The name Jalan Besar which means ‘big or wide road’ in Malay only came about in the 1880s. Interesting (but we are not…
After a lovely night at Novotel Clarke Quay, I figured the best way to end off a wonderful staycation would be a satisfying…
Known for its hilly and winding roads through Kent Ridge area, Buona Vista (‘Good Sight’ in Italian) was named for the good…
Bedok and Changi are linked by some of Singapore’s most scenic parks and connectors. From a former sand quarry to a beautiful reservoir park,…
Katong’s heritage is steeped in prestige and wealth from the English, Portuguese, Anglo-French and Chinese settlers of the 19th to the mid-20th century….
Bukit Timah, which literally means “tin hill” in Malay is located near the central part of Singapore. Historically, this lush forested area…
There are many Starbucks branches in Hong Kong (and everywhere else in the world for that matter). But did you know that…
The name Hougang comes from the Hokkien and Teochew word Au-Kang, which refers to the ‘river end’, since it is located upstream…
Bugis was commonly referred to in the past by the Chinese-educated community as Xiao Po (小坡) aka little slope. The whole vicinity…
There is never a lack of cozy coffee joints in Singapore. City Hall & Jalan Basar make up the historical part of…
Let’s expand our café hopping culture all the way to Korea! Have you seen real sheeps in the cafe before? Been to…
Singaporeans adore lazy afternoon chilling out at cafes with their friends, family members and lovers. To cater to this need, cafes are…