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SilverKris • 23rd November 2020

Hidden gems: 7 secret, under-the-radar cities in Asia to visit next

With a whooping figure of over 300 million tourist arrivals in 2019 alone, Asia is a thriving tourism hotspot. The ever-growing traveller interest in the region isn’t surprising, given the incredibly rich tapestry of cultures, languages and landscapes...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 13th May 2020

Armchair Travel: How to take a virtual day trip to Thailand from home

It’s our umpteenth week spent at home and by now, cabin fever is an all-too-familiar sensation. We’re replaying our flimsily shot smartphone vacation videos, wistfully sniffing old plane ticket stubs (just us?), and generally aching for the slightest...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 28th July 2020

Malaysia's secret paradise: 6 of Terengganu’s postcard-perfect islands to escape to now

The beautiful and underrated islands off the state of Terengganu deliver on that postcard-perfect tropical escape you may be dreaming about: forested cliffs, pristine, white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters that are perfect for diving and, most...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 14th July 2020

A guide to Bohey Dulang, Sabah's little-known paradise island

The glittering archipelago of Semporna is home to pristine, palm-lined islands – one of which is Bohey Dulang. Formed by the remnants of an ancient volcano, this mountainous landmass is the second-largest in Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Though an...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 17th April 2020

These 9 luxury hotels are offering their online spas for free

Real world travel is on pause right now, but the bright side is that it’s opened our eyes to a whole new way of experiencing the world. Luxury hotels too have embraced the digital wave, with the likes of Six Senses, Aman, Anantara and Bawah Reserve...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 17th May 2018

Bubble Hotels: The new hotel trend we're loving in 2018

Offbeat travel options are certainly gaining traction as the travel trend of the 2010s. After all, you’re probably no stranger to the likes of glamping, treetop hotels, and eco-lodges. Designed to let you immerse in nature without quite leaving your...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 20th April 2018

This the best time to book a hotel in Europe, according to travel insiders

With summer in Europe fast approaching, it’s only natural that we’re starting to dream of sunny days roaming the streets of Italy in our summer dresses, with straw bags in tow. However, when it comes to booking accommodation, the general consensus...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 14th April 2018

There's a new sustainable luxury island retreat opening in the Maldives in 2018

The Maldives is – without a doubt – home to some of the world’s most spectacular resorts. Just last year, it opened its first ice rink; introduced the idea of an actual ‘Instagram Butler’ – proving that its dynamic hotel scene is certainly one to push...

TripZilla • 12th February 2019

The ‘Bali Breakup Curse’: Fact or Fiction?

You’ve probably heard of the Bali breakup curse, in which sad endings happen to unmarried couples who visit it… here’s the lowdown on it, with true testimonies from the TripZilla team! I’ll be honest. Curses; myths; superstitions – I’ve never really...

TripZilla • 25th September 2019

Move Over, Bali: This Might Be Southeast Asia's New Luxury Destination

Think upscale beach destinations within Southeast Asia and it’s likely that the pristine beaches of Bali or Koh Samui comes to mind. However, with its new world-class luxury openings from the likes of Six Senses and Four Seasons across the country,...

TripZilla • 8th March 2019

The Realities of Being a Solo Female Traveler, as Told By Singaporean Women

Interestingly, I’ve always encountered more female solo travellers than men on my travels. Cursory research online revealed that it held true statistically: a 2014 Booking.com survey revealed that 63% of women book their hotels without a partner, and...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 17th January 2017

Heaven on Earth: A guide to the best islands in the Philippines

For a country with over thousands of postcard-worthy, idyllic islands – and a world-class haven for surfing and diving too, if we may add – the Philippines still remains a relatively undiscovered travel destination (compared to the more touristy traps...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 6th March 2018

A Solo Female Traveller's Guide to Istanbul, Turkey’s cultural city

The Lonely Planet calls Istanbul the place where continents (i.e. Asia and Europe) collide – and this could not be a more accurate description. Once the heart of the Ottoman, Roman and Byzantine empires, it comes as no surprise that the city is...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 17th May 2018

