

STAYCATION REVIEW: Hyde London City Hotel, Boutique Luxury in the Heart of London
My short trip back to London wouldn’t have been complete without a visit to the City area itself. As a young journalist, I worked for a newspaper based in Fleet Street, which was the home of publishing back in the day. There are so many wonderful old and new hotels to choose from, and budgets need to be stretched a bit if you want to go overboard, but, hey - it’s London. The Old Bailey is not an address that most travellers associate with charm, yet Hyde London City Hotel has


NEWS: Japan Braces for Prolonged Extreme Summer Heat as Temperatures Expected to Stay Above Average Through October
Japan is preparing for an extended period of extreme summer heat, with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warning that above-average temperatures are expected to persist through October due to the continuing effects of El Niño across the region.


INTERVIEWS: From Music to Hospitality, Ian Tan of Freestyle Band's vision behind Gig Music Hall
What began as a modest 15-square-meter rehearsal and recording studio in 1998 has evolved into Gig Music Hall: a sophisticated live music venue, restaurant, and hospitality concept that brings together artists, diners, and audiences under one roof. It is a place where sound, food, and storytelling coexist, and where local musicians are given a stage to be seen and heard.

























