem submitted to ‘To Let The Light In’ - a multinational and…
The Most Colourful Street Art Hubs Around The World From Asia to Africa
You don't need to set foot in a museum to admire some of the world's best art. Generations of graffiti pioneers and rule-breakers have turned the stre…
Wander From Home: See the Gothic Beauty and Dynamic Art Culture of Barcelona, Spain
While COVID-19 measures are gradually loosening up all around the world, leisure travelling might not be an option for some time yet. For those who ca…
Singapore Staycation Spotlight: Hotel G, A Bras Basah Hideout with Vintage-Meets-Surrealist Style
Even by boutique hotel standards, Hotel G Singapore is a bit of an eccentric. Tucked away in Bras Basah, this hotel's special brand of whimsy might best be described as vintage-meets-surrealism, toppe…
Designs On Asia: Shophouse Living Comes True in a Peranakan-Inspired Terrace Home in Siglap, Singapore
For most of us, living in a Peranakan shophouse is nothing more than a far-off fantasy – these slices of Singapore's heritage are quaint, colourful, a…
Eye Candy: We Talk Career Switches With Pete Campbell, Self-Taught Cook and MasterChef Australia 2021 Contestant
We've all whipped up a plate of pasta or two, but it's a colossal leap from bolognese to becoming a fine dining chef – especially when you're starting…
Wander From Home: Explore the Ancient History and Quiet Romance of Rome, Italy
With its roots in one of the most powerful and ancient civilizations in human history, Rome is steeped in historical intrigue. The former nucleus of the Roman Empire, The Eternal City was home to some…
Singapore Staycation Spotlight: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Breathes Fresh Life Into the Green Hotel Scene
For close to a decade, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering has been Singapore's last word in hotel eco-chic, with its iconic façade draped in vertical gree…