Her World Singapore • 12th January 2022

Yeo Pei Shan wants to bring more awareness to food sustainability

Yeo Pei Shan wants to bring more awareness to food sustainability While her interest in food sustainability grew in university, Pei Shan had been food conscious from a young age. “Growing up, my grandma would nag at me to finish all my food and make sure not a single grain was left on my plate,” she shares. It was when both of her grandmothers fell ill that she began to learn the importance of making good food choices. “It led me to consume only plant-based foods when I was outside. I did not mi

The Straits Times • 10th December 2021

Go on a snorkel safari and sleep with manta rays: A new adventure awaits you at the Great Barrier Reef

Picture this: You're floating in the ocean, nothing on the horizon in sight, listening to the quiet lapping of waves. Slowly, you drift off to sleep beneath a canopy of stars. The next morning, you wake up refreshed and tuck into a hearty breakfast, before jumping into the sea for some snorkelling. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? With travel opening up again, it's finally possible to turn long-awaited vacation dreams into reality. However, going on holiday is no longer just about chasing touris

The Straits Times • 10th December 2021

Go on a snorkel safari and sleep with manta rays: A new adventure awaits you at the Great Barrier Reef

Picture this: You're floating in the ocean, nothing on the horizon in sight, listening to the quiet lapping of waves. Slowly, you drift off to sleep beneath a canopy of stars. The next morning, you wake up refreshed and tuck into a hearty breakfast, before jumping into the sea for some snorkelling. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? With travel opening up again, it's finally possible to turn long-awaited vacation dreams into reality. However, going on holiday is no longer just about chasing touris

The Straits Times • 5th July 2021

Set off on a relaxing getaway in a ‘first-class cabin’ to escape working from home

Pick up little-known nuggets of information about Jewel, such as the architect's design considerations and interesting retail offerings not available anywhere else in Singapore. Make sure to get your camera ready to shoot at the many unique photo spots!

After the 1.5-hour tour, spend some time with your little ones at Canopy Park, Jewel's indoor rooftop playground with iconic attractions and gardens.

Get lost in a maze like Alice in Wonderland

Imagine you're in a fairytale at the Hedge Maze,

The Straits Times • 27th April 2021

Spoil yourself with a staycay, spa day or restaurant feast and get rewarded for it

Overseas travel plans have been indefinitely postponed, but you can still give yourself a well-deserved break with a pampering hotel staycation. If you're an American Express (Amex) Card Member, you can leave your worries about a hefty bill at the door.

For the ultimate retreat, Amex's Staycation Campaign brings Card Members exciting benefits and privileges. These include exclusive new offers on luxury hotel stays, pampering spa sessions and topnotch gastronomic experiences from four trusted ho

The Straits Times • 9th April 2021

Unicorn float, optional: Where to unwind in a private pool villa, on Batman's yacht, or with cocktails by the beach

With overseas travel still out of the question, satisfy your wanderlust with a stress-shedding trip to Sentosa Island that has everything you need for a rejuvenating getaway from the grind. #MakeTime for that long-awaited holiday by decompressing with your best buddies, or rekindling the flame in your relationship without the kids in tow. Whether you love seeking a thrill (Sentosa is packed with exhilarating attractions that will excite even the most seasoned adrenaline junkies), or prefer loung

The Straits Times • 15th March 2021

3 reasons why Kyushu and Chugoku in Western Japan are the ideal post-pandemic getaway

Singaporeans love going to Japan, so it is safe to say that the land of the rising sun is high up on our travel wishlist when travel is allowed again. To make your first trip a unique one you'll remember, consider heading west to more untouched regions that offer plenty of nature, culture and fun outdoor activities. To inspire you, we spotlight two key regions: the volcanic island of Kyushu, Japan's third largest island characterised by hot springs, unique gastronomic experiences and rustic beau

The Straits Times • 15th March 2021

8 underrated to-dos in Western Japan for when travel resumes

Missing Japan? We feel you. The pandemic might have upended all of our 2020 travel plans, but we can still dream and plan ahead for when the skies re-open. (Meanwhile, you can still bring a piece of Japan home - and earn KrisFlyer miles at the same time - by browsing KrisShop's curated range of authentic Japanese products, from exquisite porcelain teacups to stylish mini scarves and handcrafted furniture.) For your first trip back, consider going off the beaten track to less-travelled Western pa

The Straits Times • 12th March 2021

School holiday plans sorted: Battle sea dragons, play action hero and staycay by the beach

Soar like an eagle over sand and sea

Up for some high-flying action? Make your first stop Mega Adventure Park, a high-elements haven for thrill-seekers of all ages.

Zoom down Imbiah Hill on the MegaZip, comprising three 75m-high zip lines where you can fly side by side with your loved ones at 60km/h, and relish breathtaking views of the island's lush greenery and sandy beaches (if you dare to look down!). Children who are below 30kg but meet the height requirement of 90cm can ride tandem with

The Straits Times • 4th March 2021

Where to spray paint street art and enjoy messy toolang “pizza”

What makes it so special? The restaurant abides by traditional methods of preparing the food such as grinding their own spices and stewing over charcoal fire, for perfectly smokey and tender meats.

There's an air-conditioned upper floor to help you beat the heat, but be sure to come early to chope a seat. The place is usually packed at lunchtime and sometimes even sells out by 1pm, especially on the weekends.

