[VIDEO SERIES] Okinawa – The Secret is Out
There is something which draws people to Okinawa, a group of sub-tropical islands in the south of Japan with an extraordinary history, famous for beautiful beaches, fantastic food and warm-hearted...
View ArticleFirst ever ONE PIECE RUN in Southeast Asia will be coming to Singapore in 2016!
Fans of the hit anime and manga series ONE PIECE will be delighted to learn that the first ever ONE PIECE RUN in Southeast Asia will be coming to Singapore in 2016. One Piece Run 2016 will also be the...
View Article2015 Top Trending YouTube Videos in Singapore – Alvinology has a video at...
As we draw closer to the end of the year, let’s pause, rewind and remember the videos, the entertainers, and the moments that captivated you in 2015. This year’s top trending YouTube videos show that...
View Article[Sponsored Video] Louis XIII – 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See
Earlier in November, I wrote about the trailer launch for Louis XIII’s ‘100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See’. Starring veteran actor John Malkovich and directed by Robert Rodriguez (Director of...
View Article[GIVEAWAY] ‘Satki’ tees from Kilobite!
Literally. I got this Satki tee from the good folks at Kilobite, a homegrown Singapore online store selling Singapore statement tees. Check out some of their other designs: Do you see anything you...
View Article[GIVEAWAY] I found the best lightweight, maximum storage cabin bag ever –...
I have been searching for the perfect cabin bag for travel for some time and finally found one recently – Cabinzero. As I fly frequently for both work and leisure, sometimes making short trips without...
View ArticleBangkok Day Trip: Must-see attractions in Chanthaburi province
Chanthaburi province, pronounced Jantaburee, is located 245 km from Bangkok, Thailand. Chantaburi is notable for tropical fruits, particularly durian, and gems. The surrounding hills are rich with lush...
View ArticleTop Ten Posts on Alvinology in 2015
A total of almost 600 articles were published on Alvinology.com in 2015. Of these, which are the most read ones? As 2015 draws to an end, here’s a self-congratulatory post to recap on all the best...
View ArticleBangkok Day Trip: Things to do at Chantaboon Waterfront Community
Chantaboon is an old town in Chanthaburi province in Thailand, located about a 4 hours drive from Bangkok. The town is rich in history, with recordings of inhabitants for over centuries. After...
View ArticleContemporary Indian Meals at Indline at Keong Saik Road
VSCO, the group behind Balzac Bar and Brasserie at Fort Canning Arts Centre recently just opened a new restaurant, Indline, serving contemporary indian meals. The restaurant is nicely furnished like a...
View ArticleOne-day crash course on thai cooking at Silom Thai Cooking School
For frequent travelers to Bangkok who have been there done that for most attractions, consider taking up a short cooking course at one of the many thai cooking schools. Other than shopping and eating,...
View Article[Movie Review] Life (2015)
Life (2015) is a biographical drama film directed by Anton Corbijn and written by Luke Davies. It is based on the friendship of Life photographer Dennis Stock and Hollywood actor James Dean, starring...
View Article[Movie Review] Suffragette (2015)
Suffragette is a 2015 British historical period drama directed by Sarah Gavron and written by Abi Morgan. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben...
View ArticleTime Person of the Year 2015 (Singapore Edition) – The Winner is…
Happy New Year! Goodbye 2015 and hello 2016! Earlier this month, I ran an online poll inviting readers to vote for who you deemed as most deserving for the title of Time Person of the Year 2015...
View ArticleFour recommended hotels to stay in Queensland, Australia, managed by Accor
If you are traveling to Queensland, Australia for a holiday, here are four recommended hotels to stay in, managed by French hospitality group, AccorHotel, across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine...
View ArticleLoewen by Dempsey Hill – A New Hangout Place for Parents and Young Children
Hello 2016! If you are a parent with young kids, here is a new hangout place in Singapore – Loewen by Dempsey Hill, the latest addition to the charming Dempsey Hill enclave. Loewen by Dempsey Hill...
View ArticleThings to do within a day in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland with a population of 2 million people, making it the third-largest city in Australia. Flying there from Singapore takes around 8 hours. Scoot is one...
View ArticleThings to do within a day in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a collection of beachside and hinterland towns to the north of Brisbane. This was the second destination we headed to after one day in Brisbane for the #escapers15 social...
View ArticleThings to do within a day in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Australia’s Gold Coast is a modern city of glittering high-rise buildings, built around superb beaches, including the world renowned ‘Surfers Paradise’. This was our last destination in Queensland...
View Article[Giveaway] Great Food, Great View; Why Quayside Isle is the Dining...
Have you been to Quayside Isle? It is located on Sentosa Island, within the Sentosa Cove estate, just beside W Hotel and The Residences at W Singapore. Quayside Isle is the only integrated retail...
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