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12 Secret Facts Of Singapore With “Today I Learnt” Potential Even For...

Secret facts of Singapore Most of us have our lobangs to get the cheapest kopi o kosong and can navigate the elaborate layouts of our huge local malls. But that doesn’t mean we truly know Singapore...

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First Look At Komo Shoppes, A New Glassy Mall In Changi With Gym, Cafes &...

Things to do in Komo Shoppes It’s no secret that the region of Changi is a hit with the Easties. Honestly, we can’t blame them; the allure of Changi Village Hawker Centre’s fare is irresistible, and...

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Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle: Singapore’s Last Surviving Dragon Kiln

Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle As far as hobbies go, pottery has to be one of the most therapeutic and rewarding ones, especially when one-of-a-kind ceramic keepsakes are the fruits of your labour. If...

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14 Best Phone Repair Shops In Singapore To Fix Smartphones & Broken Screens

Best phone repair shops in Singapore Perhaps your phone’s screen cracked from being dropped or – true story – your kid knocked your smartphone into a puddle of water on the street. Once your phone has...

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Jurong Drive-In Cinema: Singapore’s First Ever Open Air Theatre & Popular...

Jurong Drive-In Cinema Picture a giant car park – enough for 900 cars – and a 15m x 30m screen at the front showing the latest films. You might be thinking, got such thing meh? Got. But this was back...

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11 Things In Singapore That Feel Illegal But Aren’t

Things in Singapore that feel illegal but aren’t When was the last time you saw someone do something and immediately thought, “Sure kena fine.” There are just some actions that we see on the daily,...

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14 Beautiful Mosques In SG – Matrix-Like Design, Aesthetic Domes &...

Guide to mosques in Singapore Mosques, or masjids, are a common sight in Singapore. Besides having prayer halls, it’s an important part of the Muslim community, hosting religious classes and various...

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Rasa Sentosa – Iconic Food Centre In The 80s Located Where Shangri-La Hotel...

Rasa Sentosa, a former food centre in Singapore  If you’re a history buff like me, you’ll often find yourself deep-diving into interesting facets of Singapore’s past. It could be the origins of...

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Why I Left My Dream Job In Australia To Start An Acting Career In Singapore

Abigail Chue – Becoming an actress in Singapore When people entertain the idea of a mid-career switch, many would look for work that would have transferable skill sets. Rarely do you hear of people...

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15 Nostalgic Arcade Games All 90s Kids Used To Play Like Street Fighter &...

Old school arcade games in Singapore Before video games like Valorant and Grand Theft Auto, many of us would spend our afternoons trying to beat our friend’s high scores at the neighbourhood arcade....

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Get Nostalgic 90s Kids Snacks & Games From Just $0.40 At This Upper Thomson...

Biscuit King, old school snack store in Upper Thomson Food plays a big role in the Singapore identity. Aside from laksa and chicken rice, we’ve also got nostalgic, old-school snacks such as iced gem...

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8 Affordable Snack Stores With Nostalgic & Rare Options Under $2

Cheap snack stores in Singapore There are 2 types of people: those who don’t snack at all, and those who forgo full meals for chips, biscuits, and sweet treats. If you’re part of the latter camp, you...

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8 Old Fast Food Chains 80s & 90s Kids Know That Need To Make A Comeback In...

80s & 90s fast food chains in Singapore In recent years, joints like Shake Shack and Five Guys have been welcomed to Singapore with much fanfare. Chick-fil-A could also be coming soon to our...

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I Rode The Smallest Public Bus In Singapore With Only 24 Seats & 1 Door 

Riding the 825 minibus from Yio Chu Kang interchange “Hey Gracelyn, are you free this week?” “Yeah, sure! What’s up” “Ok, we’re sending you to ride the smallest bus in Singapore” Think public buses and...

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10 Old-School Gadgets Every Singaporean 90s Kid Remembers & Where To Get Them...

90s tech gadgets from our childhood Some of us still have a dusty box of childhood toys and gadgets tucked away in a corner of the house that we’re too lazy to open. Well, now might be the time to...

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Fill A Box Of Snacks For $10 At This Mart In Chinatown To Lessen Food Waste

MoNo SG at Chinatown Open up the pantry in any Asian household and you’re likely to find spices and condiments older than some of the people reading this. You know better than to throw them out, even...

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13 Doctor Consultation Options From Home If You Don’t Have The Strength To Go GP

Online doctor consultations in Singapore Clinics can be dreadful sometimes with long waiting queues, people coughing in the waiting area, and not to mention the large bill at the end – all whilst...

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9 Abandoned Mansions In Singapore That Were Once Fit For Royalty

Abandoned mansions in Singapore Who doesn’t love a saucy story surrounding wealthy men with secret mistresses and mysterious fires? We’ve got a few narratives to share with you about the history of 9...

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9 Biggest Singaporean Cheat Codes To Employ Gathered From Kiasu Locals

Hacks to use in Singapore Let’s face it: Singaporeans are probably some of the savviest people out there when it comes to making their lives easier and more importantly, cheaper. Tips for affordable...

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We Tried 10 Common Bottled Water Brands In Singapore And Ranked Them

The ultimate bottled water ranking Whether you’re looking to rehydrate after completing a #fitspo workout or desperately need to soothe your tongue after eating a bowl of mala, drinking water seems...

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