Archive - The Tip Box

What does American-Singaporean soul food look like?

And taste like, too? Wanyu Bradley of Nitty Gritty in Singapore highlights their fusion of flavours

Jun 6 •

May 2025

The basics for essential oil beginners

Here’s how to choose essential oils and make them a part of your life, according to Zack Lee of Hyuuga in Singapore

May 5 •

April 2025

“Sometimes I just sit in silence and observe how light moves across the space.”

Why does Joffrey Thin-Gris, general manager of The Aviary Hotel in Siem Reap, always feel like unwinding whenever he’s at the Deluxe Plus Sambok Room?

Apr 19 •

March 2025

How to add scents to your cocktails

Zack Lee of Luni in Singapore welcomes us to the world of mixology and aromatherapy

Mar 21 •

February 2025

5 authentic dishes that will introduce you to Spanish cuisine

Chef Juan Ignacio Garcia Racionero of LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar invites you to try his favourites

Feb 7 •

How to get cheese fondue right

Francesco Gava, The Hari Hong Kong’s F&B director, tells you everything you need to know

Feb 1 •

September 2024

Do you want to organise a writers’ festival?

Get a few lessons and observations from Yong Shu Hoong, the new festival director of the Singapore Writers Festival

Sep 26, 2024 •

Why it’s time to switch to shampoo bars

Solid conditioners and other multi-purpose household products, too. Hildra Gwee of Postcard in Singapore presents us with a low-waste opportunity

Sep 12, 2024 •

August 2024

How to have a "reliable" breakfast

Chris Kong of Dearborn in Singapore explains why it's actually a good thing

Aug 9, 2024 •

July 2024

What do you need for a good night's sleep?

Jan Tan of Singapore home goods store Sojao lightens up our furniture shopping and sleeping habits

Jul 15, 2024 •

June 2024

How to have the perfect coffee experience

Or something close to it. Xanthe Ang of PPP Coffee knows how to make yours memorable

Jun 27, 2024 •

May 2024

How to be a better plant person

It’s easy when you talk to plant expert Ivan Woo of Soilboy, and see their selections

May 20, 2024 •

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