WHY EVERYONE IN SINGAPORE IS JOINING A RUN CLUB INSTEAD OF THE GYM

XRun clubs are quietly replacing gyms in Singapore. From Marina Bay sunrise crews to MacRitchie trail runs and post-run kopi rituals, here’s a deep look at the city’s growing running culture and community.

FROM INTIMIDATING GYMS TO A SAFE PLACE TO START: HOW BRENDON BUILT BBF GYM IN SEMBAWANG

Brendon, founder of BBF Gym in Sembawang, shares how he built a beginner friendly personal training gym in Singapore, the mistakes that nearly broke the business, and what truly keeps members coming back.

SKIP THE CROWDS. THESE ARE THE CHINA TRIPS I’D ACTUALLY RECOMMEND IN 2026

If this is your first time in China, go to Beijing or Shanghai. Really. Do the obvious things. They are famous for a reason. But if you have been before,…

THE MODERN MAN’S SCENT WARDROBE: 10 FRAGRANCES THAT DEFINE 2026

A definitive guide to the top men’s fragrances for 2026, featuring Singapore pricing, buying tips by age and personality, and expert recommendations for building a modern scent wardrobe.

FITSPIRATION: YU JUN ON NINE YEARS OF CALISTHENICS, PLATEAUS, AND BUILDING REAL STRENGTH

Two-time National Calisthenics Champion Yu Jun shares his nine-year journey, training philosophy, plateaus, and the fundamentals behind sustainable bodyweight strength.

ONITSUKA TIGER’S ITALIAN MADE SERIES ARRIVES WITH CRAFTSMANSHIP, SOUL AND A FRESH STORY TO TELL

Onitsuka Tiger introduces the Italian Made series, blending heritage Japanese design with premium Italian craftsmanship. Available in Singapore on 31 October, the MEXICO 66 IM and FABRE IM feature refined leather, vintage finishing and modern silhouettes.

BANYAN GROUP’S 100TH MILESTONE: A CELEBRATION ROOTED IN THE RAINFOREST

Banyan Group celebrates its 100th resort milestone with the opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore, hosting a week-long Rainforest Festival that champions sustainability, community, and conscious travel.

SOFUBI: THE OVERHYPED WORLD OF JAPANESE SOFT VINYL TOYS

Sofubi, or Japanese soft vinyl toys, are overhyped collectibles built on cheap vinyl, inflated scarcity, and blurred authenticity. This deep dive exposes their flaws — from overpriced blanks to mass-produced “sofvi” in China — so art collectors can make informed choices.

RACHELLE THE RABBIT DISTILLERY: SINGAPORE’S LARGEST DISTILLERY USHERS IN A NEW ERA OF SPIRITS

Discover Rachelle The Rabbit Distillery, Singapore’s largest distillery, its bold rebrand, Coju Bunnies launch, and partnership with whiskey expert Kenji Hariu.