Author: Sze Rong Tham

I live life a little wilder and happier.

Singapore is rife with running marathons, but what about a PhotoMarathon? Canon is back with the ‘PhotoMarathon XV’ on 23 September 2017 at Suntec City.  For a full day starting at 7am, you will be required to create a themed masterpiece under a time limit, roving around Singapore’s breathtaking landscape as your virtual playground. Get creative, reckless and crazy — you definitely have to think out of the box to get the best shot! Ditch your old-school hipster photography norms for something that truly impresses with novel angles and perspectives to create an image that will blow the judges away. You don’t…

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Going out late in Singapore after-hours doesn’t always necessarily have to be about the nightlife party scene — you can always try something a little more wholesome. And some activities are available 24 hours too. If you’re someone who loves staying up late, or for whatever reason can’t seem to go to bed early, here are 15 late night activities in Singapore (and some new funky suggestions you can do 24/7) that will more than keep you occupied till the wee hours of the morning. —Activities you can do for FREE— 1. Take Your Bike For A Spin If you’re…

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I’m not shy about being a basic b*tch. I mean fashion-wise, not character-wise. As derogatory as the term ‘basic b*tch’ sounds, basic dressing boasts some of the most comfortable fashion wear and makes it the easiest to be confident in.  It’s also all about practicality and durability. Most basic b*tch dressing gets you the best deal for your money and features some pretty timeless and simple staples.   Here are 10 fashion items that characteristically make up a basic b*tch, and if you’re not sure if you fall into this category, see if you can tick off all the boxes below. NO SHAME!…

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Films At The Fort 2017 presented by Casillero del Diablo combines award-winning films with gourmet food and wine in the beautiful outdoor setting of Fort Canning Park. From the organisers of Sunset Cinema Tanjong Beach, this open-air cinema is celebrating its 5th anniversary in Singapore’s beautiful natural amphitheatre from 3 – 20 August 2017.  Films At The Fort this year will feature a series of mainstream and indie award-winning films — from Baywatch to Thelma & Louise, there will definitely be a film that is your cup of tea. At only S$27.80+, head over to Fort Canning Park when the sun starts to…

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Inspirock is a free online service that helps you plan out a fully personalised travel itinerary in minutes. Gone are the days where I have to plough through 30 different websites and question their reliability and accuracy.  Start by indicating your interest (be it a preference for an active vacation or a slow-going one, or one with kids or just adults) to allow Inspirock to create a full travel itinerary in minutes. The app recommends day to day activities and when to arrive and depart from your travel destination. Customise it further with other recommendations available and complete your pre-travel…

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The Singapore Night Festival is back celebrating its tenth edition this year at the precinct of Bras Basah with a myriad of dazzling lights from 18 – 26 August 2017. This year’s edition aims to rekindle the romance and beauty of night lights along with art installations and exhilarating street performances, bringing back previous crowd favourites with a refreshing and whimsical retrospective. I definitely have my eyes set on the illuminated landmarks that are perennial highlights at every edition of the Singapore Night Festival. Watch the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and the National Museum of Singapore transform into works of…

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Co-working spaces have been on the rise recently due to their accessibility, aesthetics and convenience. What is this “co-working concept” exactly? Imagine a new eco-system of working, where design thinking takes primary foothold in creating the area, and where networking and smooth transitions between public and private working spaces become intuitive. With amenities and quality pantries in the package too, these new working spaces got me hooked immediately. Forget McDonald’s and Starbucks — here’s a list of 10 beautiful co-working spaces in Singapore for both working adults and students: 1. Spacemob Moving The Office To A Home For A Reasonable…

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Even as an avid VSCO cam user, I have always found myself fumbling only between two free presets (HB1 & HB2). The various other presets available in the VSCO store always felt like eye candies which could only be seen but not touched. So when the new VSCO X series was released just not too long ago in June 2017, I couldn’t be more thrilled. The VSCO X is a series of an additional 38 presets available on VSCO that can be purchased annually at only $29.78. It is really a bang for your buck as compared to purchasing the individual packs…

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Remember the days when flip phones were the fanciest gadgets you could get your hands on? More advanced smartphones seem to be all that’s available on the market now, but Samsung is changing the game and relaunching the hippest flip phone since the Motorola Razr. Introducing, the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2. This new glitzy flip phone boasts some pretty solid camera specs, with an 8 mega-pixel rear camera and a 5 mega-pixel front camera. It also features a 2GB RAM with storage that’s expandable up to 256GB.  To make the deal even sweeter, this phone comes in black and light pink as well…

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Sinking into your couch on late nights and tuning onto Netflix will never be the same again. Netflix is proud to launch its first interactive “branching” narrative episodes Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale and Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile, where you now have the freedom to click and control how the stories unfold.  Though it’s released as a children’s programming space for interactive storytelling, it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try as a throwback to your childhood storytelling days where you can let your imagination run wild. You can even talk to the screen, as though the…

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We The Fest (WTF) will be happening this 11 – 13 August 2017 and will have you relieved that you didn’t blow your cash on June’s Ultra Music Festival tickets. This festival of music, arts, fashion and food by ISMAYA LIVE is definitely THE Summer festival to be at in Southeast Asia this 2017. It’ll be held in JiEXPO Kemayoran this round, so get ready for a three day line-up of star-studded international artists and new local acts. With performances by Charlie XCX, Jonas Blue and Cash Cash, you and your friends are set to be partying and raving to familiar pop EDM…

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LANY, a rising LA-based trio famous for their alt-pop sensations, is performing live in Singapore this 10 August 2017 at *SCAPE, The Ground Theatre. As a fan of their irresistible hit single ‘ILYSB’, I have been longing for their arrival here in Singapore (so bad, so bad).  Writing beautiful heartfelt songs with swashes of synth, spare percussion, echoes of prime 1980s pop, early 1990s R&B and new-wave electronics, LANY combines unique tunes and relatable lyrics that will capture your soul and heart — perfect for a solitary night time drive. What makes their Singapore show perfect is that they will be…

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Sungha Jung will be returning to Singapore for his sixth headlining show on 22 July 2017. Renowned as one of the finest teenage fingerstyle guitarists in the world at the tender age of 20, Sungha Jung uses his own unique fingerstyle to create and arrange one-of-a-kind renditions. From contemporary to classic, jazz to pop, he has done it all. And has done it very well indeed.  His own personal take on famous songs has always proved to be heart-warming and soul-wrenching. I love the way he is able to use the guitar like a piano and stimulate the melody, bass,…

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With the room full of polka dots and huge illuminated balls flooding your Instagram feed, you must be itching to get to the National Gallery to check out the first ever Children’s Biennale exhibition. It will be ongoing from 20 May to 8 October 2017 so don’t be too worried about not getting the best out of this stunning exhibition before it ends, you still have time! During my recent visit, I finally realised how to properly appreciate such art exhibitions. The beautiful aesthetics are definitely too good to be missed. In my attempt to get Instagram-worthy shots (but of course) of my experience, I had to get…

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HomeAway Asia is the perfect solution to your summer holiday travel plan woes. Discover the best and cheapest vacation rentals through this online social stay marketplace where you can find apartments for rent — villas, resorts and even yachts are available at your fingertips! Part of the Expedia family, this credible app will get global travelers connected to local hosts that offers unique accommodations all over Asia that will suit your every need. Staying in alternative accommodation will get you living like a local and immerse in an environment where you can beat the usual visitor crowds and discover unique hideouts.…

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