Okay, so travelling overseas is out of the question at the moment and if the wanderlust is too much to bear, hold on, for there might be a solution. In an effort to boost domestic tourism, Singapore Tourism Board will launch SingapoRediscovers Vouchers, where Singaporeans will be given up to S$320 million in tourism credits to rediscover our sunny island. Don’t turn your nose up at it first, there are some pretty fun things you can do and at a discount—what could be better? 1. The ArtScience Museum It’s always a good time for culture and there is no better place…
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Oooh, the tea is scalding with this one. Let’s be real, we all love to gossip and as Taylor Swift once wrote, “I don’t love the drama/the drama loves me”. You know it and I know it, we all helpless to the siren call of the latest influencer tea. We sip the Singaporean Koolaid willingly and there’s nothing more Singaporean than the love-hate relationship we have with drama They were right when they said go local, after all, there’s nothing more organic and fresh than hot goss springing forth from our backyard. Of course, this list is all in good fun.…
“It’s a bit hard to believe, but I’m a bit more introverted”, Adrian Ang or more famously known as Xiao Ming from SGAG tells me over video chat. For someone who is often seen annoying his colleagues or wife with his endless jokes and then bursting into raucous, infectious laughter, this was quite the revelation. As one of the founders of SGAG, his character of Xiao Ming has achieved somewhat of a cult status in Singapore, with those signature shades and his relatable sense of humour you know you’re in for a good laugh. As we all know, funny is…
One of the best parts of attending any National Day Parade has to be the goodie bag that you get to take home. Like any true blue Singaporean, I cannot resist anything free. And if it’s free, it must be good—right? Admittedly, this year’s NDP fun pack was surrounded by a bit of a brouhaha, with some people not wanting the goodie bag at all to complaining about having to collect it at a Community Centre (CC). The usual Singaporean drama aside, while we liked this year’s NDP fun pack (the face mask is sooooo smooth), we’d like to imagine…
The Kallang Wave is something that brings back fond memories of a sweaty 11-year-old me watching the National Day Parade for the first time. The exuberant and lively atmosphere of National Day Parade is unmatched and the highlight of any spectator. While this year the Kallang Wave might be more of a ripple given the social distancing measures, we can still come together for the longest online McDelivery Kallang Wave. Plus, you’ll get a few goodies from McDonalds thrown in as well! Here’s how you can be part of this wave: 1. Take a ‘Boomerang’ of yourself doing the ‘Kallang…
Don’t get me wrong; I love my Arts House films as much as the next girl. Think Wong Kar Wai’s In The Mood For Love, where buying a bowl of wonton mee is made into cinematic gold. However, there is something about the blood-pumping, adrenaline-filled thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat and remind you you’re alive. Delving into the grisly trenches of a well-made psychological thriller can prove just as satisfying as an artsy, aesthetically pleasing Wong Kar Wai scene. Ranging from good’ole horror to gripping slow burners, hold on—you’re in for a ride. 1. JU-ON: Origins This…
This is the collaboration that no one asked for but one we are inexplicably here for. Presenting the Herman Miller x Logitech G Embody a chair that trumps all other chairs and with an even prettier price tag to go along with it. For gaming fanatics, you’ll know that Herman Miller is the leader in the market for creating ergonomic chairs for the office and long hours gaming. This collaboration refines the existing Herman Miller Embody chair with a black and blue colour scheme and copper-infused foam for the back cushion to keep you cooler. It doesn’t stop there, Herman…
Our Nation’s 55th birthday is upon us, and whether you show your love with these quirky Singaporean shirts or blasting this year’s National Day song, I hope it makes you swell with pride to see how far we have come. From now till 30 August 2020, 10 of our national monuments and cultural institutions will be lit up in red and white for an extra dose of patriotism. These selected buildings include The Armenian Church, Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Central Fire Station, CHIJMES, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, National Gallery Singapore, National Museum of…
The millennial craze with house plants is raging and mushrooming like crazy, and you’re lying if you haven’t thought about owning a charming succulent for yourself. Besides the inherent benefits of having house plants and building your own indoor jungle, there is nothing like the feeling of seeing your plant babies thrive and flourish. A well-positioned picture on Instagram doesn’t hurt either. To be the best #plantmom and #plantdaddy, you must know where to acquire your plant babies, and we have a list for you. From sprawling nurseries to stylish boutiques to online plant havens — we have it all…
23 of July 2020 was like any typical day until a little post by Taylor Swift left the internet foaming at their mouths. TS8 was upon us. Less than a year after the massively successful release of Lover, we have been blessed with another album by Taylor Swift—folklore: A magical, foresty, sepia-tinged album that displays Taylor Swift’s emotional acuity and lyrical prowess at its best. As mentioned in her Instagram post, folklore is music spun from Taylor’s imagination and an amalgamation of stories meant to be passed down just like folk tales. Sonically, folklore is different from Lover and an even further tangent from reputation. Rather…
National Day is around the corner and if there was ever a better time to #supportlocal—the time is now. Netflix has lined up a whole host of classic Singaporean movies and series for that bout of nostalgia. From the laugh-out-loud moments from the Best of Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd to the heart-wrenching moments of Homerun to the all-too-real moments of Singaporean Dreaming. You’ll be impressed by how vibrant our film scene actually is. Here is the full list of movies that are set to premiere on Netflix this coming August. Time to plan Netflix party dates and revel in…
As if we couldn’t love the Scandinavian furniture store anymore, IKEA has come up with their own clothing line. Just like some of our bookcases and shelves, this clothing collection also has a delightfully Swedish name dubbed ‘EFTERTRADA’. This collection features T-shirts sporting the iconic IKEA label with hoodies with the barcode branded across the front. With umbrellas, water bottles, and eco-friendly tote bags as part of their collection, you get to show off just how much you love IKEA. The collection will be launched on IKEA Japan’s website and will be available for pre-sale on 31 July 2020. From…
WILD RICE is pretty much a household name and a pillar in the local theatre scene. As one of the biggest theatre nerds out there, you can imagine how thrilled I was when they first released recordings of their production of Supervision, Monkey Goes West, and Emily Of Emerald Hill online. Now, you can watch even more of WILD RICE’s fantastic productions with WILD@Home ON DEMAND. With a small donation of US$10 (approx. S$13), you’ll get a digital rental of their productions for 48 hours so that you can rewatch and dissect all your favourites scenes again and again. I’m particularly excited about MERDEKA…
Since the onset of the global pandemic, live gigs are a strict no-no. All in the name of our safety, of course. Luckily with the Internet, all things are possible. Circles.Life is hosting an online show, Jam with Discover featuring local artists LEW and Joie Tan on 26 July 2020 at 8 pm. The Indie darlings that we know and love all too well. The duo will be performing their hits duets such as ‘Red Flags’ and ‘Baby Steps’ as well as their own original songs. During the show, there will also be a segment where LEW and Joie talk about…
The social media sphere is about to get more competitive and complicated. As we all know, Instagram and TikTok are dominating the scene right now. Heck, you might have just come from Instagram. Well, things are about to get interesting. To compete with TikTok and to keep us on our toes, Instagram has launched Instagram Reels. This new feature allows you to create an interactive 15-second clip and set it to music—sound familiar? You’ll be able to share these clips on your stories; and if your profile is public, you might be discovered on the Explore page and have your…