Singapore

The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese. It is celebrated not just in mainland China, but also around the world where Chinese immigrants have settled. It is also a major holiday for most Asian countries, including Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore. …

Singapore has always been a popular travel destination. It receives millions of tourists and business travelers each year and definitely doesn’t lack for hotels and resorts to stay in. But it’s also gained popularity among backpackers and budget travelers as the place to jumpstart their Asian tour. “Spartan” and “plain” …

Singapore never fails to impress its visitors for its very modern and sleek look. Impressive man-made structures dot the landscape, with picturesque parks and a variety of activities to keep the sophisticated traveler entertained. This top ten list gives you places to visit in Singapore that may be out of …

Deepavali is the “Festival of Lights” and is a five-day celebration that is considered to be the most important holiday in the Hindu calendar. Its literal translation is “a row of lights”, as the festival’s name is derived from the words “deep” that means lights, and “avail” to mean a …

Singapore’s Chingay Parade has humble roots as a neighborhood parade with dominant Chinese elements. Years later it has grown into a full-blown, massive scale parade that Singaporeans all over celebrate every year. In 2013, the first day of the parade will fall on February 22. Festivities will begin at the …

Singapore has a thriving nightlife that can easily rival those found across Europe or the United States. Locals and expatriates flock to the city’s numerous bars and restaurants to mingle, dance, drink and just plain have a good time. Here we have the top 5 places where you can experience …

In the olden days, hawkers were cooks who set up their wooden carts along the road. Small tables are set up for their customers to sit on while eating. Over the years, hawkers centers have popped up to provide a more organized and easier way for folks to get their …

The Hari Raya Haji is an important holiday for the Muslims. Called “The Festival of Sacrifice”, it honors the prophet Ibrahim and his willingness to follow God’s command that he must sacrifice his firstborn son, Ishmael. The holiday also marks the end of the annual Hajj to Mecca. The lunar …

Hari Raya Puasa is more known to the world as Eid al-Fitr, the “Feast of Breaking of the Fast.” It is one of the two Eid holidays that the Muslims worldwide celebrate every year. Hari Raya Puasa, or Hari Raya Aidilfitri is how the holiday is referred to by the …

The first time I stepped into the Changi Airport, I was awestruck. This wasn’t like any airport I had ever seen. If there weren’t airplanes right outside the runway, and if I didn’t see signs showing the flight schedules, I’d be forgiven if I thought I was inside a very …

Labour Day, also known as May Day or International Workers’ Day, is the celebration of the international labour movement; the event is commemorated yearly on the 1st of May. The labour (or labor) movement is a term encompassing the development of a collective group of working people, to push for …

The Dragon Boat Festival is traditionally celebrated by the Chinese and can be traced back to ancient China. The festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Lunar Calendar, therefore earning its name as Duan Wu Jie, or the Double Fifth Festival. The dates vary when …