Travel Itineraries & Stories
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It may sound oxymoronic, but there is such a thing as rural Singapore! If you are looking for a piece of kampong (village) lifestyle, Pulau Ubin is an easy escape which is every bit resembling more like a Malaysian countryside than the stereotypical glitzy skyscraper that the Lion City is known for. Pulau Ubin is…
Do you know that Singapore comprises of 63 different islands? Most people have explored mainland Singapore and the ever-vibrant Sentosa, but off just slightly to the south, you will chance upon a peaceful world far from the craziness of city life. One of Singapore’s best kept secrets, I have visited Singapore’s Southern Islands numerous times…
[Image Credit: Physical Workout Video] The year is 2020. Pop music has been on life support in the past couple of years. With our most reliable hit-makers either failing to stage a comeback a la Katy Perry or succumbing to ill-inspired attempts to replicate the viral success of Latin and trap music (looking at you,…
[Image Credit: Bad Guy Official Video] Pop music will never be low brow again. A look at the 2010s decade-end lists from classic and indie rock publications such as Rolling Stones and Pitchfork reveal shockingly improved critical adoration for pop music, especially when contrasted with the 2000s overwhelmingly pop-bashing approaches by the very same journalism…
Trendy yet timeless. This Spotify playlist is a nostalgic trip through the last 20 years, highlighting top Billboard hits from 1998-present which still sound fresh today. When I first started the Future Mainstream Classics series back on December 2012, Spotify was still in its early days, Beyoncé just came off from the under-performing 4 with seemingly fading…
