A Stay at the Thompson Shanghai Expo — the City’s Newest Lifestyle-focused Hotel
By Adele Chan There is a distinct pulse that hums along the banks of the Huangpu River. It’s a rhythmic dialogue between Shanghai’s industrial past and its hyper-modern future — a dynamic tension that has long captivated wanderers, creatives, and urban explorers. Enter the Thompson Shanghai Expo; officially opened on October 30, 2025, the property […]
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city life at Canopy by Hilton Bangkok Sukhumvit
By Jasmine Ong Since visiting the city of angels for the first time two years ago, Bangkok has quickly become one of my favourite places to visit in Asia, and whenever I am presented with an opportunity to head back, I would seize it in a heartbeat. Like most Singaporeans who visit the city for […]
How InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit Turns Hotel Rituals Into Thoughtful Luxury
By Angelo De Guzman Bangkok remains one of the easiest weekend city escapes from Singapore, and its Thonglor district is a kaleidoscope of energy, neon lights, upscale condominiums, and buzzing nightlife. Rising above it all is the InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit by IHG, a new five-star flagship bringing the brand’s signature polish to one of the city’s dynamic neighbourhoods. […]
Tour Melbourne from above in a helicopter with Microflite, and journey to award-winning wineries in the Yarra Region
By Adele Chan Melbourne is one of my favourite cities in the world. You can walk to most places, their coffee is the gold standard, and it’s a melting pot of people of different races and cultures, all of them welcoming and friendly. And like every major city, there are unique things to see and […]
A Night at Next Hotel Melbourne, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton
By Adele Chan In the refined “Paris End” of Collins Street, where heritage facades meet the sharp silhouettes of global fashion houses, a new kind of sanctuary has emerged. Next Hotel Melbourne, now a flagship of the Curio Collection by Hilton, isn’t just a place to rest — its focus on artworks, cocktails and music […]
A Guide to the historic and cultural city of Guilin in China — what to see, pack and book on Trip.com
By Adele Chan In two days time, I’ll be heading to Guilin. And as I begin to write this guide, I’m also preparing a packing list to counter the summer weather that the weather app tells me, “it currently feels like 39°C”. The end of May and beginning of June is also rainy season, but […]
Five Luxury Escapes Within 5 Hours of Singapore from Overwater Villas to UNESCO Experiences
By Angelo De Guzman Main image credit: Soneva Jani Singapore’s position as one of Asia’s best-connected cities makes luxury travel feel remarkably effortless. Within five hours or less, travellers can leave behind the pace of the city for overwater villas in the Maldives, rainforest-fringed resorts in Langkawi, rooftop dining in Ho Chi Minh City, or […]
Meet your new external monitor: the VITURE Beast XR Glasses
The VITURE Beast XR Glasses represent a pivot point in wearable display. While previous generations felt like “personal monitors” strapped to your face, the Beast — released earlier in 2026 — feels like the industry finally stopped trying to mimic a TV and started to mimic the environment. This isn’t just an incremental update to the Viture […]
LOJEL introduces new Sage Green for the Voja Collection
Drawing inspiration from nature, LOJEL introduces the new Sage Green seasonal colourway to its signature Voja collection, across its small, medium and large sizes, in an effort to bring a fresh perspective to the range and offer a refined alternative that complements the pace and purpose of contemporary journeys. Embodying a sense of calm and […]
KROMO is a hidden gem in the heart of Bangkok that helped me to better appreciate the city of angels
By Jasmine Ong As someone who has only been to Bangkok three times in her entire life, I am definitely not an expert when it comes to the city or even seeking out the best accommodations for that rejuvenating quick getaway. But, even with this limited knowledge, I am well aware of the popularity of […]