Author: Julian Wong

Daiso is a name I am confident all of us are aware of, and in fact, some of you might frequent Daiso. When Daiso opened its first THREEPPY outlet in Funan Mall, it made me curious. I made my way down to have a look at this ‘premium’ version of Daiso to examine the products and see if it could live up to the name of the Japanese hypermart. Unlike Daiso,  the sign “Always $2” isn’t plastered anywhere in the shop. In fact, not even any other amount. I figured that the prices here, unlike Daiso, are not a flat…

Although the Great Singapore Sale has just passed, it doesn’t mean that it is the end of great deals. Especially with Singapore’s National Day around the corner, some stores are sure to have some great discounts in commemoration of our country’s birthday. What better way to celebrate National Day than the Singapore kiasu spirit of looking for great discounts? And here is one that you definitely do not want to miss out on. From 8-12 August 2019, you are able to get select Superga shoes for S$54- in tandem with this 9th August being our country’s 54th birthday. Considering how…

When you have to watch a long movie like Avengers: Endgame or the like, it may be wise to invest in premium cinema tickets. After all, you are going to be in the same position for three hours so you might as well have the most comfortable seats in the house. There are many cinemas around our tiny red dot, so how do you choose? Here’s the low-down on six premium cinemas in Singapore to help you decide: 1. GV Gold Class As the country’s leading cinema operator, Golden Village has 14 multiplexes all over the country, four of which house…

When the new and revamped Funan Mall opened its doors to the public mid-2019, one of the most raved about places is the new Golden Village cinema that is located on the fifth floor of the mall. The opening of Golden Village Funan marks the 14th multiplex opened in Singapore, and with so many cinemas located across our island, is it really worth it to travel to Funan to catch a movie? That was what I was tasked to find out. Before my trip down, I discovered that GV Funan only has one hall with regular seats. The theatres at…

I love movies. Just entering the workforce, I’ve never had seats in a cinema other than the standard ‘economy’ seats, so Shaw Theatres Premiere was a very eye-opening experience for me and my buddy for this assignment. We went to the Shaw Theatres Premiere at nex shopping mall, which was the only premium cinema in this area really. We purchased our movie tickets at the cinema counter for S$25. When we chose our seats, we were pleasantly surprised- none of the seats was booked, maybe because it was 3pm on a weekday or because we caught Godzilla more than two weeks after…

We’ve all been there before. Your boss asks you, the most energetic and youthful guy in the office to plan the company’s next team building event. You’ve suggested things like laser tag and paintball, but your middle-aged colleagues aren’t exactly on board. Management doesn’t want to risk any injuries either. “Wah, I scared shag leh.” “We not young like you, don’t have this kind of energy.” Believe me, I’ve heard these words too many times. That’s why I am going to help you with this list of easy team bonding activities to do in Singapore, which will be suitable for…

After my experience at Shaw Premieres, I could not sit in a cinema the same way again. Even though I’ve watched solid movies like Avengers: Endgame, three hours in a normal seat took a toll on me. Well, given that I did not have the best seats in the house and I had to crane my neck upwards during the movie. Oh, how I miss the premium cinemas. When I had the opportunity to catch a movie at the Platinum theatre of Eaglewings Cinematics, I jumped at it. We made our way down to KAP Mall at King Albert Park…

Waze is not an unfamiliar application for those of us who drive or ride. But did you know, aside from the default direction navigation voice, you can configure your own audio instructions? Before we tell you how, check out this tweet by Twitter user @RifdiRosli, who did just that, and used his son’s voice for that. https://twitter.com/RifdiRosli/status/1149163831806943232 For those of us who do not understand Malay, the tweet translates to “Because you can record your own voice on Waze, I’ll just record my child’s voice.” The kid’s voice has melted the internet, with the video having over 365K views and…

We’ve all thought of hitting the gym at some point in our lives before. But with so many gyms scattered across Singapore, there’s always this problem of choosing which gym to begin training at. And at what price? For those of us still studying and struggling to cope with our daily expenses, paying a gym membership might not exactly be ideal for us to get fit. But we’ve got you covered fam. Here is a list of affordable gyms in Singapore that you can sign up for, under S$100 a month, in no particular order. 1. ActiveSG Singapore government-backed ActiveSG…

Looking for a wardrobe change in Singapore? Looking for retro tees from the 90’s? How about first-hand branded clothing like Burberry or YSL, but without breaking the bank? Whether you prefer to physically browse through the racks, or scroll through Instagram/Carousell and do everything online, each has its own pros and cons. Physical stores allow you to personally inspect each item before purchase, whereas online pages require you to place your trust in the seller. You also have the opportunity to see if the item you like actually fits. Most online sellers will place the pit-to-pit measurement of each item,…

This 15 and 16 July 2019, Amazon Prime Day is returning, longer, and with bigger deals than ever before. It will start on the midnight of 15th June, and for the first time ever, run for 48 hours. Prime members will get to enjoy more than one million deals, limited-time offers, never-before-seen entertainment, and exclusive launches. If you are not an Amazon Prime member, membership only costs S$2.99 per month. You can even sign up for a 30-day free trial first, which will also allow you to enjoy the benefits of Prime Day. After all, there is no better time to…

From 4 – 6 July 2019, five of Clarke Quay’s unique entertainment and F&B concepts, namely Chupitos Bar, HEYTEA, Holey Moley, Level Up and PONG Singapore will bring you three nights of fun and drinks for you and your friends. Introducing Game On! At The Quay, where you can indulge yourself in mini golf, classic 90s arcade games, and pong challenges, courtesy of Holey Moley, Level Up, and PONG Singapore. Unleash your competitive spirit and aim for the top scores as you will get a chance to win S$150 worth of Clarke Quay dining vouchers. With all the neon lights…

Whether the One Piece is real or not might be a hot debate amongst fans of the Shonen Jump production, but you definitely do not want to miss out on this real treasure trove in Hong Kong. Presented by footwear brand Skechers, Ocean Park Hong Kong will be host to the largest ever One Piece interactive event, titled the Ocean Park Summer Water Battle. Fans will be able to relive the classic battle scenes from the manga series at the Waterfront Plaza, from 13 July – 1 September. Here is what you can expect from this pirate battle zone. In…

We all know about the Flying Face game on Instagram that everyone has been playing, but do you know that you can also chow down on falling fried chicken or dim sum with these new Instagram filters? Instagram user Antony Tran @anstatran has created two Instagram AR filter games, Chicken Chomp and Dimsum Chomp, which gives you the opportunity to catch fried chicken and dim sum treats virtually while they drop. Upon selecting the filter, depending on which game is chosen, fried chicken or dim sum treats will begin falling from the top of the screen and a counter will…

Instant noodles don’t just look good as footwear; apparently, they can look pretty cool as a purse too. This is a hyperrealistic instant noodle handbag handmade by 27-year-old Dutch designer Rommy Kuperus, who specialises in turning your favourite food and snacks into things you can actually wear. They won’t be as affordable as their edible counterparts though. The price of this purse is €295 (approximately S$454) without shipping charges added on yet. Here are some other ‘foods’ that we love, recreated as purses. Need some meat to go with your noodles? Rommy has got you covered as well. Rommy has…