Author: Alfieyah Abdullah

Feeling the fear of missing out (FOMO) from the hype of Tokyo’s bubble tea theme park? Come down to Singapore’s 1st ever Bubble Tea Festival at Ace The Place Community Club (CC). Organised by youths from the ACE The Place CC, their aim is to spread the love (and current dedication) for bubble tea to the masses, all for only S$5 a ticket! There’ll be uniquely-designed bubble tea games like Catching Tapiocas, Bubble Ring Toss and even a dunk tank; perfect for this heat! Just make sure you bring an extra set of clothes, a towel and avoid wearing white.…

Here’s a tweet for you! This September school holidays, Jurong Bird Park is offering free admission from 6 – 15 September 2019 to be one with their feathered friends! Tickets are usually S$30 for adults, S$17 for children (3-12 years old) and S$20 for senior citizens. Although admission to the park is free, there are certain enclosures that will require you to pay a small sum. Out of the 15 different enclosures, Waterfall Aviary, Indoor Penguin Coast, Lory Loft, Wings of Asia and Parrot Paradise will cost S$2 each. The Kings of the Skies show at the Hawk Arena and…

With durian season almost over (thank goodness!), I know many will be missing the allure that the spiky green fruit will bring. I won’t. However, that’s beside the point. If you want to continue expressing your adurian-tion (adoration) for the fruit without having people wrinkle their noses at you in public spaces, this durian cushion from Malaysia lifestyle store Life Warehouse will probably help! The fines in Singapore won’t allow us to bring durians onto public transportation, but no one can say no to this odourless, cotton-filled version. Measuring approximately 50cm wide, this cushion is a perfect width for hugging. Plus,…

It’s time to bring back the 90s! From 15 August to 11 September 2019, get a different free Super Mario themed toy with every Happy Meal purchase at McDonald’s Singapore. There are eight different toys to choose from, and no, it’s not just for kids to enjoy! Play Mario and Luigi table hockey with your friends or pretend you’re on a quest to save Princess Peach with the Peach Castle Race. Test your thinking skills with the Super Mario Tic Tac Toe and then you might as well test your patience with the Super Mario cube. In addition to the…

Everyone’s travelling to far-off places like Europe, Australia and even the Middle East; be it for a honeymoon, a well-deserved escape from reality or just to spice up your ‘gram life. Sure, those places are cool, but occasionally they can either burn a bigger hole in our pocket than we’d like or everyone else seems to have visited the location at least once. Stay closer to home and still get that much-needed break with this list of little-known places and activities in Asia. 1. Feed Rabbits At Okunoshima Island In Japan (Rabbit Island) Okunoshima Island has had a rough history…

It’s getting increasingly hotter as August goes by. Yet, despite the comforting allure of air-conditioning in the office, we want to get out to see daylight. I feel like I’m getting skin cancer by the second, especially with the heat. On top of that, sunscreen bottles have never been cute or remotely travel-sized. Thank goodness for the new No-Fry Zone kiosks in Sentosa. Cheap sunscreen! Pioneered by 40-year old entrepreneur Dennis Soon, these sunscreen dispensing kiosks can be found in Sentosa Island’s Tanjong and Siloso Beaches. Inspired by the Giant Supertrees in Gardens by The Bay, this Instagram worthy sunscreen…

If you’re constantly hungry at night and the thought of food is causing you insomnia, I suggest you splurge and get this udon blanket. It might just solve your sleeping problems too. The “sleeping udon” as it’s been dubbed by popular head therapy shop, Goku No Kimochi, is designed to provide you with a good night’s sleep by providing good sleeping postures. It’s made up of vertical and horizontal noodles that can be freely connected which means you get a truly flexible sleeping posture that doesn’t disrupt your sleep cycle- five different sleeping postures to be exact. The five modes include ‘udon-udon…

