Plan your holiday in London with these recommended itineraries– Part I: Southbank

It’s nearing the winter holidays and the most frequent question I get from friends is, “What would you recommend for sight-seeing in London?” London is indeed a top holiday destination for many Singaporeans who wish to spend winter in the UK. It is also a popular stop-over city for those who intend to tour Europe … More Plan your holiday in London with these recommended itineraries– Part I: Southbank

A ‘Lauv’-ly Sunday afternoon on the Singapore River

The Fifth Parlour had the opportunity to attend an exclusive showcase with Lauv when he was in town to support Ed Sheeran as his opening act on the Divide Tour. Fans were treated to an intimate acoustic set on board the Singapore River Cruise as Lauv played stripped down versions of his songs The Other and radio … More A ‘Lauv’-ly Sunday afternoon on the Singapore River

Ed Sheeran commands Singapore’s unDIVIDEd attention at sold-out shows

In the days leading up to his Divide Tour in Asia and following a bicycle accident, Ed Sheeran had to inevitably cancel some of the earlier tour dates while taking time off to recuperate from his injuries. Just two weeks prior, Sheeran announced via his Facebook page that he would officially be kicking off the … More Ed Sheeran commands Singapore’s unDIVIDEd attention at sold-out shows

SHINee and Red Velvet in town for Shilla Beauty Concert

On 24th November the ambassadors for Shilla, SHINee and Red Velvet arrived in Singapore for the Shilla Beauty Concert and held a public press conference in the newly opened Terminal 4. As part of the Shilla family, both SHINee and Red Velvet were asked some beauty tips they use in the midst of their busy … More SHINee and Red Velvet in town for Shilla Beauty Concert

Exploring German cities– Aachen, Bonn and Cologne

Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. These are the most probable cities one can think of of visiting in Germany. However, the beauty of German cannot be fully embodied by just these three metropolitan regions. Here, I would like to introduce three other cities from the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) region, the most populous state of Germany, Aachen, Bonn, and … More Exploring German cities– Aachen, Bonn and Cologne

Exploring German cities– Part IV: Berlin, the bustling German capital

Adding to the series which introduces some of the finest German cities, one may be interested to find out more about Berlin than the usual renowned tourist attraction sites. Here, I would like to share additional interesting things one can do/see/eat/explore in Berlin. Let’s go!   WHAT TO DO Famous landmarks and tourist attraction sites … More Exploring German cities– Part IV: Berlin, the bustling German capital

Exploring German cities– Part III: Beauty of Cologne

Exit from Cologne HBF and its a welcoming sight to have the majestic Cologne Cathedral towering over one.   WHAT TO DO/SEE Aside from the Cologne Cathedral, there are other sight-seeing places around the city centre too. For a chocolate-lover, one the Lindt Chocolate Museum. Previously, I have introduced Aachen Chocolate Factory in my travel post … More Exploring German cities– Part III: Beauty of Cologne

Exploring German cities– Part II: B is for Bonn, Beethoven and Haribo

Ride along the Rhine River into the German borders and one will be able to find the enchanting city of Bonn. As mentioned in my summary article on NRW region, Bonn remains as the de facto joint seat of government of Germany, together with Berlin, after the unification of Germany. Comparing both cities, Berlin gave me a … More Exploring German cities– Part II: B is for Bonn, Beethoven and Haribo

Exploring German cities– Part I: Traveling to Aachen, a city bordering three countries

Beginning our tour in the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) region of Germany is A for Aachen. WHAT TO DO/SEE Once the center authority over most of Europe, Aachen is now a quiet university town, home to renowned technical university RWTH Aachen. While the city expanded and incorporated modern architecture, the city centre still retains its charm … More Exploring German cities– Part I: Traveling to Aachen, a city bordering three countries

Aamir Khan for Secret Superstar

Popular and influential superstar from Bollywood, Aamir Khan, was here in Singapore to promote his lastest film Secret Superstar at Marina Bay Sands. Following the immense success of his previous film, Dangal, which has become the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, Singapore is honored to be the first promotional stop for Secret Superstar which is produced … More Aamir Khan for Secret Superstar