I believe I may not be alone when I say that I’m quite the avid collector of postcards, but rarely ever send them out to family or friends.
To some, this might seem counterintuitive, even wasteful. But for me, these miniature works of art serve a different purpose. They're windows into distant lands; time capsules of bygone eras; and conversation starters par excellence. In fact, in a city as fast-paced as Singapore, where our lives often revolve around our vehicles and the next destination
Alright, I've stumbled upon the ultimate cure for your existential woes - Rock and roll. That's right, this sonic elixir is the balm your weary spirit's been craving. Forget yoga or meditation; all you need is a killer guitar riff and a thumping bassline to transport you to nirvana. It's time to turn that frown upside down and crank up the volume!
The Term "Rock and Roll"
Ever wondered where the saucy phrase "Rock and roll" came from? Well, back in the 17th century, salty sea dogs used
Like most other folks stuck in the rut of smartphone-hyper-use, I recently caught myself doing the same each morning: Waking up to immediately reach for my phone.
Reflecting on the first quarter of the year, however – and realising that I’ve been subconsciously plunged into an extended bout of languidness – brought me to the realisation: Perhaps it's time to embrace a different routine.
One that started with stepping outside into the crisp morning air, and feeling the gentle warmth of
With a less-is-more approach, the Polestar 2 Core Edition offers a more value-for-money entry into the Swedish brand.
What first comes to mind when you think of Sweden? IKEA, and probably ABBA.
But there's plenty more that has come out of Sweden besides flat-pack furniture, meatballs and impossibly-catchy pop songs. Founded as a standalone brand just eight years ago and headquartered in Torslanda, Sweden, Polestar is a design-forward electric performance brand that wants to put its Sc
Curry. When many of us think of Indian food, we naturally think of curry.
Except, well, 'curry' isn't actually a thing. Not the word, and not even technically the food that we think of.
Many of us probably think of curry as some sort of dish that has a gravy or sauce. But that is in fact a generalisation of a wide variety of Indian dishes, and also a decidedly Western invention intrinsically tied to India's Colonial past. 'Curry' as a word doesn't actually exist in the languages spok
Coffee - without sugar! - has long been (and still is) my go-to option to accompany my lunch.
Amidst a larger 2025 goal of reducing the number of cups of kopi-o kosong I gulp down a week, however, I’ve recently thought about how my lunch experience can be switched up slightly with yet another sugarless drink: A can, or indeed bottle of oolong tea.
Oolong tea is said to offer a perfect balance of flavour and functionality - perfect not just for complementing one's meal but also reinvigo
Ah, the future.
That shiny, chrome-plated paradise we're all supposed to be chasing. Well, I say bollocks to that. Let's take a cheeky detour down memory lane instead, shall we? Imagine you're lounging in a velvet smoking jacket, sipping brandy from a crystal snifter, surrounded by dusty tomes and antique globes. Sounds rather spiffing, no?
That's because old is gold, methinks. While everyone else is frantically scrolling through their social media feeds, we'll be gleefully embracing t
Note: If you’ve stumbled onto this post without any context, do read Pt. 1 here first!
It is said that the average person’s music taste starts to solidify early on in their adult lives, and by their early 30s they will begin to say things like “Music was better in my day”, “>insert your favourite artist or genre< is not real music”, something to that effect. Of course, I am speaking generally.
With four more years to go till I hit 30, I’d like to think I try to expand my tastes o
There's nothing like a double espresso to kickstart your morning, especially if it's extracted from medium- or dark-roasted beans. What a tasty way to begin the day.
I enjoy coffee, but I'm not a caffeine addict so it's not a must for me to consume. In fact, lately, I've only been drinking it once or twice a week - doing this ensures that when I do drink it (to power my way through a hectic day), the caffeine kick will be well and truly felt.
I did not stop drinking coffee thrice a day
As we've previously established and regularly highlighted, Japan is pretty weird.
And as it turns out, Germany's kinda weird, too:
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The above video has been making its rounds on social media, and the simplest description of it is that it's a game where they are trying to cut an object (here, a pretzel) EXACTLY in half. It's pretty amazing that the person actually succeeds, but the fact that this is a game at all (on TV, no less) is fascinating.
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We've all experienced making a bad financial decision at some point in our lives. Perhaps it was an impulse buy or a celebratory splurge on something we didn't need or have a use for.
But the worst kind of bad financial decision is one that's made for the purpose of keeping up with others in your work, social, or family circle/s. Even if the item is useful, acquiring it just to 'stay current' is not a good use of your money. I think we can all agree on this.
Photo: Engin Akyurt,
For some unexplained reason, I have been on a bit of a astronomy/science-fiction binge lately, having tumbled down yet one more Youtube rabbit hole. Having also recently watched Mickey 17, 'other worlds' have been on my mind.
Now, beyond my love for science fiction and occasional forays onto the Internet, my astronomical knowledge is limited at best. I was playing around with a fascinating online visualiser (Solar System Scope), and just from randomly clicking around the solar system i stu
When you think of snow, I think its only natural to think about snowballs. And I'm sure everyone that has ever experienced snowfall would have grabbed a handful and chucked it at their nearest friend.