Japan’s bringing you closer to the all-too-familiar Sanrio character with their opening of the Hello Kitty Showbox on Awaji Island in Hyogo prefecture. The Hello Kitty Showbox will showcase full lineups of Sanrio artwork, music and performances; all of which you can enjoy whilst you indulge in hearty meals at the Hello Kitty cafe or restaurant. Enjoy three-dimensional Hello Kitty projections and a visual show at the Hello Kitty Dream Gallery, revel in the interactivity of the Hello Kitty Dream Entertainment show where you’ll be able to join in and sing a medley of songs and partake in dances and…

If beach parties are too mainstream for you, why not join in the fun at Asia’s largest festival at sea? From 13th to 15th November, climb onboard the Genting Dream cruise for It’s The Ship 2019 edition! Check out our It’s The Ship post-party experience article from 2018 to learn more. This year’s electrifying festival brings you closer to legendary parties and music acts from around the world; all ready to make sure you a splashin’ good time! Put your hands in the air to the tunes by headliners, Nervo and Quintino, hardstyle DJ Darren Styles and electronic bass masters…

Singapore’s premier music and arts festival, Neon Lights, returns to Fort Canning Park on the 23rd and 24th of November 2019. With over 150 music and art performances over the two days to enjoy, you’ll be thoroughly entertained. The festival line-up this year is a mix of Southeast Asia exclusive performances like Sigur Ros and Foals as well as international acts. Headlining Saturday’s show are British band Mumford and Sons and electronic duo Honne, whilst Sunday’s show features Halsey and Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora. In addition to the two days of entertainment, there’s a pre-festival community radio session happening at Ann…

On days when I actually find the time to go to the beach and absorb the sun, I’m always at least with one friend who is slathering half a bottle of sunscreen on herself.  If I had known the facekini existed, I’d have asked her to just put it on and save her the trouble. Think about it. It’s like you’re putting basting yourself in grease every few hours to sit in an oven (the sun). The China city of Qingdao is home to the facekini; a mask designed for beachgoers and swimmers that covers everything except your eyes, nose…

I have a burning issue. I walk into Bath & Body Works and buy wayyyy too many candles for my own good. If you thought their packaging suits your room aesthetic, you’ll definitely think this new gift idea is well… lit. Available on South Korean handcrafted marketplace IDUS, the face candle is one that you might want to consider adding to your growing collection of useless trinkets. The 100-gram candle can be created to resemble your face (or if you’d like it as a gift, your friend’s). All you have to do is send photos of you or your friends…

I have a love-hate relationship with eyeliner. My eyes get watery after staring too long at my laptop and I end up prodding my eye. The result? Panda-eyes, on top of my raccoon eye bags; I now have a zoo on my face. Launched in July 2019, The Feisty Chick is a Singapore-founded cosmetic brand created to help makeup-fiends achieve flawless makeup effortlessly. The Feisty Chick’s Winged Liner sets are not only designed to facilitate our failure to draw the perfect winged liner but its supposedly quick-drying, waterproof and smudge-proof. Each winged liner set comprises of two products – one…

Haven’t had enough of Disney despite all the new Disney movie releases? Cross the causeway to Kuala Lumpur and fuel your inner Disney fanatic with Malaysia’s Tsum Tsum roadshow happening from now till August 13th 2019. Aside from the adorable Instagrams and selfies you’ll be able to capture with the giant figurines, dive into the wide array of Tsum Tsum products laid out for you. The product range includes Tsum Tsum character pillows, their signature Tsum Tsum clothing, baby apparel and even home bedding. You can even try your luck at the Tsum Tsum claw machines! The roadshow will be…

Large plush toys aren’t uncommon. Remember the giant Snorlax? Well, if you’re one for large, bear hugs, here’s how you can get a literal giant bear hug. With Netflix’s release of the show “Rilakkuma and Kaoru” comes the life-sized Rilakkuma soft toy bear. The bear is 165 cm tall, 105 cm wide and weighs a whopping 8.8 kg. It’s literally a short-adult with a primary school child’s weight. Rilakkuma has been featured in food and even home goods, but they’re nowhere near as special as having a life-sized Rilakkuma companion to end your day with. This giant bear will be…