Author: Mai WenYi

When we think of environmental activities such as wood carving and all-natural, pesticide-free farming, we tend to envision larger countries that have the landscape and market for such enterprises; in other words, not Singapore. Created by Ground-Up Initiative, Kampung Kampus challenges this impression with a new community space to partake in a host of environmental activities and green initiatives. Here’s where you’ll see environmental awareness in a whole new light. I see it as a great chance to get away from busy city life, and to just chill for a moment. Don’t get turned off too quickly by the idea of learning because…

Beauty product fanatics will want to mark their calendars for Luxasia’s pop-up store at Suntec City Mall: #byob, which stands for #BeYourOwnBeautiful, and is happening from 1 March to 31 May 2017. Described as a “beauty playground”, #byob promises that exciting brands — such as Anna Sui Cosmetics and Tweezerman — will be present to make your day just that much more fun, starting with great steals on makeup items. Customers can get their hands on a variety of products at a good deal by buying beauty boxes, such as the Mini Lux or the Super Lux. Each beauty box is sure to suit your…

Heads up to all you food-lovers out there, the 11th Hour app is here to bring you food from your favourite merchants at lower prices. How does the app work? At non-peak hours or towards the end of the day, restaurants and eateries face a surplus of leftover food from the day which tends to end up in the bin. 11th Hour aims to counter unnecessary food disposal in a win-win situation for merchants and for you. Food outlets (from hawker stalls to restaurants) offer a deal by creating a post on the app, and many eateries put up discounts that start at minimum…

Behold, the World of Warcraft (WoW) Mahjong Set by Blizzard. This unique game set comes in a wooden box packed with a WoW-themed placemat to set the mood. The chips, die and other mahjong accessories are also emblazoned with the Warcraft logo. The set itself won’t come cheap though, at a hefty price of US$250 (about S$355), not including shipping fees, which can be bought off Blizzard’s merchandise website. You’ll find loads of other goodies on their site too, such as the World of Warcraft Official Cookbook, which will teach you how to cook the dishes you find in-game; and Pachimari…

Singaporeans are innovative people, and I back that up with the amount of successful Kickstarter projects that have been rolling out of this little red dot over these couple of years. In descending order of time taken to reach their minimum funding goal, here are 10 projects that are so popular they reached those benchmarks within a month. Get ready to be amazed at the level of creativity! 1. Arc Board Priding itself to be “the most portable electric skateboard in the world,” the Arc Board was launched on Kickstarter in 2016. It is said to be able to cover 18 km of distance in one charge. Compared to other skateboards,…

Console gamers will have a “new friend” coming their way this April 2017 — introducing Buddy, the gaming chair! Anyone who sits still for a long period of time starts to experience unpleasant sore buttocks, and the pressing need to shift to another position to avoid your muscles getting all stiff. Selling for ¥4,980 (about S$62), Buddy allows you to lean back, or forwards, when getting your game on. Considering how ergonomic chairs tend to cost more than S$100, Buddy’s relatively lower price makes it worth a second look. The backrest is reclinable to varying degrees, and part of it doubles up as an armrest when you need…

Are you a fan of visiting exclusive countries on your travels? If there’s a place known for being secretive, it’s North Korea. With an air of mystery and danger, this place can be considered desirable as a destination for tourists who seek the enigmatic and unconventional. If you’re planning on visiting, the North Korea Travel app is a handy guide for first-time travellers to the country — you’ll be able to read up on its ethics, culture, places of interest, and many more. It consists of important information, including Health & Security, as well as Travel Warnings and other details that will ensure a safe journey throughout your…

Fans of local talents, you’ll want to block out 3 March to 12 March 2017 , because Singapore Design Week is going to hit you with over 100 events and activities to take part in. With that much going on, you’ll be hard-pressed to avoid missing out on any these activities lined up over these 10 days. Here are the highlights not to be missed: Design, Make And Craft Fair At Design, Make And Craft Fair, you’ll get firsthand experience at being an artist and making unique pieces that you can truly call your own — from miniature Kopi-o Cup Rings, pottery-making, perfume creation and even spoon carving,…

Left wanting more LEGO action after The LEGO Movie and The LEGO Batman Movie? Well then, when Ninjago hits theatres on 22 September 2017, that’ll be one more film to satisfy your cravings for these beloved blocks of your childhood. Join Llyod and his friends in a comedy-action filled with fighting bad guys, going on rides in gigantic vehicles, and surviving high school. Under the tutelage of Master Wu (voiced by Jackie Chan), they battle an evil warlord as they defend Ninjago, their home island. Get ready for stylish plastic hairdos, Lego brick-world problems and lots of humour. If the first two LEGO movies…

Ever since Pixar’s movie, Up, I’ve always wanted to cruise the skies in hot air balloons, and guess what— you make this dream a reality when MyBalloonFiesta comes to Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur from 10 to 12 March 2017. Promising a great time and lots of unique photo opportunities, MyBalloonFiesta is perfect for taking a break from the strenuous daily life; is anyone up for a mini vacation? General admission tickets will give you access to view the hot air balloons, which are mounted in the park. You’ll also get to speak to pilots and the crews, and take as many photographs as you want to…

Work can be stressful and the daily grind can bring us down; every once in awhile, it’s good to have a change of pace by getting off the computers and enjoying a bit of gadget-free time. Where exactly in Singapore can you escape from all the humdrum? Well, Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle is an excellent place for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and fun. Famous for its rich heritage, a variety of activities are available for you to occupy yourself over the weekends; and one most notable activity is the pottery workshops guided by their friendly staff. Here’s how you can get fired-up during your free time…

Who will ever get bored of photo-editing apps? They’ve saved many unglam pictures and worked wonders for spicing up an #ootd photo. With Prisma, you can take photo alteration to a new level and transform your images into the styles of famous artworks, including Edvard Munch’s The Scream, Piet Mondrian’s geometric artworks and many more. Best of all, the app provides all of its amazing services free of charge – no advertisements and absolutely no need to purchase additional features. It’s extremely easy to use: select an image and the style you want and Prisma will take a few moments to process it. Next,…

Are you a fan of the messaging app, LINE? We have great news for you from now until 2 April 2017, you can participate in activities that’ll knock the socks off anyone who loves LINE and their adorable characters. One of it is taking a selfie with your favourite LINE characters at the Samsung Experience Store located in Westgate Mall. Come on down from 11am to 10pm daily and try out the Gear 360 camera; as the name suggests, it take a 360-degree photograph of you and your surrounding in it. Thanks to the Gear VR, riding a virtual roller coaster alongside LINE…

Do you spend your weekends in karaoke lounges? Those who enjoying singing their hearts out will be overjoyed to learn of Popsical, a portable karaoke device small enough to carry around in the palm of your hand. This means that the Popsical can be conveniently brought anywhere, as long as there’s a television and a mobile device for anyone to start belting out tunes. Popsical can connect to more than one mobile device simultaneously via WiFi, which means that you and your buddies can add songs to the queue as you please without jostling to take turns. Sure beats waiting for the remote at a karaoke…

Haw Par Villa is a theme park known for being fun, freaky and free-of-charge. With a Certificate of Excellence and four stars from Tripadvisor, it’s a pretty well-rated place from locals and visitors alike. Throw in a look at this guide we’ve done for you and you can be sure that this is a place well-worth your train fare to get here. Here are a few things (we wouldn’t want to spoil all the surprises) you can look forward when you’re there for a visit. The 10 Courts Of Hell One of the most popular exhibits, it won’t disappoint you with its multiple sinister statues…