Web Copy: Portugal Retreat

We invite you to take a break from life’s routine, recharge and nurture yourself on every level. This retreat is a precious opportunity to reconnect with nature, yourself, and a like-minded international community and simply be. This year, Vagabond Temple’s Annual European retreat in Portugal is all about clearing the mind and realigning ourselves with the true values of life: happiness, compassion, kindness, and love. In the modern world, we often find ourselves living in a state of constant

Conquering The Cup: A real-Life Guide To Menstrual Cups

Periods. How do you deal with yours? I mean, beyond chocolate binges, tantrums, and tears? Tampons? Pads? If you’ve heard of a menstrual cup, but the idea of using one makes you squirm, this post is for you! Last year I moved to the hills, dug a vegetable garden, and started composting. My new lifestyle led me on a mission to reduce my footprint and further cut down on plastic and single-use products. I Made The Switch, Let me Tell You Why… The next item to ditch from my consumerist lifestyle

Exploring Singapore’s virtual banks: the next big thing for FinTech in Southeast Asia?

The announcement of five new digital bank licences from The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to propel the already world-class financial hub further as the country continues to expand its banking sector. But what does this mean for FinTech in Southeast Asia? Online banking operations are now filling the gaps of traditional brick-and-mortar banks with an ability to reach a broader scope of clients, lower costs, and streamline operations. The licences handed out later this year are ex

Five Essentials For Your Carry-On Bag

Do you like me, dread packing your bag when you travel? There’s always a level of anxiety that comes with deciding what to pack. The process is long and resembles an episode of the bachelorette; I line up all the items I want to take, and one-by-one I reminisce about the good times we’ve shared, weigh up the pros and cons, and then decide if the item serves a purpose beyond looking cute. It’s survival of the fittest, or in the case of luggage, most practical. Once the final cut is complete, I

Three Of The Best Airports In The World To Be Stranded In

Have you booked a bargain airfare with a 19 hour layover? Delayed flight? Hanging out in an airport for hours can quickly kill those holiday vibes! But with modern airports stepping up their game, there’s plenty to be excited about. Whether an avid shopper, food lover, keen golfer, travelling on a budget or ready to splurge, there’s an airport that’s sure to appeal to you. If I had to choose, here are the airports I’d happily be stranded in: Taking home the Skytrax World’s Best Airport award f

Exploring Singapore’s newest unicorn: Trax

Meet Trax, Singapore’s newest Unicorn–a private startup that reaches the magic valuation figure of over $1 billion USD. Founded by Israeli-based analytics firm, and now based in Singapore, the startup entered the unicorn ranks after its latest funding round raised a further $100 million USD in series D funding, bringing their total to just under $387 million USD. Trax said they will use the funds to accelerate their innovation and extend their efforts to deliver an outstanding customer experienc