Looking for a home off-campus? At Cove homes, we make virtual learning comfortable for you!

Move in with friends this new semester

Now that the new term is starting soon, we know that new students are busy searching for accommodation options.


Whether you’re an undergraduate or a postgraduate student looking for a room to rent in Singapore, we understand that it’s quite a tiring process to look for rooms. There’s a lot of paper or admin work to go through, many viewings to go for and the least of it all, dealing with shady landlords.


Also, the recent NTU Hall episode might give you a little scare which made you decide to look for apartments near campus. This is where Cove student apartments come in handy!


At Cove, we do the heavy lifting for you. All you have to do is just bring in your luggage and move in with us. Literally!


You don’t have to worry about the furniture as all our homes are fully furnished, so it’s easy for you to move in and attend your Zoom classes right away. Don’t worry about getting disconnected as our homes come with high speed wifi and extension plug for you to charge your phone, laptop, iPad, tablet or any other devices you need for your virtual classes.


Most Cove rooms also have a desk and a chair so that you can attend your virtual classes in the privacy of your own room. But if you’re a social person, you can always attend your virtual classes at the dining area or the living room with your flatmates.


Some of you might need to go to school to attend physical classes or to do lab research, and you’d love to live in a place near your campus so that you can save time (and money) on transportation. Thankfully for you, we do have student living apartments located nearby universities such as National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management University (SMU), James Cook University (JCU), ESSEC, INSEAD and more.


To find student housing in Singapore, simply go to our listing page and pick the location filter. You’ll then see all the available homes at your desired location. Our rooms start as low as $800, with no agent fees!


Living costs in Singapore for students can be quite high. We know that you’re finding ways to save as much money as you can. Good news for you, we allow double occupancy, this means you can rent an ensuite room, a studio or a 1-bedroom apartment with your bestie or your partner. This way, you can save more money on monthly rental too.


For more information about student rooms for rent at Cove, click here.


We hope you’ll have a fruitful and enjoyable new semester with Cove!

For landlords or homeowners looking for alternative revenue streams, Cove will provide consistent revenue and reliable service for you!

Renting out your property? Choose Cove!

If you’re a property owner looking for someone to rent out your home, you’re at the right place. Here at Cove, we will help you beautify your home and on top of that, you’ll get a consistent monthly income. Now, who doesn’t want that?


Not convinced yet? At the end of this article, I’m sure you’ll wished you knew about Cove much earlier!


If you’re wondering how to rent a house to a co-living company or asking yourself “should I rent my condo?”, “where should I list my rental property” read on.


There are many misconceptions when it comes to co-living. Most of the time, landlords or property agents might assume that we do not adhere to policies or rules set by the government.


Fortunately at Cove, we do stick by the rules! We do follow URA regulations where there can only be a maximum of 6 tenants in a household, and the minimum rental period is 3 months.


We respect the landlord’s wishes and do not create new rooms without approval or allow unauthorised renovations which might degrade the quality of the home.


Landlords have lots of questions to ask us! That’s totally normal. You’re renting out your property, you have the right to ask us many questions. Here are some frequently asked questions by landlords and agents:


Do you have a cleaner to clean the property?
Yes, we do have regular housekeeping to clean our homes.


Co-living is for dormitory workers only, right?

No, co-living is open to anyone who wishes to live in a community. We offer private apartments as well. 

There is a minimum stay of 3 months with Cove but some tenants may stay with us for 6 months, 12 months, 18 months or even longer.

At Cove, we have housed more than 57 nationalities from all over the world. Out of the 400+ tenants that we’ve housed in the first quarter of 2021, 37.4% are on employment pass and 17.3% are Singaporeans.

Yes, if you’re thinking of renting out your condominium, you can do so with Cove. In fact, not only condominiums, you can also rent out landed properties and shophouses too.


I’m looking for a company to rent my house for me, can you do that?

That’s what Cove is for. We’ll be happy to assist you. Click here to get in touch with us.


Whether you’re a condo landlord, shophouse landlord, landed property landlord or own a residential & service apartment building, you can lease out your property with us.


As a company with more than 150 properties and 500 rooms under our care, we are experts when it comes to leasing out your property!


We are a stable and capable company backed by Keppel Land as our seed investor and also Xander. Check out our press page to view all our news features. Recently, we’ve been awarded with Cities of the Future Urban Innovation Champion Award, organised in partnership with HSBC Women's World Championship, hosted by IMG and powered by Unbound.


We also have a very comprehensive system and manpower for the whole co-living process - from acquisition, furnishing, to renting the room out to prospective tenants.


At Cove, we can assure you that we’ll manage your rental property, maintain the best quality homes and listings to achieve better quality living for our fellow Coveys!


To find out more about subletting your properties with Cove, click here.

Everything you need is now in your smartphone!📱 From paying monthly invoices, raising tickets and talking to new flatmates.

Introducing the new Cove app, aka the coolest app in town!

We’ve been working super hard on this project and after many months of R&D, we’re officially introducing our spanking new Cove tenant app!


Why should you download the app, I hear you ask? Well, this app has everything you need for the best Cove experience will be right at your fingertip.. From managing your monthly rent payment, viewing your tenancy information, raising tickets, planning your own mini-events, exclusive perks and much more!


Read on to find out more about the great features of this app.


