Light Bites Lifestyle A feast to last a lifetime Move over Bangkok! With its melting pot of cultures and cuisine, here's why Penang is arguably the hottest food destination in all of South-East Asia Lebuh Carnarvon hosts many of Penang’s best eats, most notably the famous Tek Sen Restaurant Hot on the heels of Netflix’s release of Street Eats, many were perplexed as to why Malaysia wasn’t represented at all. And that’s suc ..read more

Light Bites Travel Smart Tap In, Tap Out Start using SimplyGo to start making your daily commute as painless as possible SimplyGo introduces new levels of convenience for commuters, photo from SimplyGo You would’ve heard recently that you could somehow pay for your MRT or Bus rides in Singapore using your credit/debit cards or your phone.That’s where SimplyGo comes in. Having launched this month (June 2019), commuters can ..read more

LONGFORM Sociology Keeping up with Havana Havana is in the midst of a complete social and cultural revolution - and what better way to reflect on these modern times than through a session of rooftop yoga? Facing the sea, the view of the Straits of Florida appears, all visible from a rooftop in Havana Conjure up the idea of visiting Havana and your mind will quickly picture derelict buildings mixed in with pastel coloured h ..read more

Light Bites Travel Smart Hold up Big Brother If you use Google to plan your trip, scout out attractions or even just find your way around town, know that everything is being tracked. A year of exploring the world with Travelcene: 2018 Everyone knows that your whereabouts are being tracked through your phone but apart from the obvious candidates: Grab, Instagram or your friendly FBI agent, we don't really think much about ..read more

LIGHT BITES Travel Smart For you, the world Do away with points, miles and cashback for a minute and let the Koreans teach you a thing or two about how to make credit cards sexy More Than Just Your Grandma’s CardWhen the Hyundai Corporation acquired Diners Club (yes that’s still a thing) Korea back in 2001, little knew what was going to come out of it. After all, how sexy can a credit card really be? Luckil ..read more

LONGFORM Architecture Take My Breath Away The Guggenheim brand has become a buzzword for how architecture and art can go hand in hand to create indelible experiences. Distinctly New York, but also Decisively GlobalThe Guggenheim Museum stands as one of the busiest tourist hotspots in New York City but little know that there are other Guggenheim outposts and the past few decades have been marked by candidate ..read more

Travelcene Deals Hotels Yes, please Experiencing one of the world's best hotels just got a whole lot cheaper Opened recently in 2017, the stunning Conrad Osaka has real plush interiors, photo from Hospitalitynet Here at Travelcene, we’re huge fans of travel (obviously) and one of the best experiences one can have while travelling is to stay at some of the finest hotels around the world. As anyone would tell you, those hote ..read more

LIGHT BITES Lifestyle Coffeehouses galore Coffee isn’t just fuel for the modern man, it’s a serious indulgence for anyone who visits the Korean capital. Now’s no better time than any to visit Seoul! Getting caffeinated is serious business in the South Korean capital, with countless speciality coffee brewers fuelling weary freelancers and delighting discerning connoisseurs. From converted hanoks to repurposed factories, Seoul’s excellent coffeehouses offer more than just a good ..read more