Locals Singapore

01/08/2026

Always a joy to welcome familiar faces back! We're grateful for repeat guests who still think of us every time they're in Singapore. One of the greatest joys is seeing the little ones we first met grow into such fine young man and young woman over the years. Time really does fly!

Had a wonderful morning conquering the "Devil's Stairs" at Dairy Farm Nature Park on the way to the summit of Bukit Timah Hill, before enjoying a delicious lunch together at Bukit Timah Hawker Centre.

And to Jacob - Happy Birthday! 🎉 Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!

10/07/2026

www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/upcoming-gillman-barracks-housing-estate-will-retain-25-heritage-buildings-green-spaces

01/06/2026

It's a busy and lively day at Pulau Ubin. A week long festival is ongoing to celebrate the birthday of the chinese deity Tua Pek Kong at Fo Shan Ting Da Bo Gong Temple on the island. We caught the lion dance, dragon dance and Teochew chinese opera on this day. A fun day out at Ubin!

02/05/2026

It's not everyday one get to see cicada peeing, what more thousands of them peeing en masse? On a hot, sunny day in Pulau Ubin, we somehow witnessed this bizarre natural spectacle. The light drizzle felt oddly refreshing and somewhat sugary to the taste. The cicadas were feeding on the tree sap of the giant tree above us, while excreting the excess sugar and water. This excess liquid excreted is harmless to human, though it can leave a sticky residue. The phenomenon is sometimes referred to as a "shower of blessing" or "golden shower". A welcome cooling relief in the sweltering weather.

01/05/2026

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/live-show-on-bumboat-celebrates-nations-maritime-history-at-singapore-heritagefest

Discover the Singapore HeritageFest's live bumboat show, celebrating the nation's rich maritime history and its evolution into a global hub. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

25/04/2026

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/malay-heritage-centre-reopening-2026-582206

After over three years of renovation works, the Malay Heritage Centre returns on Saturday (Apr 25) with new galleries and a nine-day festival exploring the diversity and evolving identity of the Malay community in Singapore and the region.

14/04/2026

Great start to the day at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve for our family from Hong Kong! Spotted numerous crocodiles while at the main bridge, a pair of Oriental Pied Hornbill foraging for food and a huge golden orb weaver spider feasting on cicada. Best of all, ringside view of a pair of monitor lizards wrestling! Nature at its wildest!

31/03/2026

Perfect day for a chill stroll at Berlayar Creek. Walking along the mangrove boardwalk, we caught the buzz of cicadas and the chatter of hornbills. Spotted a plantain squirrel snacking on a sea almond nut and a Malayan monitor lizard just soaking up the afternoon sun. A nice little break from the daily grind.

15/03/2026

Ever wondered what daily life was like inside a kampong house back in the day? Our guest from Australia had a delightful time discovering everyday household staples — from the rotary phone and spittoon to the treadle sewing machine and pestle mortar — along with the anecdotes behind them. A little trip down memory lane that feels like it was only yesterday.

18/01/2026

We had a great time welcoming our guests from the US for a stroll through the heartlands! With Chinese New Year upcoming and shops selling festive decorations, what better way to soak in the CNY vibes than to shop alongside the residents? From ang baos (red packets) to festive couplets, our guests clearly enjoyed themselves picking out decorations.

Here’s a little CNY pro tip: choose decorations without the zodiac animal so you can reuse them year after year 👍🏻👍🏻

As we usher in the Year of the Horse, we’d like to wish everyone an advance Happy Chinese New Year and 马到成功 — may success come galloping your way! 🧧🐎