Bubble Hotels: The new hotel trend we're loving in 2018

Offbeat travel options are certainly gaining traction as the travel trend of the 2010s. After all, you’re probably no stranger to the likes of glamping, treetop hotels, and eco-lodges. Designed to let you immerse in nature without quite leaving your...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 13th July 2018

The Anam: A 5* luxury beachfront oasis in Nha Trang perfect for couples & families

Located just an hour’s flight away from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang is an up-and-coming beach destination in Vietnam to keep on your radar. If the bustling energy of the likes of Phuket or even HCM isn’t your thing, consider this slightly...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 6th February 2018

Cinema Alfresco: 8 Outdoor cinemas in Singapore for a romantic movie night

Remember that scene in Grease where Sandy and Danny go on that cinema date night? That’s always stuck with us. Not for the #totallyawkwarddate aspect, but because the idea of an outdoor film screening seems, well, romantic and charmingly...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 23rd October 2017

This Parisian Hotel Has a Room Service Just for Books

The Pavillon de Lettres hotel in Paris might just be every book lover’s dream. Translating to “lodge of letters” in English, this charming and quintessentially French hotel actually lets you order books through room service. If you’re itching for a...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 5th October 2017

AYANA launches first and only 5-star luxury resort in Komodo Island

Nestled far west in the Indonesian island of Flores lies the scenic town of Labuan Bajo – an impossibly beautiful and underrated marine oasis, known to tourists as the launching...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 3rd October 2017

7 Of the world's newest museum openings in 2017 to visit

Museums are special places. Artfully capturing the milieu of our time, their architectural finesse and impeccability are as much an artwork as the pieces they house. No doubt, 2017 has...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 10th July 2018

Lonely Planet reveals the 10 best destinations in Asia to visit in 2018

Lonely Planet has just revealed its 2018 Best in Asia list, a collection of 10 of the best destinations to visit in the continent for the year. But which city topped its list? For its third annual Best in Asia list, their panel of travel experts has...

SilverKris • 13th November 2020

9 brunch spots in Singapore that are perfect for special occasions

With brunch spots seemingly in every corner of the city, it’s clear that this highly pleasurable and leisurely midday meal has become somewhat of an institution in Singapore. From cosy establishments that whip up a mean ricotta pancake to bottomless...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 20th August 2020

A guide to Ipoh’s famous white coffee

What comes to mind when you hear Ipoh mentioned? Its colonial architecture, perhaps, its street art and, of course, its coffee. But what exactly is the Ipoh white coffee and what sets it apart from Malaysia’s other brews? Here are some things all...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 7th August 2018

Barrel-Aged Whiskey & Acai? These are not your average mooncake flavours

Barrel-aged whiskey, low-sugar alternatives, tea-infused delights and superfoods mooncakes (yes, you read that right) – these are just some incredibly mouth-watering new flavours you can expect to tuck into this Mid-Autumn 2018. For those who love a...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 1st August 2018

6 Acclaimed Chefs, 6 Intimate Stories: UOB Gourmet Stories (July 2018)

Introducing UOB Gourmet Stories: a delightfully immersive dining experience where award-winning chefs whip menus according to a theme. This July, reputed chefs from 6 restaurants have put together a 4-course menu that pays ‘Tribute’ to a special...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 17th July 2018

Amrith Bar: Clever cocktails inspired by Singaporean dishes & Michelin-starred bites

In a sea of new bars and revamped menus, we confess: it can sometimes be hard to get truly excited or blown away by a new bar concept. However, we’re not mincing our words when we say might have found our new favourite watering hole. Located in the...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 5th July 2018

Why Origin Bar's new Gossip Night might just be our favourite ladies' night yet

Let’s face it: for the vast majority of us who are way past the heyday of our twenties, the idea of roughing it out on ladies night’ in a raucous club or bar starts to lose its appeal – massively. If your idea of a midweek catchup with the girls is...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 3rd July 2018

Cool new bars to check out in Singapore: July 2018

With new bars opening in the city and freshly-curated menus rolled out each month, rest assured there’s always a new watering hole to keep on your radar. Here’s a teaser of what you can look forward to this July: make a date at Cool Cats, the newest...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 22nd June 2018

