Singapore: 1942, Former Ford Factory, Museum Roundtable

In remembrance of the fall of Singapore. Hindsight is 20/20. In this article, we will recount certain events (and real life lessons) leading up to the fall of Singapore during the Second World War. We will also explore the Former Ford Factory located along Upper Bukit Timah Road. The Path to Surrender The Malayan campaign started on 8 Dec 1941, when the Japanese landed in … Continue reading Singapore: 1942, Former Ford Factory, Museum Roundtable

Singapore: Asian Civilisations Museum (Part 2), Museum Roundtable

Second part of our museum roundtable series, covering the 2nd level of ACM. First part of our series can be found here. This article covers the 2nd floor of ACM, which is broadly split into Ancestral Rituals, Ancient Religion and Religious Arts. Location: 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555. Opening Hours: 10am to 7pm from Sundays to Thursdays, 10am to 9pm on Fridays. Entry Fee: For … Continue reading Singapore: Asian Civilisations Museum (Part 2), Museum Roundtable

Singapore: Asian Civilisations Museum, Museum Roundtable

Second part of our museum roundtable series, covering the 1st level of ACM. We head to the Asian Civilisations Museum today, as part of our museum roundtable series. As the name suggests, the galleries cover Asian history all the way back to the 800s. Location: 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555. Opening Hours: 10am to 7pm from Sundays to Thursdays, 10am to 9pm on Fridays. Entry … Continue reading Singapore: Asian Civilisations Museum, Museum Roundtable

Singapore: National Museum of Singapore, Museum Roundtable

Part of the Museum Roundtable series. In the first article of our Museum Roundtable series, we head to the National Museum of Singapore, the oldest museum in Singapore. Location: 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897. Opening Hours: 10am to 7pm daily. Entry Fee: For the Permanent Exhibitions, Free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. S$15 for Foreign Residents. The National Museum of Singapore mainly covers the history … Continue reading Singapore: National Museum of Singapore, Museum Roundtable

Singapore: Entering Singapore, the SG Arrival Card

Covid is the best Chief Technology Officer. Something new since Singapore’s borders opened up is the SG Arrival Card, which is the entry details (for foreigners) and health declaration that is required by both citizens and foreigners alike to enter Singapore, except those entering via land checkpoints. This needs to be highlighted: SG Arrival Card application is free. There is no requirement to make any … Continue reading Singapore: Entering Singapore, the SG Arrival Card

Tokyo, Japan: #1 Budget Yakitori, Torikizoku (鳥貴族)

The best solution when you are running out of money. In the final article of this Tokyo trip, it would be apt to share more about Torikizoku, a budget yakitori chain with more than 600 outlets in Japan. After eating and travelling through Tokyo, I had ¥2,250 left for my final meal before my flight in the early morning the next day, and wasn’t up … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: #1 Budget Yakitori, Torikizoku (鳥貴族)

Tokyo, Japan: Depachika (デパ地下), the secret basement food halls

The alternative way to eat through Tokyo. At least in Singapore, there are supermarkets that sell pre-prepared fresh food. Think Cold Storage with its rotisserie chicken and sushi. Well, this idea is a mini version of what you can get in Japan. Introducing the Depachika! Depachika is the result of combining “Depa-rtment Store” and “chika” is Japanese for basement, and these food halls are literally … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Depachika (デパ地下), the secret basement food halls

Tokyo, Japan: Deep dive into Shinto Shrines

Finding new and deeper meaning One thing everyone knows about Japan is the number of shrines, with the famous ones being the Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社) in Kyoto and Meiji Shrine (明治神宮) in Tokyo. So what are shrines and why are there so many? It is believed that each shrine has at least one spirit that is enshrined, addressing a specific situation for an individual. … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Deep dive into Shinto Shrines

Tokyo, Japan: Seeing the skyline

If only humans could fly. For many metropolitan cities, the best view is usually someway above ground level. We will cover some places to consider. I highly recommend going to either Shibuya Sky or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to catch the views. You can find more photos in the Photo section of this site or follow our Instagram. Shibuya Sky (Shibuya Scramble Square) The … Continue reading Tokyo, Japan: Seeing the skyline