The best thing about Singapore’s diversity is that it extends to our crazy obsession with buffets too. There’s a buffet for almost every trending dish and every dietary restriction. Whether...

Because of how cheap and easy it is to book short seaside getaways and “glamping” (literally glamorous camping) trips, Bintan is trendier than ever. By ferry, the idyllic Indonesian island...

Everyone loves cake, and from birthdays to Christmas, it’s used to celebrate seemingly every occasion. But the thing about cakes is that it’s not halal — most confectionaries use ingredients...

If the yearly lights along Orchard Road aren’t doing it for you, try tickling your festive bones at Gardens By The Bay instead. Sure, Christmas Wonderland 2019 isn’t free-entry, but you...

The poke bowl (aka the cai png of Hawaii) is typically made up of cubed sashimi (usually salmon or tuna), various fruits and vegetables and sushi rice. It’s no surprise that...

I don’t know about you, but I often confuse Singapore Airlines’ KrisShop with iShopChangi. They’re both duty-free shops, so I kind of just always assumed they’re the same. Well, they’re...

The November 2019 HDB BTO launch is coming up, and this cycle, we are looking at quite an impressive lineup of build-to-order (BTO) flats at Tengah, Ang Mo Kio and...

Now that private hire ride-hailing is all the rage in Singapore, what’s become of our original gangster taxis? Most people I know have switched over to cheaper alternatives like Grab...

There’s just something about homemade meals that shout “comfort” and “love”. Of course, if you’re not a good home cook, they can also scream “burnt edges” or “food poisoning”. But...

Once upon a time, taxis ruled our roads and everyone had ‘ComfortDelGro Taxis’ on speed-dial. Those blue cabs were pretty much our only public transport option if we were in...

Ask anyone and chances are, they’ve probably upon a time applied for a job in the banking industry. There’s a certain prestige tied to the industry — when people think...

It’s rainy season all year round in Singapore, which is possibly why bak kut teh (pork ribs soup) is such a popular dish — there’s nothing more comforting, especially when...

For some of us, air conditioning isn’t a luxury, it’s a mercy. But aircon units can be pretty high maintenance, especially if you use them frequently. Unfortunately, regular air con servicing is just...

The retail industry is kind of in shambles right now. The scene has changed dramatically in the past few years. The most obvious shift, of course, is that of people...

Ever received these brand new and also inconveniently large SG50 commemorative money notes issued by The Singapore Mint in your angbaos and wonder to yourself, “Can I really use this...

Karaoke brings out strange talents in me – I can remember the lyrics to my Primary 6 jam (read: “Oops! I Did It Again”) and spit Jay Chou raps like...

Have you ever had to work on weekends? Or ever went on a work trip that stretched over a weekend? Or maybe you are just working overtime a lot? If...

For quite a while now, I’ve been buying groceries from Cold Storage for free thanks to AIA Vitality rewards. When I get tired of my usual kopi, I go to...

If you have ventured out of the online shopping world recently and actually went shopping #IRL, you probably would’ve heard of Refash. On the surface, it looks like a normal...

The only people I knew who used AXS payment machines were those who were trying to ‘siam’ the $10 credit card charge by Scoot (it was $6 at the AXS...

You’re tired and frustrated of enduring two-week wait periods and endless questioning from your mother-in-law. You and your spouse want children more than these nosy relatives would know, but things...

From the GrabCar decals and GrabFood riders on the road to the GrabPay wobblers at the cashier, Singapore is seeing bright green at every turn — and we’re not imagining...

For many Singaporean men, their National Service (NS) salary (well, allowance) is the first “real” paycheque they’ll ever receive. If you’re a current or soon-to-be NSF looking to start managing...

What do Singaporeans love the most? Ask anyone and they’d probably give you 1 of 2 answers: food and freebies. Today, we marry the two with an ultimate guide to...

Crispy, deep-fried chicken thigh fillets, sprinkled with a generous coat of spicy MSG – what’s not to love? If there was to be a single night market food staple to rule...