[HENAN, CHINA] Climb to the tallest statue in the world – the Spring Temple Buddha (中原大佛)
Standing tall in Zhaocun town of Lushan in Henan, China is the 208-metre tall Spring Temple Buddha that took nine years to build (from 1997 to 2008). The height of 208 metres includes the lotus pedestal and building it stands on. Tucked away in a quiet countryside far from the bustling shopping districts, this statue […]
We should have a ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ campaign
Simply holding a mobile device in your hand in the driver’s seat can land you in jail. That’s right – I repeat – you can end up behind bars for holding your phone while at the wheel. Not just your phone, but any mobile telecommunication devices (including tablets) are not allowed to be held as […]
[FITSPO] Deborah Tan
Deborah Tan signed up for her first yoga class with the intention of relieving stress of her corporate job. It was a challenge for her, as she took on yoga with baggage from the past about flexibility issues, disconnection with her body and breath, and no sports or fitness background. Regardless, she persevered and after a year, she […]
[HENAN, CHINA] The breathtaking views of Yuntai Mountain
One full day was not enough to cover even one-fifth of the Yuntai Mountain scenic area. Consisting of 11 scenic spots – Red Stone Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Quanpu Gorge, Cornel Peak, Wanshan Temple, Baijia Cliff, Zifang Lake, Macaque Valley, Qinglong Gorge, Fenglin Gorge and Diecai Cave – the Yuntai Moutain area covers a ground of […]
Localised sticker packs bring Viber closer to heart
As part of its commemoration for Singapore’s 50th birthday (SG50), free messaging app Viber now has four localised sticker packs that include interesting Singaporean content close to our hearts. Being a global company, I think it’s great that Viber is investing resources and taking the effort to provide localised content for its users. This helps […]
Surfin’ in Bali with Drea
Drea and I have been talking about going on a trip together since our last one in August LAST YEAR. She’s always flying off somewhere and it’s really hard to get her so I’m glad for this chance to head to Bali for a quick surfing trip. Both of us have never surfed before so […]
[FITSPO] #Swolemates Seetoh Jiaxin and Ray Yoe
I’ve known Jia since 2013 and I’m glad we have maintained the friendship despite all the circumstances and challenges that have surrounded our friendships and the people around us. I love the forthrightness of this girl and how she is never afraid to say things as they are. I don’t see what’s wrong with her […]
6 reasons why real men should drive a stick
As much as I enjoy driving a stick-shift, it’s been a long while since I last drove one. Given a choice, I would prefer to drive a manual car daily. However, the family prefers automatic cars and unless I can afford to get my own ride in today’s market conditions, it looks like I will […]
Driving in slippers is more dangerous than driving in high heels
In a tropical country like Singapore, it is common to wear slippers often, but it may not be the best thing to wear when you drive. Slippers, or flip flops as the Western countries refer to them as, are actually the most dangerous to wear at the wheel. Research studies, as reported, showed that slippers […]
[HENAN, CHINA] Guoliang Village – Living in the clouds
Guoliang Village (郭亮村) is this little Chinese village that sits high up in the Taihang Mountains in Henan Province. For a long while, hardly anyone knew about it because of its inaccessibility. The only way anyone could reach it then was by steps on the side of a very steep cliff. Settled quietly in a […]