One of the most creative ways to decorate the walls of a building is mural art. Singapore is home to a number of wall paintings that tell the story of the different areas and communities. Mural hunting is a way for visitors to explore Singapore. Little India “Madan Mogra, Jasmine of the City” by multi-disciplinary

Singapore is a popular getaway for many Indonesians. The city state is easy to reach and offers everything a traveller’s heart desires, from state-of-the-art shopping malls to a vibrant culinary scene and numerous sights and attractions. The bustling colourful artery Serangoon Road is one of Singapore’s most charismatic throroughfares. Now the pulsating centre of Little

Singapore never runs short of exciting things to do, see, taste and explore. Here is a selection of events coming up in the next months – you will be spoilt for choice! FOOD Singapore Food Festival 14 to 30 July, 2017 Various locations across Singapore The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) is a celebration of the

Alila Hotels & Resorts believes in immersive family journeys, designed for memorable moments. Here are the best of their curated experiences across the portfolio. In keeping with Alila’s philosophy, each personalized programme has a sense of place which celebrates the local community and its environment. BEST FOR FAMILY VACATIONS – Alila Anji – China In

Every year on 22 September, J.R.R. Tolkien fans all over the world celebrate International Hobbit Day. On this day – albeit in different years – two of the writer’s most beloved characters, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, were born. In Tolkien’s fictional Middle Earth, the Hobbits are the most wondrous creatures: they are happy-go-lucky “halflings” with

The famous Munich Oktoberfest has its roots in 1810 when it was held for the first time as part of the celebrations for a royal wedding. Nowadays, it is still one of the biggest folk festivals around the world –  it is all about getting together with family and friends, drinking beer and having a

The Swiss Travel Pass is the key to trouble-free travel by public transport throughout Switzerland. With a single ticket visitors can travel 3, 4, 8 or 15 days throughout the entire country by train, bus and boat. The ticket includes trams and buses in no fewer than 90 towns and cities, free admission to more

World travellers know that there are many hubs that can connect us to other parts of the globe. Favourites such as Singapore, Doha, Dubai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Frankfurt and Istanbul remain the most popular ones. As a world traveller who jumps in and out of airplanes from one destination to another, I am always keen

Croatia’s capital Zagreb is a city that brings together the old and the new: located along the Sava River, it boasts stunning buildings, lush parks and is steeped in history, but at the same time radiates a truly vibrant and youthful atmosphere. The heart of Zagreb is undoubtedly the Ban Josip Jelačiċ Square, a popular

While Dubrovnik is without a doubt the city that attracts the biggest number of tourists, there are many more enthralling places to explore and discover along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.  Photo by Katrin Figge/NOW!Jakarta Due to its central location and international airport, Zadar has long been a popular gateway to Croatia, but this city is much

Being a member of UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Macao is an irresistible magnet for food lovers. The unique mixture of a long history of European colonization and the strongly-embedded Chinese culture gave birth to the unforgettable memory of tasty travelling at Macao. Located in the coast of People’s Republic of China, Macao holds the

Dubai attracts everyone’s eyes with the hottest offerings – from luxury to affordable shopping, from nature to culture, from state-of-the-art technology to modest living – there’s always something new waiting to be discovered. It’s truly an inspirational destination that would make your visit a very special one.  Between the time oil was first discovered in