ROAD TRIP AT HOME: Where to go for the school holidays in Singapore

With the September school holidays in Singapore right around the corner, you may be looking for some recommendations of places to head to for some good ol’ family fun close to home. Short on ideas? We got your back. Let the AutoApp Editorial Team share some of their favourite spots with you! So you’ve had to bid goodbye to that relaxing resort stay in Bintan, and wave sadly in Singaporean as ...

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STAYCATION AT HOME: Get that holiday mood without leaving Singapore

Itching to travel but settling for a staycation? Bring the holiday mood home without breaking the bank with these small changes! Singaporeans have a number of hobbies, and travel probably ranks pretty high after eating good food. Unfortunately, the luxury of travel remains a pipe dream for the indefinite long term. (Excuse me while I mourn the expiring airline miles I've been saving.) Nonetheless, the next best ‘getaway’ that we often ...

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GOING STUN: The snacks and tidbits of yesteryear

In the past few weeks, we’ve brought you on a journey of yesteryear – reliving the lau kwee things you did as a teen in the 90s, and lepak places that are since gone but will never be forgotten. For this fourth (and last) article in our ‘Going Stun’ series, this stop on the trip down memory lane will revive your childhood days with these old school snacks you probably used ...

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GOING STUN: 5 ‘lepak’ places that don’t exist anymore

All good things come to an end, and so did these old-school lepak places. So you’ve relived your (embarrassing) childhood, and checked out these presidential rides from National Days past. You’re probably wondering what other fond memories we could possibly unearth in the spirit of celebrating our nation’s birthday. For the third article in our ‘Going Stun’ series, this trip down memory lane will revisit some of our favourite lepak places ...

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GOING STUN: Singapore’s Presidential cars through the years

Ever wondered what wheels the President of Singapore uses to get around in? We did, and here’s what we found out. This is part of a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Here in Singapore, the month of August means it’s that time of year when a red and white outfit is de rigueur for many, flags start appearing outside windows everywhere, and patriotic ...

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GOING STUN: 13 ‘throw face’ things 90s kids in Singapore did as teens

If you love all things retro, ‘13 ‘throw face’ things 90s kids in Singapore did as teens’ is the first in a series of articles about things that are uniquely Singaporean to commemorate National Day. Ah, the teenage years – a confusing time when it was all about self-discovery, rebellion, and making sweet memories. Being a teen in the early 2000s was an awesome experience, what with technology becoming more accessible, ...

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BREATHE EASY: Nature spots you can exercise or chill at

If you're not fond of eating your greens, that's OK! These nature hangouts are another kind of green that're also great for your health. Have you been feeling restless or unmotivated lately? Taking a breather occasionally is important for both our physical and mental health. One study has shown that spending time in nature can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. For a small country, Singapore has no shortage of hiking ...

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DISTANCED DINING: 5 ‘ulu’ food places you definitely want to drive to

Looking for tasty food and good eats, and don't mind travelling a bit? Here's five far-flung makan places you don't want to miss! Singapore’s not anywhere near what you’d call big, considering it only takes 45-minutes or less to drive from one end of the island to the other. However, our small land area means that food and eating establishments are typically crammed into densely populated areas ...

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SMART SHOPPING: 8 money-saving tips for the new age shopper

There are some people who only shop out of necessity. And then there are others who derive immense joy from buying the most random things. Whether you’re a bargain hunter, impulse buyer or practical shopper, there’s no denying that shopping in this day and age has been made sooo much more convenient thanks to the internet. That is why it’s all the more important to adopt good shopping habits to ...

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PHASE 2 TIPS: Everything about sanitisers you were too shy to ask

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the Circuit Breaker. However, this also means the crowds are coming back and so will the risk of infection. A quality sanitiser can help. Read on to learn more. You know that one friend who’s suddenly become a health expert/logistics specialist because of the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s always, “Wow, you paid $8 for that face mask? Do you know I got it for $7.99 on Shopee?” ...

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WORK-FROM-HOME REALITIES: Reflections from women

Some of us love it, some of us hate it. In this article, we asked several women to reflect on their work-from-home experiences. Many of us are probably feeling positive about the good news that Phase Two will soon commence. We begin to prepare to return to work while we relish the good mood. Some of our favourite facilities are also gearing up to reopen, while others are not as ...

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AUTOAPP FAVOURITES: The best father’s day gift ideas for the discerning car nut

Father’s Day 2020 is just around the corner (June 21), and there’s just about enough time to squeeze in a bit of last-minute online shopping to find the perfect gift. After all, with the way the year’s shaped up so far, everyone could probably do with a bit more cheer in their lives, and none more so than all the hard-working dads in our lives. We don’t profess to have ...

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POWER PARENTING: Mums share baby care tips and hacks

If you're new to this parenting gig, you might appreciate these useful baby care tips and parenting hacks to get you through the day and very long nights. You know how sometimes you think you have everything planned out, then suddenly all your plans go out the window? Yup, that’s pretty much a day in the life of every new parent. One minute you’re peacefully sipping tea and binge-watching Netflix. ...

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THE STRAITS TIMES: App to service cars for busy folk

This article was first published on 30 May 2020 on www.straitstimes.com AutoApp is an app-based concierge service for car owners to have their vehicles picked up and dropped off for servicing. PHOTOS: AUTOAPP A Singapore start-up has devised an app-based concierge service which gets your car serviced without you having to leave your seat. AutoApp will go “live” in three weeks, with vehicle pickup and drop-off services starting from $68. Customers merely select ...

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