Arthur Yap, Singapore Poet

Posted on: 05.16.2009

When it comes to luxury, Singapore hotels are remarkable for anticipating the guests’ needs and wants. In a city with urban verve and gorgeous views, the hotels offer a place to call home in between all the adventures and excitement that the city offers. One of the more international cities in the world, with its [...]

Singapore Business Protocol

Posted on: 05.11.2009

Singapore is a city that is steeped in protocol and etiquette. This is perhaps the most important aspect of conducting business on the island. International business, is big business in Singapore. Many who travel to the country and stay in the best hotels in Singapore, may not be aware that this is a much more [...]

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Legend of Bukit Merah

Posted on: 05.03.2009

There are many myths surrounding the landmarks of Singapore and surrounding islands. One such legend is in regards to a hill in Singapore, Bukit Merah. Many call this Redhill as the soil on the hill is actually red. There are a view versions to the legend, but all make reference to bloody events. Long ago [...]

Rule of Thumb

Posted on: 03.28.2009

It is said, that in the United States, according to an out-dated, but never up-dated book of laws, that it is still legal for a husband to use a whip on his wife provided the welts left by the whip do not exceed the width of his own thumb. Hence the saying, “Rule of Thumb”. [...]

Cheong Soo Pieng

Posted on: 03.22.2009

Cheong Soo Pieng was born in China in 1917. He began studying art at the Xiamen Academy when he was just sixteen years old. He was the last of seven children and was not discouraged in his pursuit to become an artist by he family or more specifically his parents, but they did not encourage [...]

Sustainable Living in Singapore

Posted on: 03.16.2009

The government of Singapore has stepped in again. However, in ways that will benefit the rest of the world as well as the country, in terms of the environment. The belief is that it is now the responsibility of everyone to come together and fix the sick environment. There are government mandates as well as [...]