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Old-school pastry stores have been part of growing up in Singapore. The creations of various ethnic groups have come together in a wide array of sweet offerings that can still be found today. We take you on a sweet tour of some of the faves!
While the workplace has changed, the age old ‘work from office’ offers many advantages. We explore why ‘work from home’ is not always the best for career advancement and mental health.
Those born on 29 February are part of a small group of around 5 million people worldwide. These ‘leaplings’ celebrate their special day in a leap year with gusto but also face some challenges with a system that has to accommodate this phenomenon.
While it’s important to ask personal questions tactfully, labelling caring relatives as nosey is a generalisation we should avoid – especially during a convivial time like Chinese New Year.
From chicken rice to rojak to rice dumplings, what are the stories behind these popular heritage dishes and how did they come about?
If the recent changes that have reshaped Bali are too dramatic for you, speed back in time to Nusa Penida, where time seems to have stood still and many of the old ways can still be found.
There are similarities and differences between the Peranakan cultures of Singapore and Penang. We seek out authentic Penang Peranakan food and wind up at one-Michelin-starred Auntie Gaik Lean. Pick up some tips before your next trip north.
Professor Lily Kong’s latest book on hawker centres explores the future of Singapore hawker culture and what awaits the future generation.
Strolling through the streets of a city gives unique perspectives of the culture, cuisine and crafts. You get to meet people up-close and take in the smells of the city. Noise levels are high in Hanoi, especially while you’re trying to cross the streets whilst being honked at by free-wheeling motorbikes and cars.
You can find plenty of good eats at Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India – both from the ethnicities belong to their respective enclaves, and far beyond.
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