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Novel Reads and 3-Minute Feeds

A benefit to the public and a bane to salespeople, vending machines are beginning to be a little more creative in Singapore.Book Vending Machine BooksActually9 Yong Siak St, 1686456222 9195booksactuallyshop.com Indie bookstore BooksActually took the plunge...

Chan Can Draw

Singapore’s history through the eyes of a comic book artist is an incredible sight to see – even if he isn’t real – Gerard Ward learns.  The book The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye...

Up High in Wan Chai

A first-time visit to Hong Kong takes Gerard Ward to all sorts of heights.Standing on glass, I stare down at the road 29 floors down. My vision is blurry. I can’t believe what I’m...

Painting History with YC

Keen Singapore street photographer Sandra Macheroux meets the man making all the murals around town.A while back I came across some eye catching murals on a photography walk in Tiong Bahru. Intrigued by these...

What’s Left to Run

Whether for a personal challenge or the charitable feel-good factor, here are some good runs to join for the rest of 2016.Garfield Run 12 November 2016 The Promontory @ Marina Bay $55-$110 1km, 3km, 5km garfieldrun.com You’re lucky it’s not...

Snapshot of This Year in ANZA Tours

After a whirlwind of a year, we have a quick reflection on 2016’s tours – all volunteer-run by an amazing group of people.During 2016, the volunteer-run ANZA tour committee has been pleased to present...

Interview: Jacqueline Hughes

Being a part of the musical for five years now, Scottish actress Jacqueline Hughes talks deep about Elphaba, the misunderstood green witch.It’s amazing that you’ve been a part of Wicked for half of its...

Float, Fly and Jump

Looking for something unique to get the muscles moving? Try one of these classes for a new perspective on fitness.Aerial Pilates Wanting to up the ante on the swing? Studio Motionwerkz (motionwerkz.com.sg) takes the power...

Swing, Splash, Shoot and Sail

Suit up, shape up. If you’re looking to give some new sports a go – from teams to one-offs – there’s a heap of places to hit up, Gerard Ward finds.Archery Archery Club of Singapore542...

Vogue and Volleys

With the WTA Finals tennis tournament coming this month, Gerard Ward finds out more about the organiser’s deep roots as a fan of the game.From the racquet to the runway and back again, Lagardère...