By Vibrant Dot StaffGrab, one of the most prominent e-hiring and food delivery services in Singapore, has grown into an invaluable service for many people, and an important source of income for many others. The daily interactions between customers and delivery riders and drivers are typically brief and curt meetings between strangers, but sometimes these
When we think of aromatherapy, we usually think of an afternoon of massage in a spa, with scents and oils. Well, aromatherapy is more than that. It has a long history of usage in human civilization, from Egypt to Greece, and from Rome to China. And they usually have origin stories that are quite legendary.
Singaporeans are spoilt with choice when it comes to online shopping sites – Amazon, Shopee, Qoo10, Lazada, Taobao Global, Alibaba, Tokopedia and etc. – you name it. Today, we are specifically looking at Amazon, the household-name for online shopping sites. For a quick refresh down the memory lane, Amazon is one of the pioneering online
Eye-popping colours, natural pandan fragrance, grated coconut sweetness.. These are the trademarks of Nyonya kueh. Some may wonder, what counts as kueh? Interesting fact is, there is no strict definition of “kueh”, but rather a general term used to describe snacks, which often can refer to cakes, pastries, cookies and other confectioneries. It seems there
Have you heard of Yuka Kinoshita? She is a Japanese Mukbang (eating show) YouTuber who has more than 5 million subscribers and is well known for her big appetite. She recently just uploaded a video of her enjoying our local cuisine which was ordered from Singapore Holic Laksa, a Singaporean food restaurant that is based
Feeling awkward and lonely while eating alone? Well, good news! You don’t have to worry now because there’s a new hotpot restaurant in JB that lets you dine with other diners so you won’t feel lonely. Ideally situated in Kulai, Xing Fu Xiao Guo (幸福小鍋) is the first-ever steamboat restaurant that offers matchmaking services to
What is Sky Mirror Malaysia? Twice a month, a hidden sandbar reveals itself at Sasaran Beach along the coast of Selangor. When the tides are right, the shallow waters that envelope the sandbar transform it into a massive mirror that stretches almost as far as the eye can see, reflecting the sky and everything beneath
Are you looking for a place where you can enjoy some of the best Nasi Lemak here? This fragrant rice dish made with rice, coconut milk and pandan leaf is commonly found in Malaysia, but it’s also considered one of Singapore’s native delicacies. As the years go by, many chefs have innovated and made this
What are the things to do in KL – you may wonder. It is no doubt that Singaporeans like to cross the Causeway to visit Johor for a short getaway as it is so near to our island. But why not visit KL for a change if you have a longer holiday? Malaysia’s capital Kuala
What is the meaning of true happiness? Many of us equate happiness to wealth and success. That was what Singaporean doctor Richard Teo thought too, until he was diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Teo came from a below-average family. Since young, he was taught that happiness comes from success and success is about being wealthy. With
Mid-Autumn Festival is upon us and besides all the good reunion food that finds themselves on the table, mooncakes are not to miss. The flavours of mooncake just get more unique and quirkier each year. There’s nothing bad about it, in fact, most people enjoy seeing what mooncake bakers can come up with and it
Buffets can be expensive in Singapore. That’s why JB has become one of the go-to destinations for cheap and good food for many Singaporeans. Here, we have gathered 9 best cheap buffets in JB. 1. Cafe BLD @ Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel Ideally located in Renaissance Hotel, Cafe BLD is a halal-certified restaurant that serves
School holidays are just around the corner. Have you made any plans yet? Why not take a short vacation in Johor Bahru with the whole family? Here are 8 awesome places you can visit in JB, with exciting activities for both adults and kids. 1. SANRIO Hello Kitty Town Is your child (or inner child)
Johor Bahru has become one of the hotspots for Singaporeans during weekends and public holidays. It’s not difficult to understand why, as Johor Bahru is situated only a 1-km-long causeway away from Singapore. With hundreds of stores catering to all walks of life, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey is the newest and largest shopping mall
Open since November 2017, Paradigm Mall JB is one of the largest malls in Johor with over 500 retail shops sitting in its seven-storey building. Its ideal location within the Skudai district and is only around 15.5km from Woodlands Checkpoint, making it easily accessible to not only locals but also tourists, especially Singaporeans. Here are
2019 is definitely a year of stylish glasses looks. People don’t just wear spectacles on prescriptions, but more of them are wearing for style. One of the quickest ways to update your style would be getting a pair of brand new frames, right? Reading glasses have become an essential piece for fashion lovers, which explains
Words of Wisdom aims to highlight important morals, which we feel our readers will benefit from reading. We hope you enjoy this fable. Sometimes, life lessons are hard to learn, and we require a few attempts before finally getting it. A monastery of young monks couldn’t understand their master’s reasoning in his refusal to punish
Taiwan’s Jade Mountain (Yushan), the highest peak in Taiwan at 3,952 m (12,966 ft) above sea level is one of Asia’s mountain climbing hotspots. However, this 8-year-old boy, Zou Zegang, wanted to conquer the Jade Mountain, because he hopes that he could be as close as possible to his late mother in heaven. 23rd August 2019, the father,
Although its menu isn’t as extensive as some Chinese restaurants in Singapore, Michelin-starred Din Tai Fung remains one of my favourites in terms of finely cooked Chinese cuisine. Unlike some of the Chinese restaurants featuring fiery Sichuan-style dishes, the food served at Din Tai Fung is generally mild yet delightfully flavoured. Here are 12 must-try
On August 8 2019, two Singaporeans went missing while kayaking in Malaysia. The couple were separated from their 13-people group and had been missing since then. It was only until the 6th day when the body of the woman had been found. However, the authorities called off the search operation for the man on the
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