Singapore
Editor and writer with 10 years' experience writing for print, radio and digital.
Former Editor of Asian Geographic Magazine and Online Editor of AsiaRooms.com
Men in emerald robes march slowly into the room, sabres in hand. Curious onlookers gather, camera phones ready. The gold ornaments that hang over their necks catch the light, complementing the trims of their robes. A green magnum of champagne is presented and lo and behold, its neck is swiftly beheaded with a sword.
There is something special about a good book that will transport you from a cozy sofa at home to a tropical rain forest in South America or to one of the tallest peaks in the Himalayas. I caught up with a traveler and photographer for AsiaRooms.com, and she gave me a list of books that have inspired her to travel.
Celebrating 50 years as an independent state, 2015 is a massive year for Singapore. So in honour of its 50th anniversary, we asked our friends over at AsiaRooms.com to tell us 50 awesome things to discover in the city right now.
Page 3 profile piece on a 24-year-old medical officer from National University Centre for Organ Transplantation (NUCOT)
Identifying herself as a Franco-Belgian photographer of Chinese origin from Malaysia, Diana's transient life between three different continents has informed most of the philosophy behind her photography. Diana explores the ancient ritual of adorning women with symbolic clothing, religious objects, amulets and heirloom jewellery.
Ivan Carter calls himself a wildlife detective, which means he investigates the root problems of animal poaching and hunting today. From saving elephants from ivory poachers in South Africa's Kruger National Park to investigating a tragic crocodile attack along the Zambezi River, Ivan work rides the cutting edge of conservation in Africa.
When the boundaries between art and photography are blurred and reality and imagination mixed, the results are seen in the paintings of Adrian Ho, a Malaysian artist who rose to fame at the Singapore Biennale 2013 with his two paintings Fruits of Life and Full Production.
Finnish cello-rock band Apocalyptica tells Wan Phing Lim why both classical buffs and metal heads enjoy their music
One woman's work to promote peace and harmony through the airwaves from India
Students not allowed to perform for money