Hands up if you’re a fan of Threadless, aka the Internet’s favourite t-shirt company! Full of fun, funny and irreverent designs, you’re never quite sure what gem you’re next about to stumble upon. Case in point – there I was, chuckling over dinosaur-themed t-shirts, when I discovered Darel Seow. Darel is a Singaporean visual storyteller who loves animals, and it […]

37 countries, 16 months, 1 battered passport. Meet Jaclynn Seah, the full time wanderer behind travel website The Occasional Traveller. Jaclynn’s site is aimed at helping the everyday busy professional balance their wanderlust against the daily grind. The Occasional Traveller documents the places that Jaclynn has been to, and is chock full of useful tips and […]

Chen Liyi is the #girlboss of Indie Mamashop, an online retail space with a retro Singapore vibe, that also offers sewing as an income opportunity for the economically disadvantaged. Indie Mamashop stocks handmade items with a nod to yesteryear – think tote bags made of batik, and squishy “five stones” shaped cushions. The name Indie […]

Khee Shihui, also known as @tabaogirl on Instagram is aspiring to a zero waste lifestyle. She makes a conscious choice to forgo disposables where possible. Each month, she tallies the number of disposables saved by refusing them. The numbers are frankly staggering. Shihui’s decision to reduce plastic use came about after reading about the irreparable damage […]

No, this is not the legendary rock band Van Halen, but perhaps just as hardcore. If you’ve ever dreamed of trading your dreary job for pursuing your passion full time, this gung-ho couple tells you how. Meet the 24 Hour Travellers Sam and Rene, who took the leap to travel around Malaysia in their self-converted camper […]

If you’re a female, you already know the hassle of being on your period. And if you’re outdoorsy or into water sports, it’s even worse – pads are out of the question, while a tampon string and soaking wet bottoms mean reliving the iconic scene from Carrie. Then I read about menstrual cups. For the […]