Singapore
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Best Restaurants & Cafes for Catching Rare Pokémon
Gotta catch ’em all AND fill your tummy? Imagine this: You’re sitting comfortably in a chair, enjoying a delicious meal with a cup of coffee, and ever so often, a Pokémon pops up on your screen. But this is no Rattata or Pidgey, it’s a Clefairy! And a Seel! And a Vapereon! Believe it or not – these Poké paradises do actually exist. Ideally, they are located between at least 2 Pokéstops, and have certain geographical features in the proximity that will attract more than just Zubats and Weedles. If you are looking for cafes or restaurants that where you can satisfy your tummy, zhng your Pokédex and level up as a Pokémon trainer, we…
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OH Potong Pasir! Why We Love the Latest OH! Art Walkabout.
OH! Potong Pasir Tour What do floating dead pigs, ukuleles, tarpaulin and a treehouse have in common? It might surprise you to know they’re all part of the fascinating and ever-changing narrative of Potong Pasir. Once (and to a certain extent, still) considered a sleepy backwater in Singapore’s concrete jungle, Potong Pasir is a classic example of #throwback. For the uninitiated, the OH! Potong Pasir tour isn’t just a stroll around the neighbourhood. The organisers spend a year gathering stories about the estate from its residents, seeking volunteers who are willing to open up their homes, and then linking them up with artists who use these spaces to depict their…
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Best Cafes to Work at in Singapore (Part 2)
If the popularity of our first article on the best cafes to work at in Singapore is anything to go by, the demand for good cafes to work and study at has only been increasing. After all, a conducive environment with free wifi, ample powerpoints and great food to boot could only make work more palatable! Increasingly, more cafes seem to be realising this and we’re really excited to share with you a BIGGER and BETTER list of the best cafes to work at in Singapore! Drury Lane Cafe This isn’t a new kid on the block, but it’s definitely still a noteworthy one. I was intrigued to check out its hype and…
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ETSY Explores Turns ONE! Win a 2D1N Staycation Giveaway at Wanderlust Hotel!
Those of you who have followed our journey in the past year will know that we have an insatiable attraction to hidden gems that are quirky, off the beaten path, pay great attention to detail and hopefully, provide access to good food. So imagine our delight when we realised that there is a place in Singapore that happens to encapsulate all these awesome elements in a funky refurbished 1920s shophouse – the Wanderlust Hotel! As we turn one, we want to celebrate a year of discovery and joy by sharing this incredible opportunity for one of you – our awesome readers – to enjoy a staycation at the wonderfully whimsical Wanderlust Hotel. Read on…
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Review: Violet Oon’s Kitchen
So, I just had one of my best meals of the year at Violet Oon’s Kitchen. I’m not even kidding. My gastrorgasm levels are off the charts now because every dish was So. Damn. Good. But I always tell ET that it’s important not to raise expectations when gushing about food so I wanna set a disclaimer that this could have been due to a variety of factors: 1) we were famished from only having had breakfast, 2) we didn’t have any expectations and didn’t even consult Hungrygowhere 3) maybe even groupthink because we were bouncing off each other’s happiness In any case, I will try my best to objectively…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Stay at W Singapore Sentosa Cove
I might be biased, but having had the privilege to celebrate my hen’s night AND birthday at W Singapore Sentosa Cove last year has convinced me that it’s one of the best hotels in Singapore to have a staycation in. Located in the exclusive enclave of Sentosa Cove, the luxurious W Singapore Sentosa Cove is truly in a class of its own. This is apparent once you enter the lobby, where plush lounges and hanging egg swings hint at its decadence. There are even two lifts to transport you from the entrance to the lobby, or the equivalent of about 20 steps on the staircase. Here are five reasons why you…
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Thank You Mr Lee Kuan Yew: How Singaporeans Say Goodbye
This post was initially written as a Facebook status after a night of queuing at the Padang. It has since been updated to include reflections on my experience at the State Funeral Procession. For the uninitiated, they would probably think that Singaporeans are an impractical lot. Thousands of people, at all times of the day, some choosing to endure the blazing sun (my full respect to you), others willingly sacrificing sleep, with their picnic mats and ponchos, portable chairs and chargers, trusty iPhones and iPads loaded with games and movies. Many simply had multi-functional pieces of cardboard. Legs tired? Sit on it. Too hot? Use to fan. Amidst warning after…
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OH! Open House Joo Chiat: It Will Surprise You.
The OH! Open House Joo Chiat Art Tour is truly one of a kind in Singapore, and perhaps even around the world (at least I haven’t encountered similar tours yet). The tour is interactive, extremely satisfying for voyeurs, and best of all, leaves you more fascinated, intrigued and curious about Joo Chiat after the tour than before it.
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Support Singaporean Artisans: A Gift Guide for the Beautiful Women in Your Life
Valentine’s Day is creeping up on us and this is evident from the scores of frazzled men scouring around our overcrowded shopping centers, trying desperately to rack their memories for hints left by their lovelies, or for meaningful presents that won’t scream “no effort!” or “cheapo!”. Well, on behalf of the women, and because I know my husband could definitely benefit from this, here is a list of carefully curated online stores that could end your shopping woes very quickly, and make your lady very happy. You can find something for every budget and (arguably) every personality. What makes this list different from the thousands floating out there is that…
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Ideal Restaurants in Singapore for Big Groups
If you’ve ever been tasked with planning a gathering for a big group of people, you’ll understand the frustrations of finding an ideal place – there has to be enough space for people to move around (ideally with a private area), the food needs to be good, and as far as possible, you would want to avoid the dreaded minimum spend. With the host of birthdays, bachelorette parties, promotions and engagement parties we’ve been privileged to attend recently, we just might have found a couple of ideal restaurants in Singapore for big groups. Read on and tell us if you agree! 1. The Unique Experience: Nox If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind…
