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Tax Refunds: How to Claim GST & VAT in Singapore & Worldwide

Tax Refunds: How to Claim GST & VAT in Singapore & Worldwide

Tax refunds sound like a sweet deal—whether you’re a tourist in Singapore hoping to reclaim...

Flu in Singapore: Symptoms, Prevention & Flu Shot Guide

Flu in Singapore: Symptoms, Prevention & Flu Shot Guide

The flu in Singapore isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it’s an annual uninvited guest that spreads...

Showering: Morning or night, haircare, and cold showers

Showering: Morning or night, haircare, and cold showers

Showering in Singapore isn’t just a daily routine—it’s essential for staying fresh in the tropical...

Guide to Singapore Nightlife: Best Clubs, Bars, and Restaurants

Guide to Singapore Nightlife: Best Clubs, Bars, and Restaurants

Singapore’s nightlife is a dazzling mix of high-energy clubs, sophisticated rooftop bars, and late-night eateries...

Singapore Train Delays: Guide to MRT Disruptions & Updates

Singapore Train Delays: Guide to MRT Disruptions & Updates

Singapore’s MRT system is known for its efficiency—until, of course, you’re stuck waiting for a...

Best Sourdough in Singapore: Where to Buy & Top Bakeries

Best Sourdough in Singapore: Where to Buy & Top Bakeries

Ah, sourdough—the artisanal bread that has taken the world by storm, becoming a must-try in...

Singapore Etiquette Guide: Dos & Don’ts for Manners & Social Rules

Singapore Etiquette Guide: Dos & Don’ts for Manners & Social Rules

Singapore is known for its efficiency, cleanliness, and—depending on who you ask—its unique take on...

Where to Buy Kitchenware in Singapore: Best Stores & Deals

Where to Buy Kitchenware in Singapore: Best Stores & Deals

In a city like Singapore, where every kitchen is a mini culinary battleground, having the...

Decathlon Singapore Guide: Best Stores, Deals & What to Buy

Decathlon Singapore Guide: Best Stores, Deals & What to Buy

Decathlon is the go-to store in Singapore if you suddenly decide you’re an athlete—or at...

Best Outlet Malls in Singapore & JB: IMM and JPO

Best Outlet Malls in Singapore & JB: IMM and JPO

If you love scoring a good deal, convincing yourself you’re “saving” money while spending more,...

Guide to Lego series and shopping in Singapore

Guide to Lego series and shopping in Singapore

Ah, Legos – the colorful, interlocking plastic bricks that have captivated generations of kids (and...

Guide to local Singapore fashion clothing brands

Guide to local Singapore fashion clothing brands

Singapore’s fashion scene is a curious mix of tropical practicality, global trends, and the occasional...

Guide to cheap Arcteryx shopping in Singapore

Guide to cheap Arcteryx shopping in Singapore

Arcteryx, for those who haven’t yet been indoctrinated, is that Canadian brand that’s become synonymous...

Guide to the best pizza in Singapore

Guide to the best pizza in Singapore

Lately, it seems like pizza stores are popping up in Singapore faster than you can...

Guide to Singapore Chinese bakeries

Guide to Singapore Chinese bakeries

Chinese bakeries are where tradition meets indulgence, offering everything from flaky egg tarts to pillowy...

Guide to Singapore bakeries

Guide to Singapore bakeries

Singaporeans take their bread and pastries seriously—so seriously that every bakery here seems to have...

Guide to Singapore Don Don Don Ki

Guide to Singapore Don Don Don Ki

If you’ve ever walked past a Don Don Donki in Singapore and didn’t hear its...

Guide to Singapore airport lounges

Guide to Singapore airport lounges

Airport lounges are the magical sanctuaries that separate the well-prepared traveler from the unfortunate souls...

Guide to Japan onsen travel

Guide to Japan onsen travel

We know Singaporeans love going to Japan for vacation. If you’ve ever dreamed of soaking...

Guide to Airline Alliances in Singapore

Guide to Airline Alliances in Singapore

If you’ve ever stared at your frequent flyer miles and wondered if you’re actually getting...

Guide to Singapore Uniqlo shopping

Guide to Singapore Uniqlo shopping

In a country where shopping malls multiply faster than your laundry pile, Uniqlo has somehow...

Guide to Singapore scam protection

Guide to Singapore scam protection

Welcome to Singapore, where scammers are working harder than most of us do at our...

Guide to Chinese New Year Greetings Singapore

Guide to Chinese New Year Greetings Singapore

This week in Chinese new year - we wrote about it in an earlier article....

Guide to running shoes in Singapore

Guide to running shoes in Singapore

Running: the activity we love to hate but can’t seem to quit, especially when it...

Guide to Jewel Changi Airport Singapore

Guide to Jewel Changi Airport Singapore

Welcome to Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, a revolutionary mall-airport hybrid featuring top attractions like the...

Guide to Ikea in Singapore

Guide to Ikea in Singapore

IKEA – the Swedish furniture giant that somehow convinces us flat-packed chaos is a life...

Guide to best steakhouse and steaks in Singapore

Guide to best steakhouse and steaks in Singapore

Looking for the perfect steak in Singapore? Whether you’re a ribeye romantic, a sirloin supporter,...

Guide to 2025 Chinese Dramas in Singapore

Guide to 2025 Chinese Dramas in Singapore

Chinese dramas—whether binge-watched on weekends or sneakily consumed during office lunch breaks—seem to hold a...

Guide to Singapore Dollars and Where to Exchange Money

Guide to Singapore Dollars and Where to Exchange Money

The Singapore dollar, or SGD if you’re feeling fancy, might not be the flashiest currency,...

Guide to earthquakes in singapore

Guide to earthquakes in singapore

When it comes to earthquakes, Singapore is like that one friend who never shows up...