Travel Stories

11 min read • Oct 2, 2022

Singapore may take less than an hour to drive across, but it has a wealth of tasty dishes that reflect the diverse cultures that call this island home.

7 min read • Sep 6, 2022

Discover the city-state through its best night drive, countryside ramble and inner-city escape route.

5 min read • May 12, 2022

No need to head straight to Thailand or Indonesia: tiny Singapore has a wealth of fabulous beaches.

6 min read • Oct 27, 2021

While hiking in Singapore may not be top of mind, it’s fast becoming one of the city-state’s favorite pastimes.

8 min read • Oct 13, 2021

A trip to Singapore needn’t break the bank. Here’s our pick of the best things to do in the city-state that are completely free of charge.

6 min read • Oct 13, 2021

Singapore is streets ahead of most other destinations when it comes to green urban spaces. Here's our guide to the best parks and gardens in Lion City.

6 min read • Oct 13, 2021

Hot and humid Singapore is easy to navigate due to its seamless public transport and commitment to accessibility. Here's our guide to getting around.

4 min read • Jul 6, 2021

Singapore is hot and humid all year round, making it a joy to visit whatever you're planning to do. But still, pack an umbrella just in case.

5 min read • Dec 19, 2019

With grand stations, lush tropical countryside and some great stop-offs, Singapore to Bangkok is a wonderful train ride. Here’s how to do it yourself.

7 min read • Sep 10, 2019

In all of Sofia Levin's travels, she often feels safest in Asia. Here are six destinations in Asia that Sofia recommends for solo female travellers, as well as…

6 min read • Jul 17, 2019

With their plethora of choices and chaotic pace, Singapore’s hawker centres can seem daunting at first. But with a bit of savvy, you can navigate the city…

6 min read • Jul 10, 2019

Featuring the fastest road-course cars and the most cutting-edge technology, the Formula 1 series has been the pinnacle of auto racing for nearly 70 years…

5 min read • Jun 5, 2019

Free, and open to everyone, parkrun has gripped millions across the globe since its inception in 2004. So much so that every Saturday morning there are…

5 min read • Apr 12, 2019

A unique blend of Chinese ingredients and Malay cooking styles, often with Indonesian and Indian elements, Peranakan food is Singapore’s oldest – and…

5 min read • Feb 18, 2019

They say New York is the city that never sleeps, but in Singapore you can now eat, drink, and even fish around the clock. Begin your night at any one of…

2 min read • Feb 6, 2019

Lights, camera, more lights…and ACTION! Chingay, Singapore’s multinational extravaganza, is Asia’s largest street performance and float parade. Held…

6 min read • Nov 27, 2018

Germ-laden airports, upended sleep patterns and unfamiliar local bugs are just a few of the health risks travellers face when seeing the world. But…

6 min read • Sep 19, 2018

Singapore may look small, and geographically speaking it is, but this tiny island city-state is jam packed with a myriad of things to do, see, buy and…

5 min read • Oct 27, 2017

Singapore’s prolific super-slick and shiny shopping malls are often touted as some of the world’s best, and make this tiny island a must-shop for retail…

3 min read • May 5, 2017

Once a hangout for small-time criminals, Keong Saik Road has slowly transformed from Singapore’s red-light district into one of the country’s most…

6 min read • May 3, 2017

City tripping can be hungry work – and these days the options are seemingly endless. But what if you'd rather forgo the freakshake and bubble-waffle fads…

6 min read • Feb 23, 2016

Already know your way around central Singapore? Just a stone's throw beyond, a clutch of bustling neighbourhoods home to quirky shops, trendy eateries and…