Sunday hikers watch the lava flowing from the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano. FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland: Thousands of curious onlookers have flocked to an erupting volcano in Iceland to marvel at the hypnotic display of glowing red lava, the bravest of them grilling hot dogs and marshmallows over the smoldering embers. The eruption of a fissure near Mount Fagradalsfjall, which began late Friday, was the first in the same volcanic system in about 900 years. The volcano is located only about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the capital Reykjavik and can be reached after a 90-minute hike from the nearest road. "It's absolutely breathtaking," says Ulvar Kari Johannsson, a 21-year-old engineer who spent his Sunday visiting the scene. "It smells pretty bad. For me what was surprising was the colours of the orange: much, much deeper than what one would expect," he tells AFP. The incandescent lava bubbles and spurts from a small cone in the Geldingadalur valley, piling up in the basin ... » Learn More about Thousands flock to Iceland’s erupting volcano
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Asian celeb-inspired hairstyles from Lisa, Taeyeon and Jeanette Aw to beat the heat
Mid -to-long hair girls can all relate to hair getting blown into your faces, or strands sticking to the sweat on your neck – not a cute sight! Singapore’s hot weather inevitably brings about inconveniences when it comes to hair, so we’re always looking for new hairstyles to spice things up! While you can always put your hair up in a messy ponytail, there’s a host of easy and interesting hairstyles that will work with your sundress and sandals. The best part? Wearing your hair up can also prevent any humidity-induced frizz. Ahead, here are 10 looks inspired by your favourite Asian celebs like Blackpink Jennie, Jeanette Aw and Taeyeon to show that no matter your hair length and type, there’s a hairdo for you. 1. Lisa: Space buns Blackpink’s Lisa ticked two ’90s trends for the price of one with space buns paired with blunt bangs. Instead of the usual space buns where the hair is entirely parted in the middle, the How You Like That rapper decided to do a modern spin on the ... » Learn More about Asian celeb-inspired hairstyles from Lisa, Taeyeon and Jeanette Aw to beat the heat
Online cookie businesses are huge pandemic hits
A few months ago, I realised my Instagram feed was being surreptitiously filled with a series of hedonistic, sinfully decadent images and videos of ... cookies. Very often, these visual stimuli depicted huge, chunky New York-style cookies broken apart to reveal thick streams of chocolate/marshmallow/peanut butter oozing out of tender, doughy cores. This powerful virtual sensory experience was so masterful; it was enough to propel an instant purchase (I certainly fell for it hook, line and sinker). But the more I looked at these images, the more I realised just how many home-based businesses were quite suddenly selling cookies in the online market. These days, there are at least 30 Klang Valley home businesses (and counting) on Instagram dedicated to selling all sorts of cookies – chewy, ooey-gooey, soft-baked, stuffed, huge – whatever your predilection, there’s a cookie out there for you. Interestingly, most of these cookie businesses are very, very new – at least 95% of them ... » Learn More about Online cookie businesses are huge pandemic hits
5 reasons Square One Active Recovery is not your usual chiropractor
You may have been told by your friends or colleagues to try a chiropractor for your chronic pain. You did a look online and you can’t seem to find one to your liking. Today we will share with you how Square One Active Recovery is not your usual chiropractor and why you should always consider us first. Chiropractor without the chiropractic adjustments Square One Active Recovery is Singapore’s only chiropractic clinic that delivers long-term results without the need for any chiropractic adjustments ! When you go to a chiropractor for an adjustment, you do need feel super shiok after. However, the results are short-lived and you often have to go back regularly (up to three times a week)! At Square One Active Recovery, our chiropractor Jesse uses exercise to help you find freedom from pain. While exercise may not be the most comfortable or shiok option, it is the only treatment that doesn’t encourage dependency. You can continue to do your exercises by yourself at home ... » Learn More about 5 reasons Square One Active Recovery is not your usual chiropractor
