Lifestyle

Love can be defined and expressed in a variety of ways – be it a beautiful bouquet of flowers or a romantic getaway! The Mastercard Love Index, released today, shows that consumers in Singapore are waiting till the last minute to buy that special gift – with the majority (30%) of Valentine’s Day purchases happening on 14th February itself. This …

by ValueChampion Whether you are looking to be reunited with your family abroad or wish to celebrate in a new destination this Lunar New Year, we found the cheapest and most expensive days to fly to help you save on your travels. The Lunar New Year is just around the corner and while some have had their travel plans planned for …

i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition will be presenting a curated mix of more than 20 programmes alongside 33 light art installations from 28 January to 24 February 2019 from 7.30pm to 11pm daily with extended hours to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays. An anchor event to kick-start the Singapore Bicentennial commemoration in 2019, the Festival will connect people across generations …

Japan goes into the new year holding 1st place on the Henley Passport Index, with citizens enjoying visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to 190 destinations. In a further display of Asian passport power, Singapore and South Korea now sit in joint 2nd place, with access to 189 destinations around the globe. This marks a new high for South Korea, which moved up the …

Japan has introduced a departure tax for people leaving the country from 7 Jan onward. The country will start collecting the tax of ¥1,000 (S$12.50) per person leaving the country by aircraft of shift regardless of their nationality. The law, which was enacted in April last year, will see a levy being imposed on travellers on top of their airfare, …

by ValueChampion Are you thinking of going on a hiking trip for your next holiday? Read on to find out some of the top trekking spots in the world and how much they’ll cost you. If your 2019 resolutions include more exercise and travel, why not kill two birds with one stone by embarking on a hiking adventure? Hiking is a …

by ValueChampion Are you still trying to figure out what to get for your kids this Christmas? Here are 3 gift ideas your kids will love and are actually useful for you too! Christmas is just around the corner, and young parents should start thinking about what they want to get for their kids, if they haven’t already. While most parents …

by ValueChampion Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages among adults. But, are you spending too much on your Starbucks visits? Here are 3 money tips that can help you save money on coffee while also saving the environment. Coffee (or just caffeine) is one of the biggest sources of modern day addictions. In fact, some studies have found that 64% …

by ValueChampion Making resolutions are often a time of reflection and hopeful aspiration, but they are notoriously difficult to keep. Below, we’ve come up with 4 realistic and fairly easy resolutions that can keep your body, mind and finances healthy. With 2019 around the corner, it’s time to reflect on what you accomplished this past year and start thinking about your …

by ValueChampion Did you know you can farm in your HDB flat? Find out how hydroponic farming can help you grow better, safer and cheaper food at home! Last week, 131 people in Singapore fell ill with gastroenteritis after consuming food from a catering service, which follows 2 other incidents where about 300 people suffered food poisoning from a restaurant and a different …