Travel Tips

I live here, I walk these streets and I write about what I actually find. These guides go beyond the usual tourist trail — into the neighbourhoods and the local knowledge that most visitors don’t get to tap into.

What To Do In Tiong Bahru: 9 Stops Worth Your Time

View of Block 78 Moh Guan Terrace in Tiong Bahru showing the contrast between the full brick block and the white curved Streamline Moderne architecture along Moh Guan Terrace Singapore

A hipster street, art deco buildings, a WWII air-raid shelter and more.

Singapore Weather Guide: Best Months to Visit

Rainy day in Singapore with heavy tropical rainfall on city streets

Planning a trip to Singapore but unsure what weather to expect?

What to See at Asian Civilisations Museum Singapore

Curious to know what’s inside the Asian Civilisations Museum?

What is Singapore Carrot Cake? (And Why It Has No Carrots)

A close-up featured image of Singapore black carrot cake stir-fried with sweet dark soy sauce and garnished with fresh green onions

The dish that confuses visitors. Why Singapore's carrot cake which has no carrots and it's not a cake.

Things To Do In Chinatown Singapore: Murals And Attractions

Discover 20 murals, heritage attractions and famous hawker centres.

Things To Do In Tanjong Pagar: Beyond The Usual Sights

View from the Skybridge at Pinnacle@Duxton in Tanjong Pagar overlooking Singapore’s city skyline

Looking for more than the usual sightseeing route?

Things to Know Before Visiting Singapore

A wide shot of the Marina Bay Sands hotel and the lotus-inspired ArtScience Museum situated along the waterfront in Singapore.

A quick guide to Singapore etiquette and essential things to know.

How Hawker Centres Work in Singapore

Lau Pa Sat hawker centre in Singapore, showing the historic Victorian cast-iron architecture.

A step-by-step guide to help you enjoy the hawker centre experience.