Yellow Pot: Mod-Chinese cuisine re-interpreted in a delightful restored shophouse setting

Take a stroll down the scenic row of shophouses along Duxton, and you might mistake Yellow Pot for a cool new whisky lounge or swanky resto-bar. Make no mistake, however; name and interiors aside, it’s very much a Chinese restaurant, in every other...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 21st May 2018

Fat Prince introduces a new Hangover Brunch with free-flow kebabs

The traditional hangover brunch might be a gloriously greasy British fry-up, but if you’re looking for something a little less conventional, hear us out. Fat Prince, the trendy cafe, bar, and kebab joint located in Peck Seah Street has just unveiled...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 10th April 2018

Review: ATLAS Bar's afternoon tea will whisk you away to the 1920s

Think high tea and the delightfully opulent and swanky ATLAS Bar might not necessarily be the first spot that comes to mind. However, its impressive gin selection and cocktail menu aren’t the only mixes this stunning art-deco bar can concoct. They’ve...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 9th April 2018

7 Iconic Hong Kong restaurants you can find in Singapore

As the birthplace of egg tarts, Tim Ho Wan and a slew of scrumptious street foods, Hong Kong is no doubt one of the best foodie destinations in Asia. Which is why we’re ever-so-thankful that some of its best eateries have made a home on our...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 14th March 2018

Gettin' Saucy: 7 Romantic Indian restaurants to swing by for date night

Creamy butter chicken; savoury tandoori; and exquisitely fragrant biryani rice – is it any surprise that Indian food consistently proves to be a firm favourite among foodies? If you’re looking for a new dining spot for your next date night, why not...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 12th March 2018

Where Savoury Meets Sweet: The best savoury desserts in Singapore

When we were first introduced to the world of chefs introducing herbs, salts and everything savoury into desserts, we thought it might be a passing culinary fad. Countless seasons and numerous food crazes later, it seems like savoury desserts are...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 28th February 2018

Dining Guide: New Restaurants in Singapore this March 2018

Looking for new restaurants, bars, and cafes in Singapore for your business lunch, dinner date, or catch-up with the girls? Here are our top picks of new openings this March 2018 to whet your palate.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 14th February 2018

Could Katong be Singapore's answer to Bali's health cafe scene?

With its Instagram-worthy pastel shophouses, old-school eateries and new crop of trendy boutiques lining the streets, Katong is undeniably one of Singapore’s most iconic neighbourhoods. It may be a stretch, but it might just also be Singapore’s...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 5th December 2017

6 Heavenly vegan ice cream brands you can find in Singapore

Vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply can’t survive the week without your Friday night sweet fix with a pint of decadent ice cream? You'll be delighted to know that there are vegan ice cream alternatives easily purchased off your neighbourhood grocery...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 28th November 2017

Organic Eats: Our guide to buying organic groceries in Singapore

Singapore may be slightly trailing behind the likes of Australia, New York and LA in terms of our health food scene – but mind you, this does not mean you’d be hard-pressed to find quality organic produce in the city. With a growing interest and...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 24th November 2017

French multiconcept store Merci Marcel opens in Tiong Bahru

Today, multi-concept restaurants have certainly become a destination in itself in our Singaporean dining scene. The creative, hipster enclave that is Tiong Bahru now welcomes a new French multi-concept store to its trendy cafe landscape: Merci Marcel.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 23rd November 2017

Festive Feastin': Where to go for halal Christmas buffets and feasts in Singapore

And no, halal Christmas dining isn’t somewhat of a myth.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 13th November 2017

Bak Kut Teh & Nasi Lemak Cocktails? Best bars for unconventional cocktails in Singapore

For a city with a relatively young bar scene, Singapore’s bar and cocktail scene is definitely booming. With bartenders pushing the boundaries of traditional cocktail-making, incorporating the likes of molecular gastronomy and quintessentially Asian...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 29th July 2020

Fictionist Studio's Joanne Chew: Malaysia’s design scene is in the hands of small exciting studios

Joanne Chew, founder of KL-based creative studio Fictionist, is behind some of Malaysia’s coolest design projects today.

