Author: Melissa Goh

Every so often we find ourselves halfway across the globe, or on a short getaway to a neighbouring country to discover the beauty of all that the world has to offer. While hotels provide a great place to rest our head after a long day of exploring, I prefer seeking comfort in Airbnb homes — the best way to absorb a country’s culture in true authenticity. I’ve put together a list of the prettiest Airbnb homes in Asia, so you know where to put up when visiting these countries. 10. Meguro River View, Japan If I could only choose one season…

Never in my life did I think that I would survive such a negative temperature, -22°C to be precise, let alone make my way to the acclaimed Harbin Ice & Snow Festival 2017! Since I was on vacation in Shenyang, China (two hours away from Harbin by high speed train) over the New Year’s, my friends and I thought that it would be the perfect time to visit the highly raved ice sculpture festival – and I’m so glad we did. While the site was still a work-in-progress for its grand opening on 5 January 2017, it was already packed on 1 January 2017, with…

I’ve always dreamt of my big day since I was a child, and now that day is finally becoming a reality. Since I began planning my wedding, I’ve learnt some lessons — both big and small — that you’ll only find out when you become a soon-to-be bride yourself. These are experiences that not even your mum or your friends will tell you, perhaps it may seem normal to them once they’ve been through it. If you’re like me, and are still in the midst of the wedding preparations, or starting to plan one soon, go grab a cup of tea and…

FOMO (fear of missing out) is real, especially if you’re a sneakerhead in Singapore — hands up if you’ve ever felt utterly helpless when you can’t get that pair of coveted shoes. With these nine specialty sneaker stores scattered around our island, you don’t have to brawl over a pair of limited edition kicks that can only be attained if you travel or ship it from 10,000 miles away— one can only pray to be part of the lucky few who can get their hands on it first. 1. Hoops Factory A business idea conceived during a kopi session, the Hoops…

Now you can have a bespoke nail polish colour created and named after yourself! In under 10 minutes, you’ll be walking home with a unique shade, all bottled and packed at Nail Deck. The girls at Hype & Stuff are nail polish addicts; if one day you find us without colours on our nails, you’d know something is very wrong (or our bank accounts have run dry). The idea of having our very own unique colour got us excited so we knew we had pay Nail Deck a visit. There are two ways to extract your desired hue — if there’s a dress, bag,…

Did you know that there’s A Cat Museum in Singapore? The non-profit organization is where you’ll not only learn facts about cats, but interact with kitties and even adopt one home. Along the corridor of Purvis Street, The Cat Museum, Muses & Mansion resides in a four storey shop house, where you’d spend some time at each level just getting to meet and greet some of the loveliest feline companions. Cat-centric quotes, posters and stickers laced the sides of the entrance. You’d have to pay an entrance fee of $12 (13 years and older), $10 (7 – 12 years old, accompanied by a parent),…

Our little sunny island can sometimes be too boring for couples who have seen and done it all. If you’ve been dating each other for awhile, cafe hopping, watching movies, and riding a bicycle through Coney Island may seem too cliché by now. If you’re trying to steer away from cringe-worthy, characterless dating ideas, here are some other things you could do that will, hopefully, add a little more spark to your relationship and spice up your precious time together. 1. Make Personalised Pottery Gifts Get you hands dirty in wet clay as you recreate the romantic scene from the movie ‘Ghost’ where your…

If you’re looking for a head-to-toe comprehensive rejuvenation, G.Spa will be your next go-to spa and recreational hub where you can cast your cares aside while the staffs and facilities pamper you silly. Located at Guillemard Road, the spa is open 24 hours, so you could hop by at any time of the day at your convenience, knowing you’d be in good hands. The entrance of G.Spa looks like a portal to another world — a lush place to shut away the world and get some quiet respite from life’s humdrum. Male and female guests are welcomed, with separate amenities, lockers, bathroom,…

The most wonderful time of the year is coming, unless you’re a grinch, this December is a time for us to unwind, slow down our steps, enjoy the festive mood and merry make with our loved ones. Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay returns on 2 December 2016 through 1 January 2017, bringing you lots of fun and activities throughout the month. Here are this year’s highlights from the Christmas Wonderland! 1. Luminaire Be enchanted by up to 69 larger than life light sculptures that are inspired by the medieval period, which will dot the entire Gardens By The Bay. Carefully…

Marvel fans, you’re in for a treat! The Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N at Science Centre Singapore is the closest you may get with your favourite superheroes like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and many others. Here’s where you’ll take on the role of a recruit, go through tests that will challenge your strengths, intellect, reflexes and knowledge. And also learn about the science, technology, engineering and mathematics behind the Marvel universe. Before entering into the exhibition, you’d have to download the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N Mobile Training Device app. Alternatively, you could rent a device for $5 to walk you through the different areas,…

Spas, ah…it’s what we ladies need more often than we think we do. A good spa session will re-energise us to scale to greater heights, assume our superwomen roles at home and *ahem* at work too. We can always pour ourselves a drink or two to temporarily take our minds off the stresses of this world, but I’d still prefer the occasional massage bed with a masseuse smoothing out all the knots in the back, while being lost in a quiet world filled with aromatic, reinvigorating therapy that can only do good to our health. Here’s a Singapore Spa list I’ve compiled (ranging from the…

Skip your typical travel destinations and hit the dusty roads to explore the unbeaten paths, or lesser-known scenic spots around Asia for your next getaway. While these places are slightly obscure, away from civilization and may require a little more planning or foot work to get there. Rest assured you’ll be in for a treat. I struggled a little putting this list together, because half my heart wishes these place will never be infested with pesky tourists, yet the other half of it tells me I shouldn’t be selfish — so, if you absolutely hate nudging through a cluttered street, or getting lost in a sea of touristy…