Hotels
Located on the city's high-spirited Robertson Quay, recently opened M Social Singapore — designed by Philippe Starck — has 293 guestrooms; characterised by high ceilings, the latest technological advancements, and plenty of that showy Starck...
Bars & Nightlife
Other than the name, there's surely little private left about Singapore hospitality group Privé; their third venture opened late last year at the city's Asian Civilisations Museum, and has been quickly followed by a rowdier fourth down on decadent...
Eating Out
Aesthetics matter. It's long been known that you eat with your eyes as well as your mouth; chefs the world over turning out dishes that astound visually on par with their taste. And if you're serving up ocular euphoria, why stop at the plate?...
Culture
The Working Capitol in Singapore is a hive of entrepreneurial activity which defies easy description. The founders themselves make the best job of defining the venture as “a community of knowledge workers operating at the intersection of...
Eating Out
Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum is the place to visit to find out more about the country's diverse cultural history, and it's also a great place to eat now that Privé Singapore has opened the doors on its third outlet. As well as...
Eating Out
You could say that Singapore diner OverEasy is on hallowed ground, burger-wise. Their new Orchard Road premises was once home to the country's first McDonald's restaurant, which still holds the world record for the most hamburgers sold on opening...
Eating Out
Mexican tacos, enchiladas and ceviches are going down a storm on the other side of the world as Singapore diners go wild for the traditional street food dishes at the Super Loco restaurant and bar on Robertson's Quay. The boys behind Lucha Loco in...
Eating Out
Nandu Jubany's restaurant Can Jubany near Barcelona earned the chef a Michelin star, and he's stayed close to home with the ethos of his latest restaurant, albeit that the location is on the other side of the world, in Singapore. Named FOC (the...
Bars & Nightlife
The concept behind this bar in Singapore is “upcycling” - that's like recycling where the new thing is better than the old one. When The Butter Factory's popular Fash venue needed a new lease of life, this upcycling philosophy led the owners to...
Lifestyle
Tina Turner may have thought otherwise, but what does she know? The folks in Singapore have shouted “We Need a Hero!”, and Spa Esprit Group has heeded the call, opening a grooming salon dedicated to turning mere men into Supermen. OK, so We...
Eating Out
Start with a pun and you're already halfway there, so things bode well when Singapore restaurant MexOut announces on a window that their folks are “The Mex'perts”. I'm smiling before I've even sat down, and there's plenty more inside to keep the...
Eating Out
If you're looking for somewhere to put a bit of a spring in your step in the Sentosa Cove area (a swanky residential neighbourhood on Sentosa Island) of Singapore, may we suggest the energetic surrounds of Kith Café? Bright and breezy, their latest...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Long-time perusers of these pages will know about our love affair with Barcelona’s convention shattering Sónar festival; having just completed the musical programme for its forthcoming 32nd edition, We Heart can already feel the sticky spirit of...
Dispatches
Hotels around the world are constantly searching for new ways to improve the guest experience, and innovation has become a key part of their strategy. Modern travellers expect more than just a clean room and a comfortable bed. They are looking for...
Dispatches
A solid financial plan combines both security and growth, and whole life insurance plays a key role in achieving this balance. By opting for whole life insurance, you not only provide your loved ones with financial protection but also build a...
Dispatches
Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Fifteen: Mental Health for the Planet. As awareness of climate change and environmental degradation grows, an...