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 21st July 2020

Meet Malaysia’s “Papa Bear”, Dr. Wong Siew Te who’s fighting to save the Malayan sun bear

Wildlife biologist and ecologist Wong Siew Te has the honour of being Malaysia’s “Papa Bear”, a moniker earned by his commitment to the Malayan sun bear. Sporting wire-rimmed glasses and a smile that lights up his face when he speaks about his life’s...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 30th June 2020

Meet the 21-year-old Malaysian comic book artist nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award

The Eisner Awards are the Oscars of the comic world – and among its nominees this year, alongside hallowed names from The New Yorker, is a fresh new face. “I was excited when I heard the news,” shares 21-year-old Malaysian animation undergrad Erica...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 21st May 2020

Author Tan Twan Eng on his go-to lockdown reads and #traveltomorrow plans

How does one reconcile the past and present? That seems to be the heart of what Penang-born author Tan Twan Eng seeks to untangle. His two novels, The Gift of Rain and The Garden of Evening Mists, both delve into history’s often complicated truths and...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 11th May 2020

Author Pico Iyer on how we can keep a sense of wonder in our day-to-day

“Sitting still is a way of falling in love with the world and everything in it,” reads a line in Pico Iyer’s book The Art of Stillness: Adventures of Going Nowhere. It’s a quote that feels especially timely today, as we come to terms with this change...

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines • 2nd April 2020

Common Ground's Juhn Teo shares his secrets to start-up success

The number of players has made co-working a competitive space to be in, something Common Ground’s Juhn Teo knows all too well. Juhn and business partner Erman Akinci started their business in 2017, just as co-working was gaining traction in Southeast...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 3rd October 2018

Marriott x TED Salon: Meet Zubaida Bai, an advocate for women's health in India and the developing world

Affordable birth kits for women in rural communities. ‘Mushrooms’ that aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And lastly, pioneer research in the blue whale studies. What do these have in common?

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 28th May 2018

Breaking Glass Ceilings: 5 Insights from Sue Kyung Lee, P&G Korea’s first female CEO

In Internet speak, Sue Kyung Lee is quite literally the epitome of #Goals. The South Korean-born shattered glass ceilings when she became the first female CEO in Procter & Gamble Korea’s 24-year history. Needless to say, this was no small feat, given...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 10th March 2018

Having conquered Everest, they're now training to be the first Southeast Asian women to summit K2

In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we speak with Joanne Soo and Jane Lee of the Singapore Women Everest Team (SWET), who were part of the first all-female Singaporean team to summit the world’s highest peak in 2009.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 27th July 2018

How suncare-meets-skincare brand Supergoop! is changing the way you think about SPF

It’s hard to remember a time of sunscreen use before Supergoop. Making sun protection fun and appealing once seemed like an incongruent idea (after all, who remembers the day of thick and greasy layers of heavy-duty sunblock?). But the cruelty-free...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 17th July 2018

From Dior to Alaïa: 5 Fashion exhibitions to see this 2018

Just earlier this month, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum broke the news of its largest and most comprehensive Christian Dior exhibition ever. Happening next February 2019, the “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” is a showcase of the iconic...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 12th July 2018

Cult skincare brand Sunday Riley has (finally!) landed in Singapore

Let’s face it: we’re all a little obsessed with Sunday Riley. Driving the hype surrounding the brand is its ability to promise visible immediate and long-term results, using just good ol’ science. Perhaps one of its biggest selling points is how she...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 9th July 2018

Ultimate Lippie Test: Long-wear lipsticks vs. Singapore's oiliest foods, Prata & Bak Kwa

Let’s face it: long wear lipsticks are every girl’s beauty saviour. However, just how long-wearing are your favourite long-wear lipsticks? Are they pout-perfect for the first two hours of application, only to wither away to a flaky mess? Or do they...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 7th July 2018

BYREDO's new Eleventh Hour fragrance might be its darkest one yet

It’s been a season of summery scents: there was Chanel’s new Les Eaux des Chanel unisex fragrances, each inspired by Coco Chanel’s favourite cities; and the the citrusy Prada Infusion de Mandarine, which calls to mind sizzling summer days and...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 28th June 2018