Where: 738 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198706

Tel: 6292-5898

Email: warongnasipa

The Straits Times • 28th February 2021

Creative family day out ideas to try in 2021

Thinking of new ways to spend quality time as a family? How about a weekend fishing trip to Lazarus Island or a thrilling virtual reality raft ride? Get inspired with our curated list of unique experiences for different types of families, from educational sight-seeing tours to adrenaline-pumping adventures you never knew existed in Singapore. Best of all, they're all available on Klook where you can enjoy attractive discounts! Activities for the nostalgic family to create new memories You love r

The Straits Times • 31st January 2021

Fun and fresh date ideas for every type of couple

Miss travelling overseas and feel like you've already exhausted everything there is to see and do as a couple in Singapore? Trying new things together is a sure way to keep your relationship fresh. Thankfully, there are plenty of unusual and exciting experiences we bet you haven't tried, right here on home ground! To inspire your next romantic escapade, we've sussed out a list of unique activities to try based on your couple personality. You have probably checked out all the latest attractions i

Her World Singapore • 12th January 2022

Yeo Pei Shan wants to bring more awareness to food sustainability

Yeo Pei Shan wants to bring more awareness to food sustainability While her interest in food sustainability grew in university, Pei Shan had been food conscious from a young age. “Growing up, my grandma would nag at me to finish all my food and make sure not a single grain was left on my plate,” she shares. It was when both of her grandmothers fell ill that she began to learn the importance of making good food choices. “It led me to consume only plant-based foods when I was outside. I did not mi

12th January 2022

Scholar's Experiences - The nurse with a heart for her patients, even beyond hospital walls - MOH Holdings

The nurse with a heart for her patients, even beyond hospital walls

Captions: Community nurse Chua Yu Ru was inspired to join healthcare after witnessing people living in poverty during a mission trip. PHOTO: JASPER YU

When Ms Chua Yu Ru was deployed to administer swab tests at migrant worker dormitories at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, she moved out of her family home to avoid exposing her parents to the virus. Despite the inconvenience, she was grateful to be able to serve the wider co

12th January 2022

Scholar's Experiences - Growing into her shoes as a podiatrist through patience and perseverance - MOH Holdings

Growing into her shoes as a podiatrist through patience and perseverance

Captions: Ms Jamie Kok became interested in podiatry as a vocation after she encountered friends and family suffering from foot-related problems. PHOTO: JASPER YU

One consequence of the ongoing pandemic is that some patients fear visiting a hospital to get treatment as they are afraid of catching Covid-19. This is one challenge faced by Ms Jamie Kok, a senior podiatrist at National University Hospital (NUH).

Determined t

30th July 2021

NCAA Division 1 basketballer Ariel Loiter, 19, doesn’t let setbacks faze her | Youthopia

It was supposed to be her exciting debut season playing Division 1 basketball in the United States’ National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Patriot League – the country’s most competitive level of college basketball.

At just 19 years old, Ariel Loiter is the first Singaporean to play basketball at the Division 1 level. To put things into perspective, she is among just 1.3 per cent of US high school women’s basketball players to compete in the division.

She had netted a prestigious full

22nd July 2021

Turning his daydreams into spectacular augmented reality videos | Youthopia

Visual artist Aundraj Jude shares how he got into designing 3D and AR motion graphics and his experience pursuing creative work in Singapore.

As a student, Aundraj Jude found himself always being yelled at by teachers for daydreaming in class. “I would always imagine things in my head that would make my current reality more fun,” he shares. Today, the 30-year-old Singaporean creative channels that active imagination into making incredibly lifelike 3D augmented reality (AR) videos that will make

15th July 2021

This filmmaker turns iconic SG locales into whimsical Wes Anderson-esque landscapes | Youthopia

Kevin Siyuan unites his love for local architecture and cinematography in a hit YouTube video series.

Anyone can turn on a filter and snap an ‘aesthetic’ photo nowadays, but it takes an artist with a keen eye to create something truly extraordinary. Just ask Singaporean architectural photographer and filmmaker Kevin Siyuan, 32, who transforms beloved Singapore neighbourhoods like Tiong Bahru and Little India into stunning visual feasts in the iconic style of US filmmaker Wes Anderson, whose fil

8th July 2021

Meet the 29-year-old sculptor carving out her own unique aesthetic, despite the critics | Youthopia

QimmyShimmy’s surrealistic ‘creepy-cute’ creations have gained her both fans and critics alike.

When sculptor Lim Qixuan, also known as QimmyShimmy, was tasked to “repair” a chipped seashell for the National Design Centre’s ‘R for Repair’ exhibition earlier this year, she felt fortunate to have been approached to take on the challenge. The exhibition, curated by acclaimed Singaporean designer Hans Tan, featured works by ten local artists who were tasked to reinterpret broken or precious objects

Her World Singapore • 12th March 2021

Suffering from imposter syndrome? Here's how to overcome it

The term “imposter syndrome” (IS) was first coined in 1978, but this psychological phenomenon of crippling self- doubt permeates workplaces even today – particularly among women professionals. In fact, a 2020 KPMG study reported that 75 per cent of female executives admitted to having personally experienced IS at certain points in their career, while 81 per cent believed that they put more pressure on themselves not to fail than men do.

“IS generally shows up when people cannot seem to internal

Her World Singapore • 4th February 2021

Chan See Ting, 28, opens up about love and her battle with breast cancer

“We first matched on a dating app in February 2019. Ian was quick to express his interest in getting to know me better, but I didn’t quite match his eagerness because I thought he was boring!

In July, we were preparing to formalise our relationship when I was suddenly diagnosed with an aggressive Stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. We had a serious conversation about what this meant for our future, should we decide to enter into a relationship, and I told him upfront that he could walk away