Most local uni students know about those “hire me leh” graduation photos. That’s pretty much set the tone for the cohorts who’ll be graduating in the next few years. For...

Maintaining a social life in Singapore isn’t the cheapest thing, which explains why so many people’s only friends are their anime figurines. If you find yourself regularly heading out for...

When I tell Singaporean friends I’ve couchsurfed while travelling, they tend to wonder out loud why I’m willing to risk getting murdered in order to get free accommodation.

Forget the Merlion. Singapore’s most iconic sight is without a doubt the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, which has becoming quite famous amongst tourists for its infinity pool.

Cafe hopping sounds innocent enough—sitting down to a nice, steaming hot cup of coffee and curling up with a good book, how sweet!

Despite the fact that German isn’t exactly known for being the most romantic of languages, lots of Singaporeans seem to be studying it these days, either so they can embark...

As a fresh grad, you might think you have an advantage over older workers by virtue of the fact that you’re younger, strong and cheaper to hire. But then you...

When it comes to holiday destinations, it takes a whole lot to impress Singaporeans. As some of the world’s most frequent travellers, we’ve seen it all. Just check your Facebook...

Orchard Road is in trouble. Retailers pay sky high rents for the promise of high traffic. Orchard Road is still crowded, if the number of sweaty bodies pushing past you...

Everyone knows there are free or very cheap hobbies out there, but the problem is that a great many of these interests just don’t sound that appealing to the average...

On the surface, it looks like Singaporeans do nothing but work, work and work some more. But there are thankfully actually quite a lot of people who are completely obsessed...

Very old people continuing to work despite barely being able to stand are a fact of life in Singapore. While McDonald’s outlets in other developed countries are mainly staffed by...

“Car-free” has turned into one of those meaningless buzzwords bandied around by politicians to make people feel more optimistic about the future.

Oops, I did it again. That seems to be the refrain of the many Singaporeans who aren’t exactly shabbily paid but still can’t seem to pay off their credit card...

Every kiasu parent’s dream is that their kids will get a high paying job when they graduate. The day their offspring becomes a doctor, lawyer or investment banker is the...

If you know where the fat bird at Raffles Place is, know exactly what to do with a tissue packet during lunchtime and know your way around the warren of...

Escaping overseas on holiday is one of Singaporeans’ favourite past-times. We’re some of the world’s most avid travellers, and no wonder—a strong Singapore dollar and being smack in the midst...

Cracking open the can of cold beer at the end of a challenging day at work could cost… more than an hour’s worth of your salary. Alcohol is one of...

For the longest time, Daiso was my favourite retailer in Singapore. I mean, you can’t argue with $2 everything.

Junior comes home from school one day with a less-than-satisfactory grade on his primary 1 math paper, and like any Singaporean parent, you freak out and curse yourself for not...

One day, when you strike Toto, you’ll donate a ton of cash to charity and become a philanthropist. Since you’ll no longer have to work in your dead end job,...

Frugal people get a bad name in Singapore. Apparently, not buying designer handbags or spending a day’s wages on a restaurant meal means you’re not living life to the fullest....

Every Singaporean parent’s dream is to have a kid who grows up to become a “scholar”. Not only are they guaranteed a cushy, well paying job in the civil service...

Coworking spaces, which didn’t exist in Singapore a few years ago, are now sprouting up like mushrooms. And they’re not just for hipster startup founders either. A slew of atas coworking...

Most Singaporeans’ first trip to the United States has them visiting either New York, LA or both. Unfortunately, New York City is not only one of the most expensive destinations...