How Chanel's first ever gender neutral fragrance is unlike its predecessors

Unisex fragrances aren’t exactly new. However, the latest addition to the universe of gender-neutral scents might come as a surprise. Known for its iconic female perfumes like the Chanel No. 5, Chanel has expanded its fragrance line to include three...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 31st May 2018

"Minimalism is Out": Top decor trends of 2018, according to former Vogue Living Editor

If you’re guilty of dabbling into that occasional home style overhaul, then you’re probably up-to-date with the latest ins- and outs- of the design world. Just this year, shabby chic made way for the rise of ‘wabi-sabi’: the Japanese design philosophy...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 27th May 2018

Why Aesop's new facial lotion is perfect for women who skip sunscreen

I confess: I’m guilty of skipping sunscreen in my morning routine. I know, I know – beauty blasphemy, right? After all, I live in an equatorial climate with temperatures averaging 30degrees Celsius and the sun boring down my back on the daily. But...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 16th May 2018

How Asia's first sexual wellness festival SPARK Fest is challenging myths about sexual health

If you’re not entirely sure, you’re probably not alone. It’s a concept that has yet to nestle into our mainstream consciousness and collective understanding – especially more so here n Asia. It’s precisely this reason that drove TEDx speaker Erin...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 15th May 2018

The #1 foundation tip for South Asian skin, according to Beyonce's makeup artist

Creating the perfect foundation base is tricky enough – but it’s admittedly a lot harder for those of us with South Asian skin tones. (And by South Asian, we mean if you’re of Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Sri Lankan – even Middle Eastern –...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 10th May 2018

We tried a -15 degrees Cryotherapy facial - and here's how it went

If you keep up with beauty fads and trends, you’ve probably heard of cryotherapy. Skincare giants like Kate Somerville have embraced the trend, and spas across the globe have also introduced facial – and even whole-body – cryotherapy treatments.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 27th April 2018

When Beauty Meets Tech: 5 New beauty gadgets we're loving in 2018

With all the comings and goings in the beauty universe, here’s a beauty trend we’re especially excited for in 2018: the matrimony of beauty and tech.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 24th April 2018

7 Female Only Gyms in Singapore You'd Wish You Sign Up for Sooner

Let’s face it: the gym has become the urban dweller’s new stomping ground. And yes, while a sweep of most gyms in Singapore will have you realise that it’s mostly men grunting away on the machines, you can’t deny that the demand for workout classes...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 5th April 2018

If You're Wondering: Is it safe to use coconut oil on your vagina?

If we had a dollar for every time our mothers and grandmothers offered coconut oil as a remedy to everything, we’d be pretty flushed with cash.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 3rd April 2018

5 Fresh floral subscriptions in Singapore we're obsessed with

The newest blooming trend to watch this 2018? Floral subscriptions.

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 27th February 2018

Dewy Glow: 10 Buttery highlighters perfect for mature skin

It’s no secret that a good highlight can take the years off you – which is why we love them on mature skin. The beauty industry is not short of new highlighter innovations: creams, powders or liquids; sheer or opaque – you name it. Worn right, a...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 27th February 2018

Natural Glow: 10 Buttery highlighters perfect for mature skin

It’s no secret that a good highlight can take the years off you – which is why we love them on mature skin. Worn right, a beautiful highlight can leave your skin looking deliciously dewy and youthful. Worn wrong, and you might end up looking like you...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 22nd February 2018

'Wabi Sabi': The Japanese home decor trend that will be huge in 2018

First came ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘HOO’-gah), the delightfully dreamy Danish design trend that encompassed cosy spaces decked with chunky blankets, candles, hot chocolates;  then came ‘lagom’, the Scandinavian trend that is all about the minimalist,...

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 8th February 2018

10 Kiss-proof (& pineapple tart-proof) lipsticks that will last you all day

It’s every lipstick junkie’s Achilles heel: to spend time perfecting your pout only to have it completely fade away after a particularly greasy festive meal. Can you relate?

Marie France Asia, women's magazine • 27th November 2017

9 House plants that boosts health, happiness & brain power

For us city folks, who may not always have the time to head outdoors, houseplants are a great way to bring nature indoors.