Almost a century ago, the port of Singapore (then known as Nanyang) was bustle with activity as boats from faraway places arrived here bringing people from different walks of life, all around the world in search of their hopes for…
Hotel Review: Village Katong (Katong V) Hotel
Peranakans and Peranakan culture is unique to South East Asia. Inter-marriages of Chinese and Malays, this ethnic group leaves a special mark in my heart; largely because my paternal ancestors were Straits-born Peranakans. Growing up, I often wonder why my…
A new hotel opens its doors in the corridor of Singapore’s Peranakan Heritage
The landscape in the midst of the famous shophouse corridors in Katong seems untouched, but in there lies a new gem to be found. Village Hotel Katong, also known as Katong opens its doors on 06 November 2013, the newest…
[CLOSED] Big Bear Bistro and Bar: Hidden Gem in the City
Lately, many little tiny restaurants have to slowly populating the island creating a whole new trend of off the commercial chain restaurant dining. These little restaurants are often start-ups by young and unknown chefs and restaurateurs whom are passionate about…
Ramen Champion: A Challenge between Ramen Contenders
At a recent visit to Ramen Champion, I came to realize that: good stuff never last forever…. because the better stuff is coming your way next. While the irony that I haven’t tasted ramen during my trip to Japan in…
Singapore Airlines – The Lengths we go to…
Recently, our airliner had done it again with a series of 3 impressive ads. I wanna just do a shout-out cause I love our nation’s airline carrier. As a student studying advertising, I love that subtle message…