Looking for an unusual way to spend your time in Singapore? Here’s a guide to some of the most unique, off-the-beaten-track attractions and local sights. Off the tourist trail, you’ll glimpse an insight into Singaporean culture. Grab your camera and visit the quirkiest places in Singapore. Haw Par...

Singapore is home to a talented array of designers, makers and craftsmen, many of whom are willing to share their skills for the day. Visit these studios for a crash course in working with your hands, covering everything from pottery to flower-arranging. Traditional Pottery: Thow Kwang Pottery Jung...

Singapore is known as the “Garden City” and you're never far away from green space or a park. Some of the gardens and parks here are also creatively designed to show off the best local flora while you take a break from city life. If you need to take a breather from the daily grind, why not visit one...

Singapore is a runner's paradise, with miles of paved coastal paths, beautiful rainforests and dedicated running spots. Once you've dealt with the humidity and tropical temperatures, there's no better island to lace up your trainers and get running. How to cope with the heat... Singapore's equator...

During World War II, the fall of Singapore and Malaya and the subsequent Japanese Occupation that followed, from 1942-45, was one of the most significant periods in Singapore's past. To make sure the sacrifices made in this time are not forgotten, these museums and sites commemorate the people that...

Singapore's coastline is dotted with peaceful islands where you won't find a shopping mall in sight. Jump on a boat and travel offshore to enjoy chilled beaches, coastal hikes and an amazing array of flora and fauna. Here's where to escape to when you've had enough of city life. Pulau Ubin A mere...

Some would describe Singapore as a concrete jungle, but with a little time and patience you can find a plethora of edible goodies in the parks, beaches and outdoor spaces of this garden city. Lace up your trainers and head off the beaten path – you can find some truly delectable edible treasures hid...

Singapore's newest cultural icon is tucked away inside a shabby shopping mall on Beach Road. Take the lift up to the fifth floor of the Golden Mile Tower, and you'll step into a secret arthouse paradise, where you're greeted by a low-key bar area well stocked with popcorn, snacks, top-notch coffee a...

Singaporean culture celebrates food. In this cosmopolitan city-state, you can find a myriad of hawker centres, cafes and fine dining restaurants which fuse together the many cultures that call this island home. You'll often be asked “have you eaten?” in lieu of a greeting, and in this city humble st...

Singapore's fascinating mix of cultures has created a food-crazy city with no end of options, from Malay to Indian, Chinese to Peranakan, and Western to Japanese. If you're vegetarian or vegan and visiting Singapore, there is a huge array of dining options available that will allow you to explore th...

With an estimated of 20,000 vending machines scattered throughout in Singapore, retailers are switching from bricks-and-mortar stores to vending machines to cut their costs, as well as to maintain and scale their physical presence. When high rental and manpower costs might put a brand out of busines...

Historically a trading hub, what better place than Singapore to embrace your inner shopaholic? What once was a great market for tea, silk and tin, now is home to glittering shopping malls offering state of the art electronics and designer fashion. Singapore might appear as a small red dot on your ma...

Over the last few years, Singapore has become one of the most popular destinations in Asia and the continent's most travel-friendly country. With a diverse and world-class offer of entertainment, cuisine and shopping, who wouldn't want to visit this interesting island-state that went from that has e...

Sometimes referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City or the Little Red Dote, Singapore is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded by Stamford Raffles in 1819, colonial Singapore was set up as a trading post of the East India Company. Despite its small size, Singapore has featured on st...

From dragon boat racing, spectacular military displays and mesmerizing bazaars, there is always a celebration taking place somewhere in Singapore. Chinese New Year You can't miss the two-week-long party that takes over Chinatown in Jan or Feb. With its exuberant mix of vibrant colors, sounds and t...

Chinese New Year Public Holidays for 2019 in Singapore will begin on Tuesday, February 5 and ends on Wednesday, February 6. Chinese New Year Singapore is one of the biggest celebrations on the event calendar. Chinese New Year is one of the most significant holiday seasons in Singapore. Marking the f...

After a 100 percent growth of paid customers in the region in from 2016 to 2017, Google Cloud Platform launched regional center in Singapore. Called “asia-southeast1”, this is the first Cloud Platform region in Southeast Asia. According to the search giant, this initiative means improved latency sp...

Recently Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made a working visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina for the 13th G20 Leaders' Summit (photo). Singapore and Hong Kong are the eternal competitors to be Asia's ‘Best Place to Do Business'. Rivalry comes naturally to these two places which are both thriving former...