Author: Don Teo

Nintendo is home to many iconic video games that we have once played when we are younger such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokemon. For fans of Nintendo, a flagship store is finally coming to the shores of Asia in Tokyo on 22 November 2019 where Nintendo’s exclusive merchandise will be available for purchase. In addition to all the exclusive merchandise that you will be able to see, video games will also be offered and a special procession illustration will be created specifically to celebrate the store’s grand opening. Visitors to the store will also be able to use…

The season for the latest releases of smartphones is far from over. OPPO has just joined the list of smartphone brands in releasing their latest phone series, Reno2, which features the latest upgrades, including the world’s first pop-up camera with front and back Bokeh effect among many other enhanced functions. With OPPO’s all-new Bokeh effect, you will be able to take pro-grade portraits and videos on both the OPPO Reno2’s front and rear-facing cameras. In fact, The OPPO Reno2 is the first smartphone to feature a pop-up camera with bokeh capabilities on both sides for video. The OPPO Reno2’s Bokeh…

Gay bars have always had an enigmatic presence here in Singapore—although less spoken about and probably less frequently visited by heterosexual people. I have always wondered what lurks within and frankly speaking, I believe many of us will want to know what to prepare for before heading to one. My visit to one certainly changed my perspective of gay bars and after contacting Leow Yangfa, the Executive Director of Oogachaga, there are certain pointers highlighted by him as well that you should take note of. Here are some things you might expect if you head down and things you should…

We have all heard our moms say, “don’t eat in bed!”. In recent times though, we have seen many foods entering our bedrooms in the form of burger beds, pizza blankets and even udon blankets where they are a foodie’s dream. You can now add one more pillow to the list of food items in your bedroom with the Fries Pillow. The online shopping portal, GMARKET, has just launched a pillow set that is themed after one of the most popular sides in the Western culture, fries. Inspired by McDonald’s, this pillow set contains 5 yellow-coloured fries in a vibrant red fries…

The Owner Of Turkish Crystal Ornaments The district of Geylang Serai is well-known among the Muslim community for the wide array of traditional clothing sold. Away from the crowd on the second floor of Joo Chiat Complex, Mr Ismail Alkhatib has been running his family-owned business — selling crystal ornaments for 38 years. “I can say, I am probably one of the few left in Singapore selling these items that are brought in from Turkey,” he mentioned. “It is a family-owned business, passed down through generations. My grandfather was the one who brought in the crystal ornaments upon meeting the…

Vietnam is known for its spectacular rice fields, the exquisite Mekong River that stretches across six countries and the breathtaking waters of Halong Bay. It is no surprise that many tourists flock over to the little known Vietnamese provinces to enjoy some of the best scenic views that nature has to offer, such as ‘Le Petit Paris’, Da Lat. However, there is a lesser-known gem in Vietnam for such picturesque views and adventures such as a journey to Son Doong, also known as the world’s largest cave. The Son Doong Cave lies in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the…

The Bookshop Staff of Basheer Graphic Books Greeting every customer that walks in with a twinkle in his eye, Arif shuffles along the bookshelves to attend to his customer’s needs. He has worked at Basheer Graphic Books for about 25 years, ever since the store’s beginnings. “No no, I was not interested in working here at first, but after I join the family trade, I soon started to love this job,” Arif said. With the advent of online bookstores and e-books in recent years, it is a struggle for the bookstore to keep up with them. “Since five or six…

Sometimes, you happen to find the perfect dress to purchase but there is no available size at all. It dampens your mood knowing that plus-sized clothing for curvy goddesses such as yourself is not catered to on a regular basis and you may feel frustrated knowing that some retailers often look to certain body shapes as the ideal beauty. Truth is, there is no such thing as an ideal beauty size, everyone is beautiful in your own way. Here is a list of 8 fashion retailers, both with online and physical stores, that caters exclusively to plus-size fashion for you…

The demand for streetwear in Singapore has been on a rapid ascent in recent years as we see many people donning contemporary fashion apparel with iconic streetwear brands plastered on them such as Supreme and Off-White. A piece of good news for those who love such brands as this time, Puma and Karl Lagerfeld have collaborated once again to release a brand new sportswear collection. This collection features apparel for both men and women and it introduces a focal point on PUMA’s iconic formstripe in a new unique interpretation. One of the highlights in this new collection will include black pants that have a wide…

Pokémon is probably one of the most iconic gaming series of all times, making its presence known on games, televisions and the big screen. Originating from Japan, Pokémon has become a global phenomenon over the past decades. For travelers dropping at Haneda airport, get a special treat as Tokyo Monorail has launched a special edition Pokémon Monorail which will connect Haneda Airport with Tokyo city. This monorail carriage will feature remarkable designs from the global franchise where it is themed after the characters of Pokémon from various generations. Some examples of Pokémon include Pikachu, Pokémon’s most famous character, and there are other famous…

Growing up, I never understood the fascination with elegant watches and quality timepieces. I was so often lost in conversations with watch enthusiasts and collectors — some of them deemed as veterans of horology — that I can only afford a meek smile and pretend that I understand the various terminologies. I have heard of the big names in the watch industry such as Rolex and Cartier, and as impressive as the aesthetic functions of these watches are, I am not able to grasp the understanding of why many will fork out that extravagant amount of cash to purchase them.…

The technology sphere has been in the limelight in recent times with the releases of the latest products as tech brands seek to outperform one another. During their October 2019 event, Microsoft has unveiled a brand new range of Surface products and they are anything but ordinary. Surface Laptop 3 The Surface Laptop 3 is a revision from its predecessor with upgrades that are bound to improve user quality and is available in two sizes, 13.5 and 15 inches. For the first time, you will have the option of having either an Alcantara-covered or an all-aluminium keyboard. Both models include several…

Technology is prevalent in today’s world—everything that we do revolves around the usage of technology and some of us might even be handicapped without the usage of our smartphones. We do not know if technology is killing us slowly or not, albeit all the advances in it that makes some of our tasks easier. Get a deeper insight into this subject as A Design Film Festival returns to Singapore for the 8th edition from 12 to 27 October 2019. This year, A Design Film Festival Singapore will be themed around the evolving relationship between humans and technology, with films showing subjects…

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer for women and the second most common cancer overall. Yet, many of us are oblivious to this fact and the ways to mitigate the risks for breast cancer. But it is not too late to do something about it, this time, join the efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer and help end this disease with The Estée Lauder Companies’ #TimeToEndBreastCancer global mission as part of the 2019 Breast Cancer Campaign. The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign has continually been bringing attention to the fight against breast cancer since 1992 and…

For budding local musicians who want to showcase your skills and talent on a bigger stage, you should be excited about this piece of news. The Great Singapore Replay is back for its second edition and you can stand a chance to take the stage and work with some of Singapore’s finest artists to create songs inspired by iconic tunes and eras of Singapore’s history. This biennial event, presented by Temasek, is about the discovery of Singapore’s rich music heritage and collaboration between both established artists and the next generation of aspiring young local talents to create original ‘Made-in-Singapore’ songs. With…