Racy Lines – Audi R8

Speed, power and poise, from race track to high street; the new R8 will exhilarate and excite drivers and on-lookers alike. By S. Sakthivel Backed by years of racing success,...

Norway’s Northern Lights

CRUISING the waters to the north of Norway offers dogs, ice hotels and heavenly lights. It was a bumpy ride, but a thoroughly enjoyable one. And it helps to have...

Practical Ambitions – BMW 216d Gran Tourer Luxury

The 216d Gran Tourer Luxury seats seven, lacks a sleek profile, but has the BMW badge to add to the confusion while boosting its reputation. By Kannan Chandran Who’d have thought...

Kranji, The City’s Countryside

Step out of the city and into Kranji, where nature meets the city slicker desperately seeking to discover his inner green thumb. As city slickers, the attraction of orderly streets...

Watch Out Hollywood

Foreign films are staking their claim. Storm interviews director of The Admiral, Roel Reiné. By Basia Chow Roel Reiné’s easy nature and affable manner is a far cry from the...

Moving People In Comfort – MB GLC 250

The growing pool of crossovers is trying to establish a stronger presence with cars that deliver more to compensate for their looks. By Kannan Chandran It’s hard to get excited...

Pulau Ubin: Our Backyard Escape

With gravel roads, vibrant forests and a diversity of wildlife, Pulau Ubin is a safe haven for the city weary in desperate need of a quick and relaxing getaway. Singapore’s...

The Gilt Trip

From traditional customers largely in Mainland China, to fans of Korean artiste G-Dragon, the world’s largest pure-play jeweller is expanding its reach. Having built its reputation over 85 years for...

Bali – A Taste For The Island

ON AN island that’s known for its art, surf, vibe and cuisine, Bali has restaurants that are impressive, relevant and worth seeking out. Even as the infrastructure sags under the...
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Sketches of Spain

FROM architecture born out of soaring imagination to cuisine that continues to lead in creativity, Spain is seldom ever plain. Art, architecture, food and wine dominate the Spanish landscape. The world’s...