South Korea’s capital runs on caffeine, with cafés front and centre on almost every city block, and the ubiquitous Starbucks brand alone boasting a presence of 1,750 branches in the country. Other coffee shops such as elegant Antique, one of the trendiest joints in Seoul’s hip Yeonnam-dong neighbourhood,...
One of Singapore’s longest running hotels, Grand Hyatt Singapore, closed temporarily in 2022 for a total refurbishment. The property is expected to reopen in phases from Q1 of 2024 onwards and will take on the themes of “a grand living room” and “wellness haven” in the Orchard Road...
Le Matin Patisserie, the popular e-bakery by ex-Noma chef Mohamed Al-Matin, has launched a new menu at their ION Orchard location. This comes roughly 8 months after their first physical store opened, with a menu that includes brunch mains, sides, and desserts.
For starters, customers can try the Bread...
La Bottega Enoteca, the Italian restaurant in Joo Chiat Road, recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary and secured the 19th spot on the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2023 ranking by 50 Top Pizza, making it the only pizzeria in Singapore to earn this recognition.
As a background to...
As tradition gives way to modern life, many sunset trades are destined to fade into the pages of our history books. Such is particularly the case in fast-paced Singapore, where the cost of living is high and space comes at a premium. The lack of an agricultural hinterland...
Of course, Yu Hsuan has also forged lasting friendships with her colleagues. “Cabin crew members work closely together during flights and have many shared experiences. Building and maintaining these friendships can help to make the job more enjoyable and foster a sense of community,” she says.
To this end,...
Hanging by the bow-shaped bar, I nurse the last of my mocktail, a liquid rainbow of roselle, lemongrass, mint and passion fruit. The hushed lounge is an unapologetic manifestation of nostalgia for the early 20th century. Rattan blinds and creamy curtains ensconce secluded corners. Dried tropical flowers spring...
There are more than 700 hotels in New York City, so the options are quite literally endless. From party hotspots to over-the-top luxury to sustainable sanctuaries, you can find it all in the city that never sleeps. The perfect hotel for any given trip depends on who you’re...
Since 1 July, all KrisFlyer customers on Singapore Airlines flights across the globe have begun to enjoy free access to in-flight Wi-Fi. This makes Singapore Airlines one of the first airlines in the world to offer complimentary Wi-Fi coverage at such scale. Whether you’d like to stay connected,...
The annual Formula One night race in Singapore is perhaps one of the most electrifying events of the year – a high-octane affair, this first and only nighttime F1 track attracted a record-breaking 302,000 visitors in 2022. But there is also plenty of off-track excitement to be had....