Author: Don Teo

In recent times, we have seen many movements dedicated to a greener society and Singapore has put in place concerted efforts to raise awareness about the environment. Making its debut, ChillFest at The Green is a brand new event in Singapore that aims to spread the importance of sustainability with a music festival. Activities in this event are based on eight key principles – Healthy Lifestyle, Community, Environmental Sustainability, Artistic Expression, Pursuit of Happiness, Equality, Inclusiveness, and Friendship. This music festival for a cause will be held at Fort Canning Green on 19 October 2019 and is packed with a whole…

For fans of Anpanman, the iconic superhero that everybody fell in love with as a child, you will be excited to know that you can relive those memories with just a train ride. The Anpanman train is a JR rail special express train that runs between several cities in Japan, acting as a contemporary tribute to Takashi Yanase (1919-2013), creator of the Anpanman children’s manga and anime series. There are three routes that the Anpanman train takes — from Okayama Station to Matsuyama on the Yosan Line,  from Okayama to Kubokawa on the Dosan Line, and on the Kotuku Line where it travels from…

Talks about the latest cutting-edge technology in phones and the triple camera that changes the landscape of phone photography have set many into a frenzy with the latest release of Apple’s iPhone 11 series. Hold up though, there is a new competitor to Apple and it is not Samsung as we often thought. OnePlus has just launched its latest model, the 7T, and it is set to battle the iPhone for the top spot in the smartphone industry. The OnePlus 7T is the latest release from the company and it possesses some technical specifications and aesthetics that are simply stunning. The…

Hello Kitty is an icon that has always been associated with the feminine side and we rarely get a chance to see Hello Kitty designs on apparels for men. Well, this being 2019, times have changed. Fashion has undoubtedly evolved in the past years and we have seen different fashion elements incorporated in apparels regardless of the gender. This time, Balenciaga has just unveiled the new Hello Kitty bag for men at Paris Fashion Week 2019 and it is an exciting, albeit unexpected, collaboration to take note of. Coming in white, pink, and black editions, this leather bag features Hello Kitty…

CÉ LA VI is no stranger to the nightlife scene of Singapore where an array of alcoholic beverages coupled with the thumping beats from DJs greet many partygoers. Tourists and locals flock to this club lounge, perched on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands with an exquisite view of the night skyline, on a regular basis and there is no shortage of entertainment for you to party your night away. This time, CÉ LA VI has in store several entertainment acts in October 2019 that will take your celebrations to a whole new level of fun. DJ Ease, renowned…

If you have ever been to Bangkok, you would have come across various hotspots for animal cafes. With the added element of adorable animals roaming around you, it is hard to resist the alluring pull of a pet cafe. For dog lovers, Dog In Town cafe, loated in Ekkamai, Bangkok, will certainly turn your ruff day around. There is a wide variety of dogs that you can get to play with in the cafe, ranging from majestic Huskies to the lively French Bulldog. Fret not, all these dogs are well-trained in this clean environment and they will not be clamouring for your food.…

Sometimes people just like to take genuinely adorable things and ruin them. This is such a time. American artist Alex Solis has launched a spoof Winnie The Pooh Pooh figurine that has taken everyone’s favourite honey-loving bear and added a twisted sense of poo humour. This five-inch resin figurine showcases Winnie The Pooh in his usual red shirt taking a dump with a constipated grimace on his face, a far cry from the usual smile that we are so used to seeing. You might be curious about the smile and where did it go to, well it’s not entirely gone…

Imagine entering a world full of desserts and getting a sugar rush that reminds you of all the good things in life. Get ready to celebrate life at The Dessert Museum pop-up, which is part of Plaza Singapura’s Pretty Sweet 45th anniversary happening on 4 October 2019. This interactive sweet pop-up hails from the Philippines and it is decked out with larger-than-life, quirky dessert-inspired elements in five rooms full of sugar-filled elements. You can check out how the rooms look like above for the Dessert Museum Philippines. Presumably, Singapore’s version will be somewhat similar. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eGTaeJqsB/ These dessert rooms are modelled…

The remake of horror film IT has terrorised adults and children even more so with Chapter 2 of the franchise. The image of a clown alone can be horrifying for some of us who seem ironically traumatised a comic performer. Just in time for the Halloween season of 2019, Firebox has just released a night light designed after the sinister-looking Pennywise.  This horrifying night light comes in the form of Pennywise the clown, with its demonic scarlet smile and leering eyes that will strike fear when the lights turn off. There are two kinds of lighting modes in this night light.…

Even after all these months, the Avengers craze still remains strong, and iconic characters from the franchise are still fondly remembered by MARVEL fans. Good news for MARVEL fanatics, there is a new piece of collectable for you to get your hands on. Marvel has recently released tumblers that are inspired after the Avengers superheroes in collaboration with 7-Eleven Hong Kong.  The Marvel Avengers Collector’s Edition stainless steel tumbler is now available in three different character themes — Captain America, Ironman, and Black Panther. The three stainless steel tumblers have a capacity of about 470ml and a silicone rubber attached to…

It is a norm to see toothpaste in tubes and expecting the same boring mint flavour to hit you with each teeth brushing routine. Here comes Take Me Away toothpaste that’s going to change what we expect about toothpaste. This particular product comes in a personalized gel-based toothpaste bottle, and it contains a great-tasting toothpaste inspired by five destinations around the world. Packaged in a 100% recyclable and reusable personalised pump bottle, it is practical yet environmentally friendly. These toothpaste are also stored in unique glitter colours and consist of more than three tubes of regular toothpaste per bottle. Some…

Bangkok has certainly made headlines in recent times with a slew of new malls sprouting up, including a brand new luxury outlet mall. Visitors are now spoilt for choice on which mall to head to for their shopping and feasting delights. Well, let’s add to that dilemma with the new Samyan Mitrtown, a six-storey mixed-use shopping mall opening in Rama IV Road, Bangkok. Samyan Mitrtown is home to more than 100 shops ranging from restaurants to lifestyle retailers where you can engage in a good session of retail therapy. Being a mixed-use complex, a two-storey co-working office space is part…

Imagine being surrounded by adorable and endearing cats where you can get to play with them while having a bite, it’s definitely a cat lover’s dream. While animal cafes aren’t exactly new to Thailand, Caturday Cat Cafe in Bangkok is probably one of the most noteworthy. This whole cafe is adorned with paintings of cats and other displays where cats are incorporated in them. If you are a feline lover, this is a lively place for you to spend the day at. Get to enjoy your meal as the cats roam around you freely. Fret not, they are well-trained and are as docile…

For those who are fans of exclusive sneaker releases, you will be excited for this piece of good news. Reebok has collaborated with Sanrio to create all-new designs for their Instapump Fury OG which are inspired by the iconic characters Gudetama and Hello Kitty.  The Gudetama X Instapump Fury OG sneaker is splashed in yellow and white, themed after colours of the eggy character. Black details are imposed on the tabs and the back while zigzag lines are illustrated on the heels to present an eggshell design and also Gudetama’s sleepy face. Gudetama’s permanently drowsy face is also shown on the button pump which helps to adjust the fit of…

For those who are familiar with the popular LINE app, you will be happy to know that the characters Cony, Brown and Sally have now been turned into two new EZ-Link card designs. This is the second design drop since August 2019. The card designs showcase the characters plastered on vibrant backgrounds and adorned with fauna. The cards only cost S$10 each (without any load value) and it makes a perfect gift for those who love the Line application.  You can purchase the cards here or by entering #LINEFRIENDS when chatting with EZ-Link page via the Facebook Messenger. These designs are…