While Balestier seems to be a mostly residential estate lodged between his more interesting brothers Thomson and Toa Payoh, it has a new history and many fun activities for the whole family. Balestier Road was named after Joseph Balestier, the first American Consul to Singapore, appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1837. Besides the historic shophouses, Balestier […]

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While it is typical for storage facilities to be located in places where “birds will not lay their eggs” (a Chinese idiom: 鸟不生蛋) i.e. rural area, Storefriendly Balestier is located close to central Singapore. It is accessible via a short bus service from both Toa Payoh and Novena train station and is within walking distance of Curtin […]

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While Balestier seems to be a mostly residential estate lodged between his more interesting brothers Thomson and Toa Payoh, it has a new history and many fun activities for the whole family. Balestier Road was named after Joseph Balestier, the first American Consul to Singapore, appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1837. Besides the historic […]

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While it is typical for storage facilities to be located in places where “birds will not lay their eggs” (a Chinese idiom: 鸟不生蛋) i.e. rural area, Storefriendly Balestier is located close to central Singapore. It is accessible via a short bus service from both Toa Payoh and Novena train station and is within walking distance […]

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To most people, Clementi seems like a rather nondescript place, mostly made out of housing estates, schools and a few malls. But there are a surprising number of hidden gems in this small town — a couple of parks, temples, and good food. Here are some interesting places to visit while you pop by your […]

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Human beings are wired to collect things. It is not a stretch to say that collecting things ensured the continuity of the human race, as only those ancestors who managed to accumulate scarce objects survived long enough to bear offspring. Other reasons include seeking comfort in our collections and having these objects become an extension […]

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Doll collection has seen a resurgence since the global pandemic, with many people seeking comfort by returning to the familiarity of their childhood. The doll community is also very active on social media, sharing their purchases and insider information. These doll collections can also be extremely valuable, and the most expensive Barbie ever sold is […]

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Singapore Hot Desks are a life changing experience in such a densely populated location. To have the ability to be in a safe space and have your own personal space to work and focus when needed is an awesome thing to have in these times. The Singapore Hot Desks feature is the ability to have […]

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The world of miniatures is a fascinating one. There is something so meditative in creating the smallest, most detailed of objects. Miniature-making has been seen throughout history , from the Elizabethan miniature portraits to the 17th-century Dutch dollhouses, like that of Petronella Oortman which currently resides in the Rijksmuseum. However, whether you have a model […]

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