Travel & Shopping

Stories of retail and travels abroad.

When Travelling the World Is Cheaper Than Renting in Singapore

When Travelling the World Is Cheaper Than Renting in Singapore

Danya Astria took two years off from university to travel the world. But she's far from your run-of-the-mill privileged travel influencer.

by Kimberly Lim September 27, 2024

The Humans Behind Our MRT Station Shops

The Humans Behind Our MRT Station Shops

In search for the soul of our train stations.

by Elliot Lee August 23, 2024

Meet Kai, the Singaporean Who’s Trying To Make TCM Gummies a Thing in New York

Meet Kai, the Singaporean Who’s Trying To Make TCM Gummies a Thing in New York

A Singaporean's journey across the Big Apple with modern TCM.

by Kimberly Lim March 8, 2024

Singapore’s Disappearing Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Thriving in Vietnam

Singapore’s Disappearing Ice Cream Sandwiches Are Thriving in Vietnam

A new lease on life 3,000km from home.

by Kimberly Lim July 2, 2023

The Unironic Endeavour To Turn Lee Kuan Yew’s Face Into Bling

The Unironic Endeavour To Turn Lee Kuan Yew’s Face Into Bling

From statesman to style icon.

by Kimberly Lim June 20, 2023

Goodbye Scandi-Boho-Japandi-Minimalism. Hello Cluttercore

Goodbye Scandi-Boho-Japandi-Minimalism. Hello Cluttercore

A messy 2023 is upon us soon, and we say it's time everyone embraces (artfully-arranged) clutter.

by Nicole Lam December 6, 2022

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Binge

Singaporeans Share The Most ‘Underconsumption Core’ Things They Own

Singaporeans Share The Most ‘Underconsumption Core’ Things They Own

It's cool to buy only what you need.

by Elliot Lee

July 28, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Mala, Massages, and More: Singaporeans Share What They Copped With CDC Vouchers

Mala, Massages, and More: Singaporeans Share What They Copped With CDC Vouchers

Free money? In this economy?

by Elliot Lee

June 23, 2024

Districts

Tai Seng’s Best-Kept Secret Is Kapo Factory Building’s Hidden Cultural Gems

Tai Seng’s Best-Kept Secret Is Kapo Factory Building’s Hidden Cultural Gems

From Hokkien vinyl records to vintage PAP memorabilia.

by Kimberly Lim

April 19, 2024

Grindsets

Prime Time: How SGFR Store’s Gen Z Founders Built a Cult Gen Alpha Following

Prime Time: How SGFR Store’s Gen Z Founders Built a Cult Gen Alpha Following

"I don’t care if my mum scolds. This is for SGFR."

by Kimberly Lim

March 6, 2024

Districts

A Brief History of Holland Village

A Brief History of Holland Village

Even with several new malls and buildings sprouting up over the years, there's an inexplicable charm to Holland Village that transcends time, drawing people back repeatedly.

by RICE

February 18, 2024