It is this time of the year again as Formula 1 comes to Singapore’s shores. There is no better way to keep your spirits going after some scintillating displays by the race drivers with a party. This time, The Podium Lounge returns for the 11th consecutive year at The Ritz-Carlton with an after-party of grand proportions. For those who are not familiar with The Podium Lounge, it is the biggest trackside Singapore celebration of the Formula 1 Grand Prix Season, presented by GP Management on 20th, 21st, and 22nd of September 2019. The event this year will be hosted by ex-Formula 1…
Author: Don Teo
Don Teo
I know a lot about a little, a little about a lot.
Read More
You might have heard of Burning Bridges before or some variation of this party game where juicy and controversial humour comes to the fore. Players are pitted against one another to answer politically incorrect and socially unsettling questions to come out victorious in the most despicable way. Singaporean company Start Something Studios has taken this game to the next level as you can now play Burning Bridges with physical cards, available via Kickstarter. Five to twelve players will be ideal to play this Burning Bridges card game edition. This edition consists of 120 questionable question cards, 2 sets of Fire, Water, Gasoline…
Bubble tea has struck a chord with many Singaporeans in recent times and locals will brave the long queues just for a taste of this indulgent starchy drink. Imagine entering a world of bubble tea, where you can find yourself in a galaxy of pearls, within a larger-than-life cup of bubble tea. Singapore bubble tea fans can rejoice as The Bubble Tea Factory will make that dream come true with a pop-up boba exhibition at Orchard Road from 19 October to 18 December 2019. This enchanting and immersive experience is the first of its scale in South East Asia and…
The electronic gaming experience in the world has undergone radical change as technology advances and with the boom of online gaming. E-sports has become so popular to the extent that Japan has decided to launch an entire e-sports themed hotel, e-ZONe Denno Kukan, come April 2020. Although not the first e-sports hotel in Asia, this is nevertheless a big step for the gaming community being recognized as a legit sport. The brand new e-sports hotel will be opening in the downtown Nipponbashi district of Osaka, the main city where Japan’s famed game developers are located in. This new hotel consists of eight storeys…
Disney has played quite an integral role in most of our childhoods. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these productions from Walt Disney Animation Studios? Well, get ready to unravel the magic as Disney: Magic of Animation The Exhibition at Singapore’s Art Science Museum reveals the inner workings of these animated works and even a never before seen secret. Making its debut in South East Asia on 26 October 2019, Disney: Magic of Animation is a showcase of more than 500 exceptional art pieces, including original drawings, paintings, and concepts curated by the Walt Disney Animation…
The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is probably one of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event, taking place over one glorious weekend of parties, drinks and fast racing. Taking place on the Marina Bay Street circuit, the inaugural night race annually invites some of the biggest performance acts over three days of ticketed entertainment. Some of us might find the exorbitant prices for the tickets a turn off, but yet, we still want to see the famed racing cars zooming past the scenic night skyline of Singapore. I’ve scouted around our sunny island to present to you 8 places in Singapore…
Travelling has always brought joy to me, other than just viewing scenic places, it offers a whole new experience where you get to see the world. Perfect for the wanderlust like myself, Klook will be holding a Travel Festival in Singapore on 5 and 6 October 2019 at Suntec City Convention Centre where you will get to build your ideal holiday. This first-ever mobile-led, experiential travel festival in Singapore seeks to bring free and independent travellers together and celebrate travel, fun, and community under one roof. This festival will contain several interactive activities, flash deals, talks, and shops for your travel essentials.…
Star Wars has always been an iconic name in the movie industry and this film series has undoubtedly been enjoyed by a wide spectrum of people. Well, in our galaxy, adidas is partnering Star Wars to release a sneaker ahead of the latest series in the film, The Rise of Skywalker, in December 2019. This latest collaboration between adidas and Star Wars sees the adidas Ultra Boost taking on an ‘X-Wing’ themed design. Inspired by the spacecraft’s futuristic colourway in the movies, the sneaker features grey tones on the shoe’s body and bronze highlights for the three stripes and heel. Mechanical blueprint details of the…
Fans of Snoopy and Charlie Brown, here’s a piece of good news for you to be thrilled about. A Peanuts retail store, featuring its famous cartoon characters, has just been launched in Global Mall, Xinbei Zhonghe of Taiwan. This store contains lifestyle merchandise themed after Charles M. Schulz’s beloved personalities. A giant two metres tall moustached Snoopy figurine will greet you at the entrance of the store— grab a snapshot with it before starting on your retail therapy journey. There are other cute and eye-catching figurines placed at different areas of the shops as well for you to take a…
Popcorns and nachos have always been part of our movie experience, alongside the typical drink cups that contain our beverage. This time, the cups have undergone some radical changes as Malaysia MBO Cinemas has launched the exclusive Crayon Shin Chan Topper Cup from 12 Sep 2019 onwards. This Topper Cup showcases the adorable Crayon Shin Chan in his classic pyjamas getup while holding a pillow. The design of the entire water bottle is also similarly patterned after his pyjamas’ motifs. You can purchase this drinks cup along with your movie snacks at RM37 ( S$12.20) at Malaysia MBO Cinemas —…
Onsens, the famed Japanese hot springs, are beautiful and relaxing with natural skin-nourishing minerals. With over 2,500 onsens in Japan, you might have difficulties deciding which one to head to. Look no further as Spadium Japon, the largest hot spring park in Tokyo, will resolve this problem. Spadium Japon has a staggering 15 types of hot springs and saunas for you to choose from and soak in, ranging from open-air springs to indoor springs, you will not be short of options to enjoy a therapeutic session. The spring water used by Spadium Japon is the same as the hot springs…
Many of us grew up watching anime (some of us still do). For Sailor Moon fans, you will be thrilled to find out that Japanese brand Creer Beaute has just launched a Sailor Moon-themed moisturizing lip balm. There are three variants of the Multi Carry Balm that is available for purchase and all of them are scented with different fragrances — cherry, strawberry and floral. The Moonlight Fairy variant comes in pink and is matched with jewels of different colors, along with the super classic star symbol in the middle. The Moonlight Heart variant is designed in red and gold, giving it…
There have been some changes made to the way mahjong is played over the years. From the auto shuffling table to portable mini mahjong tiles, innovations have been made to the relatively noisy game to entice more people to play it at any given place or time. The latest innovation, however, is quite ingenious. Who would have ever thought of LCD mahjong tiles? Certainly not me. This LCD mahjong system, where every single mahjong tile has its own LCD display, was produced in 2016 by China’s Huludao Shoushan Technology Co., Ltd. Each of these tiles can be connected via wi-fi…
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Yes! Kumoya Singapore, the concept cafe that changes its theme every quarter of the year, will be having a Sesame Street themed pop-up cafe in celebration of Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary from 26 September to 29 December 2019. This is yet another famous collaboration based on cartoon-themed concepts that Kumoya Singapore has come up with. The interior of this entire cafe including the tables, walls, and even the ceiling will be filled with characters from this iconic show. Childhood icons From Sesame Street such as Elmo, Cookie…
If you are a budding artist or an art lover of the fictional world of comics and Dōjinshi (self-published works especially for Manga) you will be excited to know that Alternate Universe Singapore will be having a convention on the 21 September 2019 at Suntec Convention Centre. Alternate Universe Singapore is the brainchild of JRPencil with Kuhl Notes later brought in as a partner. The idea behind Alternate Universe Singapore is aimed at creating an event/marketplace with a low barrier of entry for budding artists who are interested in showcasing and selling their self-made artwork to fans. Alternate Universe Singapore has participated in…