Author: Don Teo

The Istana is an iconic landmark in Singapore, and for those who might not know, it is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore —it is also used to receive and entertain state guests. The Istana, which means “palace” in Malay, is one of Singapore’s heritage site and has significant importance to the country. The presidential grounds are open to the public five times a year, coinciding with several Singapore public holidays such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and National Day. This time, to commemorate the heritage site’s 150th anniversary, members of the public…

It is that time of the year again as Formula One comes to Singapore’s shores and our city is transformed into a fun-filled extravaganza with incredible nightlife entertainment awaiting. Apart from the race fever, get ready to elevate the party atmosphere this year as One Kampong Glam partners with Singapore Tourism Board and Singtel Dash to present the Grand Prix Season Singapore Kampong Glam Precinct Party. This party brings the culturally vibrant Kampong Glam to life with a singing competition featuring street performers across diverse genres and an afterparty where you get to rave and dance to tunes and beats by local and international artists. GlamVoice…

Relieve your childhood playlist of rock and roll songs— Green Day will return to Singapore shores on 8 March 2020 to perform after 10 years since their last appearance here, as part of their global tour. Singapore will be the first stop of the American rock band’s Asian leg for this tour, where the band will be promoting their upcoming 13th album Father Of All… at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The other Asian countries Green Day will be performing at include Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. This 2020 tour will kicks off The Hella Mega Tour, which goes around Europe,…

Being able to relax and recuperate in a Japanese hot spring bath, onsen, seems like one of the best ways to unwind after a hectic day. This traditional Japanese hot spring bath is now available in Kuala Lumpur as the first onsen spa in Malaysia, just a few hours away from Singapore. Way cheaper than flying to Japan. Urban Retreat Onsen Spa is the first of its kind in Malaysia to offer this authentic onsen service in addition to other treatments such as body scrubs and massages. Immerse yourself in meditative therapy for your senses and take a breather from the…

Without a doubt, Hello Kitty is one of the most iconic Sanrio characters in Asia, and there has been countless merchandise themed after it over the years. Come 11 September 2019, Family Mart Taiwan will launch the Hello Kitty Plus Purchase campaign where a Hello Kitty Plush Cup Holder and Hello Kitty Drink Bag are up for grabs with any three items bought from the convenience store. You can purchase either the drink bag or cup holder for just NT$10 (S$0.44) with the purchase of any three items in the convenience store such as chocolates or candies. The cup holder sleeve features the…

Streetwear has dominated the fashion scene in recent years with brands such as Supreme, Bathing Ape and Off-White™ making their marks here. Good news for those who are into streetwear culture, because Off-White™ has just launched a brand new store in Paragon mall Singapore. This new concept store is completely devoted to the womenswear collection by Virgil Abloh’s street brand. The entire store is plastered with pink hues, from the walls to its marble floor. Shoes and handbags are showcased on light copper shelves and metallic brass cages surround the seats to complement the pink aesthetic of this store. A…

The world had a rude awakening when the Amazon rainforest fire occurred, forcing us to sit up and notice the importance of such ecological habitats. Many holiday resorts take a toll on these habitats as we see greenery being eradicated to make way for built-up hotels and resorts. However, there are eco-friendly options such as the Rainbow Lodge in Cambodia that still let us go on a great holiday without harming nature severely. The Rainbow Lodge in Cambodia is an accommodation that keeps with its natural surroundings. From the beginning when you embark on a 10 minute boat journey to the lodge, everything is…

If you have not already heard, on September 2019, Apple announced the arrival of the latest iPhone models —iPhone 11, 11 Pro and Pro Max. These new iPhones will be available for retail in Singapore from 20 September onwards. To make things easier for you, here is a mini-guide on the features that you can expect from these models. iPhone 11 Technical Specs The iPhone 11 comes with a dual-camera system where both 12 mega pixel cameras allow you to capture Wide and Ultra-Wide shots with the new night mode, something the Google Pixel 2 already had. The wide camera has…

Whether or not you are heading overseas or coming back from abroad, Changi Airport is offering a slew of activities designed to let you experience China for the school holidays in September. Ma La Hotpot Playground I am sure many of us are aware of the Ma La craze that has taken over Singapore by storm. Even our chips and instant noodles have infused the numbing flavour of Ma La in them. That’s not all. Inspired by this popular cuisine, Changi Airport has a Ma La pot inspired indoor playground, Flavours Of China, for your entertainment. Kids can slide down…

I have always been fascinated with practitioners of parkour, and finally here’s an event that brings together anyone who is interested in the sport. Lion City Gathering returns this year from 12 to 15 September 2019 for newbies and veterans alike to immerse in the elegant world of parkour. It’s been ongoing since 2015. This annual event brings like-minded practitioners in both the local and international scene together to train and share their experience together. Providing an avenue for talented athletes, Parkour awareness can be brought to greater heights via this event. There will be an Intro to Parkour workshop catering to…

We often regard IKEA as a place to get new furniture, a hotspot to satisfy our craving for Swedish meatballs, and as a dream living space to reside in. Good news for those who have always wanted to sleep in an IKEA-styled home, because there’s a brand new IKEA Pop-Up Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan coming up from 25 September to 30 November 2019 for you to satisfy that desire. This pop-up hotel is located near Shuanglian MRT Station in Taipei and this entire concept is focused on quality sleep experience everyone should be getting. That being said, posh facilities that…

When it comes to music festivals in Singapore, there are some notable ones that come to mind such as Ultra Singapore and Laneway Festival Singapore. As the acts for these festivals are mainly focused on internationally renowned stars, local acts are often given a bit-part role, unfortunately. For music festival-goers who want to support our local acts, you will be thrilled to know that HUGO and Zendyll Records have partnered up to present the Made In Singapore stage debut on the second day of the Music Matters Live festival happening 14 September 2019. THELIONCITYBOY, RRILEY, ShiGGa Shay, Aisyah Aziz and Estelle Fly are…

I have heard about the glitz and glamour surrounding Marquee Nightclub when it first arrived in Singapore. I was sceptical of it all, was it really that great? After all, we are in Singapore, and the strict alcohol laws make partying here a lot tamer as compared to that of Ibiza in Spain or even Bangkok. Nevertheless, it was worth a try considering Marquee is a world-class entertainment venue and it is the fourth edition after Las Vegas, New York and Sydney. Seeing famous international DJs such as Steve Aoki, Tiesto and Afrojack performing in Marquee started to dispel certain…

The classic adidas NMD R1 series is one collection of sneakers that is easily recognizable—here’s a piece of good news for the ladies. The adidas NMD R1 returns with a brand new Women’s original soft vision edition that has orchid pink hues, and a black core combination making it a perfect addition to the NMD family. The adidas NMD R1 Primeknit Purple comprises of pastels with vibrant shades od pink and purple, with a darker contrast of purple hitting the bottoms at the rear and fading towards the sneaker’s front. The sneaker’s top features a Primeknit top with thermo plastics…

The world of beauty is about to take a twisted turn as Funko, the creator of adorable figurines and interesting pop culture-inspired items, collaborates with Disney to launch a new makeup line centered around Disney’s infamous villains. Featuring Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Ursula, and Cruella de Vil, each individual villain will have their own makeup collection design that comes with an eyeshadow palette, lip gloss, eyeliner, and a brush set. The makeup box and palette shades are inspired by the characters’ themes. Check out the Evil Queen’s ruby lip gloss, which has a lustre similar to that portrayed in Snow White…