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How to experience the world’s most luxurious hotels without checking in

Whatever hedonistic services you’d like to cross off your bucket list, here are 10 world-class hotels that welcome all travellers, with or without an overnight reservation. Extravagant lounges, private spas and personal on-call butlers are just a few indulgences one…

Review: Biologique Recherche facial treatment at The Spa, Mandarin Oriental KL

The French skincare brand specialises in personalised treatments, administered following a skincare analysis with the help of Skin Instant®. To be honest, I had not been taking good care of my skin in the weeks before visiting The Spa at…

Learn what fuels Linora Low, with tips for better nutrition

Juggling several hats in entertainment and fitness realms isn’t possible without a balanced diet. So just what does she eat? Change is not easy, even when it is for the better. This is something many of us relate to when…

Kuala Lumpur 2017 Sea Games: Here’s why we’re paying attention

Boxing, squash, bowling, and more – it’s set to be an exciting month in the regional scene, and we need not look any further than the SEA Games. By now you would have heard and seen about the upcoming 29th…

How Roen Cian turned passion for football into his own business reality

He’s known as the entertainment and F&B guy, but Roen Cian has diversified his portfolio with The New Camp – football fields for the masses. It’s a sunny Monday and Roen Cian is in his element. Strolling up to one…

5 yoga retreats in Asia to rejuvenate your mind and body

Whether you’d prefer to travel solo or in a group, to the beachside or hilly forests, here are 5 beguiling yoga retreats in Asia to train your mind and body for a better you. People travel for many reasons –…

3 things to consider before watching Season 2 of ’13 Reasons Why’

Suicide queries were cumulatively 19% higher following the release of 13 Reasons Why – about 900 000 to 1.5 million more searches than expected. You may have heard of or watched the first season of the hit Netflix series, 13 Reasons…

Why Dr Renard Siew will not give up on planet and people

Armed with in-depth knowledge and grassroots experience, this young eco-warrior wants to change the way we approach sustainability. Renard Siew is a dreamer and fighter, but above all, he is a nature lover. This becomes immediately apparent as he sits…

Rising with a run: Ultra marathoner Alex Au-Yong shares tips to get started

 “Running is easy – all you need is a pair of shoes.” Here’s your first excuse out the door: it’s never too late to start running. The great thing about running, according to Xtramiler Alex Au-Yong, is that each individual…

7 surprisingly common foods you should not eat for breakfast

Shockingly enough, cereals and fruit juices are two big no-no’s. You probably already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; it helps us replenish our glucose levels and keeps us energised throughout the day. What you may…