Of course, trust the Japanese to turn it into a sport. Yukigassen, which translates to 'snow battle'.
In concept, yukigassen doesn't actually sound all that complicated. It's basically a mix of capture-the-flag and dodgeball, except with snowballs. Kids all around the world ha
I've recently noticed that late-night grocery shopping has become an activity that I enjoy from time to time. It kind of started when friends suggested to meet at the carpark of Tampines Giant Hypermarket for a chatting session (I know, car guys are weird) - I figured that since I was there, I might as well just pop in and buy some stuff for breakfast (Giant has some of the most affordable and tasty Croissants).
Gradually, I realised that it is quite enjoyable to grocery shop late at
All who joined us at the latest Mycarforum hangout with Zeekr got to learn more about the leading safety features and design elements of the new Zeekr X!
Shopping for a new electric crossover is fast becoming a difficult task: It seems as if a new option is entering our market every other week. But the lucky few who joined us on the evening of 27 February 2025 should have an easier time picking out their next car.
This latest iteration of the Mycarforum hangout saw a total of 39 Mycarf
Here’s a quick fun fact for those who’ve sworn themselves entirely off TikTok, out of the fear of having to run yet another social media account: You don’t actually need to log in to the app to scroll it.
Quite incredibly (but also quite scarily), the platform’s algorithm is still able to curate an incredible array of videos that it thinks will make you want to keep scrolling. And for this existential-crisis-ridden 28-year old, it’s decided to feed videos more along the 'self-help’ route re
If there's one natural food (aka can be eaten raw) that I absolutely love, it's honey. Yes, there are countless varieties from around the world, but for this story, we'll talk about the kind that comes straight out of a hive, complete with honeycomb.
I'm not an expert on this topic, but every time I consume raw, unprocessed honey, it tastes a lot better compared to honey that comes in a jar. No squeeze-bottle honey for me, please.
Perhaps it's just my imagination, but raw honey doesn't
Ahh Japan. The destination that many travellers desire. The perennial trending subject on social media.
Japanese cuisine, culture, quirks, technology, and everything kawaii have inspired endless posts, stories, reels, YouTube videos, and TikToks. If one didn't know better, you'd think it was the dream destination on this planet.
While I love the food, the service and the shopping, the sheer number of tourists (me included) has become a turn-off. I'm not talking about those who inconven
Note: Click here to read Pt. 1, where the journey began in Hong Kong.
NEXT UP: CHONGQING
Day 3, cont.: Dad had decided on the scenic route to Chongqing - train. We did not realise that the immigration process at the Hong Kong Kowloon West station involved both the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities, so we found ourselves in a rush to board the train (we boarded minutes before the scheduled departure).
Through the eight-hour journey, the passing sights made me realise the diversity
The new Audi House of Progress Singapore is a brand new retail space that promises to deliver elevated experiences.
The new Audi House of Progress Singapore is the German marque's brand new flagship retail space, combining retail opportunities with customer-centric experiences. With the brand transitioning to a direct-to-consumer sales model, the House of Progress represents the definitive touchpoint where guests can get up close and personal with the Audi brand.
But, this is no simple
It used to be that when a person was visiting China for the first time, the natural choice was Beijing. No better way to learn about a country than a visit to its capital, amirite? Having had their fill of Peking duck and climbed the Great Wall of China, the next places they would likely look at are those on the east coast - Shanghai, Nanjing, perhaps Harbin.
In recent times though, the southwestern parts of China have gotten much coverage on social media. Chongqing, the country’s largest c
Ok, the title might be slightly misleading, but there is still a Japan-link.
So, pufferfish. Specifically, a wikipedia entry called Pufferfish mating ritual.
Long story short, one particular species of pufferfish make complex geometric circles in the sand to attract a mate. And this particular species is found only in Japan.
It's beautiful. It's bizarre. And it's absolutely amazing.
From the wikipedia entry: In a 2014 documentary by the BBC, narrator David Atten
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a brutal sport that, in recent decades, has grown to significant prominence.
Whatever you make of the sport (and the often complicated and sometimes problematic climate that swirls around it), there's no denying its popularity, driven in large part by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) brand - a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise.
But if partially-clothed men/women beating the s*it out of each other is not quite your thing, may I interest you in
Fireflies. Not a topic I think about often, if at all, but here we are.
On a recent podcast episode, I learnt that the light that fireflies emit is nearly 100% efficient. That's amazing (nature generally is). And it is precisely the study of fireflies (and their light) that has allowed the development of more efficient LED lights.
On a whim, I did a bit of extra Googling, and lo and behold, Japan pops up once more, with yet another culturally-unique eccentricity.
In Japan, ther
It is safe to say that one way or another, the majority of Singaporean men have served their country. Be it sleeping in the jungles of Mandai, walking the beat on the streets of Clarke Quay on New Year’s Eve, or putting out fires (literally) clad in heavy protective gear, most local and naturalised male citizens have given up, as the song goes, “two years of our time”.
But many have differing views of National Service. Some see it as a hindrance, a waste of time. Some see it as an opportuni
