Singapore

A challenging nature trail not for the faint of heart. Here's our guide to Bukit Batok Hillside Nature Park! Recently, we found a forest trail leading to Bukit Batok Hillside Nature Park — an abandoned park hidden in plain sight. This...

A guide to the spectacular quarries and exciting nature trails in Dairy Farm Nature Park. Thanks to the pandemic, we've forced ourselves to explore the lesser-known places in Singapore. And that's when we found a bunch of really cool nature...

Everything you need to know about the SingapoRediscovers vouchers (SRV)! After much anticipation, our SingapoRediscovers vouchers are finally here. But now what? Here’s how to maximise your vouchers to get the most bang for your buck! Already familiar with the basics?...

Believe me when I say I've tried explaining Singlish terms to foreign friends and all I got were puzzled faces. But that's one of my favourite parts about being Singaporean — our culture is quirky and unlike any other....

If you could only pick one cruise-to-nowhere getaway, it'd be... In Dec 2020 when Cruises to Nowhere had just begun, we got to experience Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas. On that post, someone asked: So this one's for David, as well...

From scouring Instagram-worthy spots around the island to embarking on mouth-watering hawker food trails, visitors to Singapore are spoilt for choice when looking for fun things to do. And whether you're young or young at heart, a visit to...

Escape to the Southern Islands for a day to recalibrate and recharge 😌 For those looking for a day of both exploration and relaxation, St. John’s Island and Lazarus Island gives you the best of both worlds. These islands offer...

Sentosa is reinstating admission fees. But we've got an exclusive referral code you can use to continue enjoying free entry 👀 We love Sentosa. In fact, I'm pretty sure we’ve done everything there is to do in Sentosa — bungy jumping,...

Within the luscious forest of Thomson Nature Park lies hidden remains of a once bustling Hainan village now taken over by cheeky wildlife and overgrown greens. I find ruins incredibly charming — sometimes it feels like we're intruding, getting...

Spot wildlife at the fresh water streams and elevated walkways of Windsor Nature Park! Ask any local "where to hike in Singapore", chances are MacRitchie Treetop Walk will come up. I mean, with scenic views of MacRitchie Reservoir plus an...

Most Singapore itineraries are by travellers, but what better way to see the island than with one created by locals 😉 First published: 19 August 2021 Over the years, a couple of friends from overseas have visited Singapore and I've always struggled...

Load up on vitamin D with these alternative activities in Singapore — besides suntanning at the beach. I'm a heliophile — someone who loves being outdoors when it's sunny and bright. So being stuck inside during circuit breaker was not...

Get around the Lion City the Singaporean way with these 11 Singlish terms! Here's something Wikipedia doesn't make obvious — "Singlish" is the lingua franca of Singapore. Essentially colloquial Singaporean English, this unique and ultra-complex language is as colourful and...

Not your typical "things to do in Singapore" bucket list! Co-written by: Kimberly Lai & Michelle Neo While we've had to put our Travel Bucket List on hold last year, we're gonna make the most of this year — travel or...

Not your typical staycation — we're going to the Southern Islands! Despite the array of options for unique staycations in Singapore I was yearning for something different. At this point, I'd never been on a yacht, nor explored Singapore's own...

This list makes a trip to Sentosa feel like an actual holiday! After dealing with lockdowns and everything else in this nightmare of a year, we definitely need a good break. But thanks to COVID-19, we can't fly overseas either....

Dream Cruises Review - If money could buy happiness, perhaps an extra S$1.2k is what you need. When I heard we were going to experience the Palace Suite on Dream Cruises, I expected the getaway to be lavish — self-indulgent...

Roast marshmallows by the fire, sleep in a tent and wake up to the sunrise at Pulau Ubin! Being outdoors takes you back to the basics. No television, loud bustling streets or other distractions. Just you, your friends and good...

Can't get access to the pinnacle? Or find tickets up to MBS' rooftop bar too pricy? Here's the newest kid on the block! Rooftop gardens aren't new in Singapore but: open to public, and free? Here's a first and it...

Visiting Singapore? Check out some of the best outdoor activities in Singapore as recommended by locals. Bonus — 10 of these are free! Singapore might be great for eating (read: 54 local-approved things to eat in Singapore), shopping and indulging...