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1 week ago | 
straitstimes.com | Karen Tee
For many foodies, it is a treat to dine at a restaurant helmed by Japanese master chef Nobu Matsuhisa, and even more so if it happens to be at Umi Uma, the only Nobu-headlined establishment at sea, on board Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony ship. A meal there lives up to expectations – the fare is exquisitely prepared, with the finest of ingredients.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com | Karen Tee
Experiences Come for the cuddly mascots, stay for the fashion, flavour and quiet luxury in this soulful Sichuan city. New: You can now listen to articles. 14 Jun 2025 06:48AM (Updated: 14 Jun 2025 06:49AM) At first glance, Chengdu seems to run entirely on the panda economy and to some extent, it does.
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2 weeks ago | 
goingplaces.malaysiaairlines.com | Karen Tee
Singapore’s favourite holiday spot gets a swish upgrade Sentosa – which means “peace and tranquillity” in Malay – is Singapore’s leisure island, known for its beaches, golf courses and attractions like Universal Studios and SEA Aquarium. Now, Singapore’s grand dame Raffles is upping Sentosa’s luxury game with the much-awaited launch of the Raffles Sentosa.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com | Karen Tee
People Minor Hotels founder Bill Heinecke has never played it safe and with his signature brand Anantara riding the White Lotus wave of recognition, he is now on a mission to redefine luxury hospitality in the region with bold expansion plans. New: You can now listen to articles.
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1 month ago | 
straitstimes.com | Karen Tee
UPDATED May 30, 2025, 05:00 AM
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1 month ago | 
thepeakmagazine.com.sg | Karen Tee
As recently as the noughties, the sleepy islands of Japan’s Seto Inland Sea were declining, as younger generations left for cities, a way of life slipping through time. Then in 2010, the Setouchi Triennale was launched, a contemporary art festival held every three years across 14 locations. Featuring site-specific installations and artist collaborations against idyllic rural landscapes, it began to gain traction.
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1 month ago | 
beritaharian.sg | Karen Tee
⌂ >SingapuraPremiumTabiat beli barangan runcit kian berubah, pasar raya moden perlu tawarkan lebih daripada setakat diskaunpasar rayainovasimilenialMay 11, 2025 | 5:30 AMDapatkan artikel iniuntuk diterbitkan semulaSuasana pasar raya semakin berdaya saing, dengan pemain seperti FairPrice dan Sheng Siong meningkatkan tawaran digital, manakala pembeli yang ingin berjimat cermat mencari barangan bernilai lebih baik, di mana sahaja ia boleh diperoleh dengan mudah.
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1 month ago | 
portfoliomagsg.com | Karen Tee
TRAVEL
by Karen Tee 05 May 2025
From celebrating its musical heritage, expanding its culinary prowess, and unveiling new luxurious stays fit for an empress, Austria is in the spotlight this year. This is how to experience it all in pitch-perfect style in Salzburg and Vienna.
The air is crisp, sunlight dances on Lake Fuschl’s glassy surface, and the Austrian Alps frame this scenic view.
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2 months ago | 
straitstimes.com | Karen Tee
As a millennial with a borderline addiction to convenience, I will admit my phone does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to my weekly grocery shopping. I restock most of my pantry staples online at digital grocer RedMart, bulk-buy household essentials like toilet paper and detergent off platforms like Lazada or Shopee during online sale events like 5/5 or 6/6, and order occasional gourmet indulgences like Korean strawberries or Japanese sashimi from speciality online grocers.
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2 months ago | 
straitstimes.com | Karen Tee
As a millennial with a borderline addiction to convenience, I will admit my phone does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to my weekly grocery shopping. I restock most of my pantry staples online at digital grocer RedMart, bulk-buy household essentials like toilet paper and detergent off platforms like Lazada or Shopee during online sale events like 5/5 or 6/6, and order occasional gourmet indulgences like Korean strawberries or Japanese sashimi from speciality online grocers.
