Meet The Dropouts – Migration Mark Wiens

Meet Mark Wiens, a 25-year-old foodie who isn’t following the traditional school-university-career track that’s expected in most Western countries. Taken by his missionary parents to live in France and Africa when he was.

15 years ago

My Matrix Moment

Two guys loudly discuss who to CC into work emails. I read a bit more of the paper, eat a bit more of my expensive salad and try to.

15 years ago

Bumboats and Bicycles – A Day On Pulau Ubin

Apparently the Singapore of 40 years ago was besieged by bicycle hire shops. That’s if the often-used description of Pulau Ubin is to be believed. Pulau Ubin is a.

15 years ago

The Only Thai Food Guide You’ll Ever Need

When it comes to street food, Thailand is right up there. Everyone knows that. But, when you’re there, in Thailand, understanding not a word, fearful of food poisoning, feeling.

15 years ago

The Mystery of the Bootscootin’ Singapore Senior Citizens

The standout is a snake-hipped old guy in a black shirt, Cuban heels and 10-gallon hat. He knows all eyes are on him and he knows why. He’s the.

15 years ago

Jurong Frog Farm – BYO Prince

We took our own princes to Singapore’s Jurong Frog Farm. We had one prince each when we set out. And a tiny princess. We weren’t sure how many princes we’d.

15 years ago

The Battle of the Indian Aunties

The renovation of a tired Singapore highrise has ended the battle of the Indian aunties, a dispute created out of thin air that’s provided hours of entertainment for me.

15 years ago

The `There’s More To Life Than This’ Feeling

This feeling has come roaring back this past week and I know it’s not your ordinary post-holiday blues. I know there really is more to life than this. But I’m.

15 years ago