Shopping, Style & Spa
Need to buy cold-weather gear before jetting off for a winter adventure? In our weather, there’s hardly a need for a winter jackets, weatherproof coats, woolen gloves or boots that keep you warm. But when heading to destinations when the temperatures dip, you’ll definitely need some good warm winter clothes to enjoy your holiday. Here are the… Continue reading Best Stores to Buy Winter Wear in Singapore
If your idea of a heavenly holiday is unwinding from the world around you, then Bali is just bliss. Picture yourself relaxing in an exclusive villa with your own private pool and spa. Health retreats also allow you to rise with the sun and practice yoga, eat healthily and detox until your smile shines through.… Continue reading Top Spots for a Relaxing Break or Yoga Retreat in Bali
From France to Italy and Spain, our fashion-themed Europe tour takes travel fashionistas through three cities where fabulous footwear is all the rage. Renowned for their impeccable dress sense, Parisians, Barcelonans and Milanos know a thing or two about putting together an outfit. More often than not, this means starting from the bottom up. Here’s a… Continue reading Best Foot Forward: Shoe Shopping Guide to Europe
All you intrepid travellers on the lookout for hip cities with a vibrant culture, local shopping and indie cafes and restaurants to unearth, it’s time to add Sapporo to your bucket list. The capital city of Hokkaido exudes a cool, understated vibe that belies a wealth of hidden finds, which is sure to charm even the most travel-weary… Continue reading The Hipster Side to Sapporo
By Explorer Helen Alexander | Holidays are all about treating yourself. If you’re planning to splurge while visiting the Spanish capital Madrid, then grab your euros and follow my guide to the best places to buy locally made clothes, handcrafted accessories and vintage homewares, not to mention a few stops to pick up souvenirs and snacks along… Continue reading A Savvy Guide to Shopping in Madrid, Spain
I walk out the railway station and find myself surrounded by the hustle and bustle that is called Shenzen. I feel exactly the same as the day I first walked out of the airport in Delhi. Lost. Far from home. I look around the street signs and realise that no matter how much I’ve practised Chinese in… Continue reading Relaxing Spa Day in Shenzhen
Are you out of ideas for what to give your mum for Mother’s Day? Do you want to make it extra special for her this year? A holiday might be just what she’s after! Here are some ideas for sending her on a well-deserved break: Alone Time for Mum Mums are always doing things… Continue reading Mother’s Day Holiday Ideas
Most visitors to the duty-free island of Langkawi get no further than the cigar shops in the capital, Kuah, but oh how much they miss! The out-of-town shopping malls work hard to attract shoppers with their discounted prices and where else can you combine top designer brands with a Segway jungle tour, a cable car… Continue reading Retail Therapy: Duty-Free Shopping in Langkawi
Think of Edinburgh and the words ‘tartan’ and ‘shortbread’ spring to mind. But the Scottish capital has much more to offer, including a shopping scene that could rival any European city. Whether you’re looking for big department stores or funky boutiques, Edinburgh has it all and given the compact size of its city centre, you… Continue reading Beyond Tartan and Shortbread: 10 Great Places to Shop in Edinburgh