The new Gong Cha Terminal at Paya Lebar will take your tastebuds on vacation
Can’t travel overseas? No problem. Instead, you can take your tastebuds on a flight at the new Gong Cha Terminal here at Paya Lebar. The latest concept is inspired by the unique flavours of each country with Gong Cha’s presence. Namely, these countries include hot destinations like Singapore, Japan and Mexico. Bubble tea fans will also be treated to a wide array of other flavours to choose from, with the cafe’s exclusive eight destination-inspired drinks. Some of these unique options include Maple & S’mores, Daebak Banana, and even a Mangonada drink — the latter being a sweet and spicy number that’s guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds. Having opened its “boarding gates” on April 10, the new Gong Cha Terminal spans over 800 square feet and features an aviation-themed look that’s sure to be a sweet spot for those looking to take shots for the ‘Gram. In fact, the Terminal also features a check-in counter, boarding gate and window seat view, which are all synonymous with ... » Learn More about The new Gong Cha Terminal at Paya Lebar will take your tastebuds on vacation
Shake Shack launches summer line up
Shake Shack is pumped to announce a limited-edition summer lineup of BBQ items, available beginning April 4 at Shacks in Central Square BGC, SM Megamall and Greenbelt 5. The BBQ Burger is 100 percent all-natural Angus beef cheeseburger topped with crispy ale-marinated shallots and Shack BBQ sauce. The BBQ Chick’n Shack is a crispy 100 percent all-natural and antibiotic-free chicken breast with Shack BBQ sauce and pickles. The BBQ Bacon Cheese Fries are crinkle-cut fries topped with Applewood smoked, Shack cheese sauce and Shack BBQ sauce “We’ve been working on our Shack BBQ sauce recipe for quite some time now and we couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share it with our fans in the Philippines! ,” said Mark Rosati, culinary director of Shake Shack. “Our Shack BBQ sauce takes inspiration from a few favorite regional BBQ styles, from the thick and rich tomato-based Kansas City style to the tangy South Carolina mustard style, and adds wonderful flavor to our new burger, chicken ... » Learn More about Shake Shack launches summer line up
5 best halal cake shops in Singapore for affordable birthday cakes
Everyone loves cake, and from birthdays to Christmas, it’s used to celebrate seemingly every occasion. But the thing about cakes is that it’s not halal — most confectionaries use ingredients like alcohol (such as in vanilla extract) and animal-derived gelatine. So what happens if you are Muslim or are expecting Muslim guests for your party? Well, there are the trusty options of Swee Heng 1989 Bakery, PrimaDeli and Polar Puffs and Cakes, all of which are certified halal. Their cakes are affordable, and you can get whole 1kg cakes for under $50. But if you don’t mind paying a bit more for a more special cake, here are 5 alternative halal cake shops in Singapore that are slightly more “atas”. 5 HALAL CAKE SHOPS IN SINGAPORE FOR BEAUTIFUL WHOLE CAKES Halal cake shop in Singapore Price for up to 10 pax / 1kg cake Cake Avenue $42 to $48 (20cm) The Royals Cafe $48.15 to $62.10 (1kg) Lynn’s Cakes From $50 (6-inch) All Things Delicious ... » Learn More about 5 best halal cake shops in Singapore for affordable birthday cakes
Just the tip: Is Netflix’s new K-drama Mystic Pop-up Bar worth watching?
So many shows, so little time. How do you know what's hot and what's not? That's where our first impressions come in, where we watch the first episode of the latest series to hit your screens and tell you whether it's worth your time. This week, we're looking at... Mystic Pop-up Bar (Netflix) What is it: Netflix just dropped the first two episodes of K-drama Mystic Pop-up Bar, and you can guess from the title alone that it revolves around the supernatural. Based on a Korean webtoon, the fantasy drama opens with a young and gentle Joseon woman Wol-joo, who has the uncanny ability to visit the dreams of people haunted by spirits. A tragedy befalls her and the story moves into modern times. Wol-joo (Hwang Jung-eum) is now a hot-tempered, mysterious, and immortal outdoor bar owner. Together with her employees Han Kang-bae and Chief Gwi, they enter the dreams of their troubled customers to help them resolve their problems. She's helped 99,990 people in the last 500 years, ... » Learn More about Just the tip: Is Netflix’s new K-drama Mystic Pop-up Bar worth watching?