Jo Soh’s Singapore
Jo Soh is the brilliant mind behind the quirky and playful designer brand hansel. hansel is a Singaporean womenswear label that has been described as whimsical, yet sophisticated. Its sister diffusion line, hello hansel, was launched in February 2011. You will find hansel on level …
Shooting the Kimberley Coast
Aurora Expeditions photographer Quentin Chester says you need at least two lenses to capture the Kimberley Coast. “You’ve got to shoot these wonderful vistas of rock formations, cliffs and gorges that sort of extend right into the back of the image,’’ he said. “I shoot …
Bali’s charm reveals itself in an instant
IT TOOK just 60 minutes to discover Bali‘s charm. Within an hour of having left the airport and made our way to the Novotel Benoa Bali, we were dining on a candlelit beach. The waves seemed to keep time with the four-piece boy band belting out request …
Time to fly to the Great Barrier Reef
It’s 7.30am in Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef awaits. Just for today, I’ve deliberately bypassed the buffet. It’s not that I’m worried about the consequences of what might happen if the flight is bumpy, it’s got more to do with another weighty issue. …
5 things to do in Paris
Brian Crisp finds 5 things to do in Paris – the most romantic city in the world. Move in style IT’S a mode of transport for those of us who like to be noticed. When you tour Paris in the back seat of a Citroen …
48 hours in Kuala Lumpur
If you only have 48 hours in Kuala Lumpur, then here’s a guide to how to spend your time wisely Friday 6.30pm When we arrive at Skybar, on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel, some children are still swimming in the pool. By day, this …
24 hours in Singapore
Whether it’s food, shopping or the sights, there’s plenty to do in 24 hours in Singapore Brian Crisp hits the ground running on a one-day stopover in Singapore. He did a lot of eating but also found some hidden gems. 9am Tiong Bahru Market is …
Meeting Macau’s famous fortune teller
THERE’S something strangely reassuring about meeting Macau’s famous fortune teller who has 30cm-long sprouts of hair protruding from parts of his face. As he stares at me above his thick glasses, I’m at least confident that he looks the part. It’s not what he says …
Paris dining experience worth the wait
A Paris dining experience can provide much more than just a good meal. OH THE French! You can’t help but love them. No, No, No? The night was to start with champagne on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse which, according to the internet, …