Stories from around the World
Ever imagined yourself as Gulliver among Lilliputian buildings? It’s even more exciting if those buildings were famous world landmarks like the Taj Mahal, The Great Wall of China, Forbidden City or the Petronas Towers. And what if I have to tell you that this fantasy is possible indeed. On a rather humid morning recently, Rosemarie and I decided to embark on...
A credit card that makes you want to travel more often? Yes, you got that right! With the Standard Chartered Tigerair Platinum Credit Card in Singapore, travel hopping around South-East Asia with complimentary one-way tickets and airline perks will make your next awaited holiday happen all that more quicker! By setting itself apart from the rest of the travel credit...
Travel and sports are easy bedfellows that stir up intense emotions in people everywhere! So when an airline and a world famous football team mingle together sparks are bound to ignite, tongues wag, excitement is in the air and magic is created. It’s now official that Qatar Airways has partnered with FC Barcelona in a historic jersey-sponsorship deal, ending...
Heading to Singapore soon? Grab a chance to win this lovely complimentary giveaway that features a chic stay at one of Singapore’s modern hotel residences – Capri by Fraser! We’ve stayed at Capri before and enjoyed the facilities! To find out what our experience with the hotel was like, click here. This fabulous complimentary giveaway includes the...
Mum and dad in the 1960s! People usually ask me how I can travel at a drop of a hat and not be bored of a near nomadic life. I have been often queried about why I travel and why I keep meticulous accounts of the places I travel to. The answer lies somewhere in the past. It lies in the way I was brought up as a child. It lies in the environment I grew up in. It lies...
If a luxurious stay at the Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur wasn’t already a weekend of true relaxation, an evening at the Majestic Spa and Truefitt and Hill topped it off just like a dollop of freshly whipped cream on scoops of gelato! The Majestic Spa The first impression you form when you walk into The Majestic Spa is the fact that it transports you in the golden...
Tucked away on the corner of what was once called Victory Avenue, the neo-classical styled Majestic Hotel which closed in the 80s has once again reopened its doors to the affluent traveller. Built in 1932 as a hotel and then converted into an art gallery temporarily, this colonial hotel has had a second renaissance with restoration and further expansion of a new wing...
From March 25, the visa application centre in Singapore will be located at 20 Cecil Street, #11-02 to 05 Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705. VFS Global Services Pte Ltd is a commercial company working in partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide Australian visa application services in Singapore. The Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC) in Singapore...
Thinking of going on holiday? With so many fantastic destinations at your doorstep, it can be difficult thinking of where to go. To help point you in the right direction, here’s six top destinations to start thinking about. Kuala Lumpur The capital of Malaysia is an ideal holiday spot because of its proximity to Singapore, and also because it offers a mix of the...
Located at the heart of Singapore’s city centre, Marina Bay is the centrepiece of Singapore that’s set to be a thriving 24/7 destination with endless exciting events and a necklace of attractions with people from all walks of life coming together to live, work and play. This photography exhibition showcases the different facets of the Marina Bay precinct...