The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown is a compelling non-fiction narrative that captures the remarkable journey of the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team. Comprised of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, this unlikely group…

Cycling the Camino Portuguese

The Camino Portuguese is one of the spiritual routes ending in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This route is the second most popular Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James (“the Way”), after the Camino Frances. The wide network of pilgrimage routes covers…

Hevea brasiliensis: Rubber tree

History of the Rubber Tree in Malaysia Rubber was introduced by British colonists to Singapore in 1877 via Brazil, Kew Gardens in London and Sri Lanka. Within a decade after it was introduced, slash and burn agriculturalists in remote parts…

Deliciously Crafted Bento Sets – A Lunchtime Delight

When it comes to a perfectly balanced meal that combines flavour, nutrition, and artistry, Chef Liew’s specially crafted bento sets are a true culinary experience. Available exclusively during lunch hours, these bento sets highlight traditional Japanese flavours with modern touches,…

Dazzling Danang Dunes

Vietnam is unrecognisable from when I first visited 30 years ago. It was then a country that had just ended a protracted war, complete with crippling sanctions imposed on it by the United States. Today, there is renewed optimism, the…

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a profound and evocative novel set during the Nigerian Civil War (Biafran War) in the 1960s. This acclaimed work, which earned Adichie the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2007, is…