Yearly Archives: 2013
A day in the life of a housekeeper
I spent four hours last month at one of the 11 breathtaking Ocean Suites, not as a guest, but as a housekeeper. Mentored by senior housekeeping attendant, Chen Jing, I was thrown straight into the mix, emptying bins merely moments after entering the two-storey suite; it was just the tip of the iceberg.
[CHALLENGE] Scare-a-friend and be rewarded
Halloween wouldn’t be the same without a few good scares, wouldn’t you agree?
Glorious food in Universal Studios Singapore
Hainanese chicken rice at Discovery Food Court
Think theme parks and chow such as hot dogs, churros and candy floss immediately spring to mind. Convenient and relatively affordable, such theme park fares are considered staples and a god sent if you need to rush from one attraction to another.
The RWS Challenge: Make Your Own Mooncakes
Flaky pastry with Organic Japanese Purple or Golden Sweet Potato Mooncake
Move over Hello Kitty and Minions, the mooncakes are set to take over the hearts and the stomachs of many Singaporeans.
Durians galore
“Say my name.”
To the uninitiated, all durians look and smell the same. For enthusiasts of the fruit however, they are as varied and complex as wine, with each different cultivar having its own distinct characteristics.
The Best of Five: Five facts about Hard Rock Hotel Singapore.
The legends of Rock, in no particular order.
The Hard Rock franchise is synonymous with two things: rock stars and memorabilia. From the smallest items such as guitar picks to a five-ton bus donated by The Beatles, one can find almost everything in Hard Rock’s massive (70,000 and counting) worldwide collection.
Fun in 48 Hours
Around the Resort in 48 hours. You game?
Why 48 hours? Well, because this month is Singapore’s 48th birthday of course. Here’s an itinerary to give you some fun ideas.
The Best of Five: Five horror movies to prep yourself for Halloween Horror Nights 3
Brace yourself. The three sisters are coming after you.
It’s never too early to prep yourself for Halloween, not when Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Singapore returns this year with an evil trinity of sisters. With these girls lurking in our haunted houses, this year’s edition promises more screams and, of course, scares.
JUMP 2013 – Comic Martial Arts Performance heads to Resorts World Sentosa
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to catch JUMP in its 10th anniversary at Resorts World Sentosa!
JUMP is described as an action comedy martial arts performance. Plenty of high energy hijinks are abound in this performance that combines taekwondo with modern art performance.
Facebook fan wins durian eating contest
Winnie Tan, winner of the durian eating contest, receiving her RWS Invites membership card from our giant thorny friend.
IT IS often said that men have the bigger appetite and can eat faster than women. But when it comes to devouring the king of fruits, all bets are off.