With this Cove app, you can access your monthly rent invoices and pay directly with a click of a button. 


You can check when each invoice is due and the total amount to pay, all in one page.


Other than that, you can view important documents to check whether we have the latest versions. Amongst the personal documents you can view are your ID, Singapore visa and Cove tenancy agreement. You can also access your check in inventory report, our service level agreement and house rules.


If you just moved in and you want to get to know your flatmates, all you need to do is go to ‘My Flat Info’ tab to find out a little more about them! You can even start a group chat with your flatmates in this app. So don’t be shy! Say hi!


You can also view important information such as the wifi password, the padlock code and the schedule for weekly cleaning of your home. Convenient, isn’t it?


If you don’t already know, we allow you to share your room with your partner or friend if your room allows double occupancy. With this app, you can request for that with just one click!


Facing wifi issues or your A/C is not blowing out cool air? Report that issue under ‘My Tickets’ and we will take care of it.


But of course, minor issues such as a faulty light bulb and so on, we’re pretty sure you easily handle it! You can always check with us before replacing it. 😉


The most raved part about this app is obviously the ‘Partner Offers’ tab! This is where you can find all sorts of deals for you to use. 


From Classpass to foodpanda, Found8 to Sweatspot, there are many interesting deals for you to choose from!


Organise events, create groups, share cool stuff


We’ll also be sharing interesting places for you to go, eateries you should check out and other cool updates on the app.


You can expect upcoming community events, Spotify playlists and more exclusive Covey perks to appear in your feed in the home page!  


Post your own updates are also one of the cool features of the app! You can share about the latest events, movies to watch, places to explore and more. Basically, it works just like your Facebook feed, but with exclusive access for Coveys.


You can also meet like-minded people by posting into specific interest categories such as ‘TV shows’, ‘cooking’, ‘nightlife’, the list goes on! If something caught your eye and you want to know more about a particular post, just slide into their personal inbox and send them a message. You can even create and post in groups too!


If you feel like going for a hike or a heritage tour but there’s nobody to tag along with you, just create your own mini event on the app and see if anyone is interested to join. The Cove app is all about connecting you with other Coveys out there!


So what are you waiting for? Download the Cove app today*! Tell your flatmates about this too!


*Cove app is exclusively for Coveys who are renting with Cove. If you’d like to book a home with us, simply contact us here to get started!

Talk about we will, we will rock you 🔮

These crystals helped our Covey ace her job interviews!

Bretman Rock, Katy Perry, David Beckham, Naomi Campbell. What do these famous names have in common? Well, they are all spiritual individuals who love their crystals. 


Similarly, this fellow Covey here also treasures her crystals as she believes it brings her calmness and happiness. And this is her crystal journey.


Julia began collecting crystals several years ago, after graduation. It was her mom who got her started. The main purpose was to protect herself against any bad energy and intentions.


Since then, Julia will never fail to carry around amethysts and citrine crystals during important meetings and events. She believes that it gave her some luck, especially when going for job interviews. 💼


After three years of being a crystal collector, Julia now owns a total of 15 crystals!


“I’m quite addicted to buying new ones,” she joked.


The crystals that Julia owns are not random, each crystal has its own purpose in her life. 


For her job interviews, she would always wear a Citrine as it brings abundance, happiness and confidence. 💪


Holding a big piece of Titanium Aura Quartz makes her feel calm when she’s feeling anxious. 


For love, Rose Quartz is perfect. It heals past heart traumas, emotional wounds and opens your heart ‘chakra’. ❤️️


If you love watching celebrities’ house tours, you might notice a huge piece of Amethyst in their homes! Bella Hadid and Angelina Jolie to name a few. This crystal protects you, heals and helps with decision making.


A Clear Quartz is a stone that heals the most, clear mental blockages (also to strengthen the other crystals around).


Keen on collecting crystals? Here’s a tip or two! 

Julia recommends future crystal enthusiasts doing some background research into what they need and what they want out of life before investing in these beautiful stones.


Personally, Julia feels that the Amethyst is the perfect first crystal to own due to the multiple benefits - relieving stress, fear, anxiety. One can even use it for vivid dreams by putting it under the pillow while one is asleep.


Other than that, Clear Quartz is a great first crystal to own, it regulates energy and neutralizes background radiation, cleanses and enhances the organs and helps with concentration and memory.


Most of the crystals were bought in the Netherlands, but she also bought a few good crystals in Singapore from Yuniverspeaks and kulukulucrystals.


“When picking them I always go for the ones I feel most attracted to, sometimes there might be a meaning behind the reason why you’re attracted to a certain crystal,” and this is why it is important to find out the meaning behind every crystal!


Julia also shared a beautiful quote by the legendary Marilyn Monroe, “If crystals can support us in a way that we can’t see but we can feel, isn’t that powerful enough?”


For more interesting stories from our Coveys, click here.


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A condensed insight on how Shawn the intern managed his mandatory quarantine ordeal. Good news for those of you flying in to Singapore, SHN has been reduced back to 14 days!

If you give me 21 days I will share with you what I did over my SHN

For those of you who are curious about the Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) experience at a dedicated facility, fret not! Earlier last month, I had taken it upon myself to live through the full 21-days (at its P2HA peak), and document my journeys in keeping sane/warding off boredom!


Earlier this year at the start of March, I received an email offer for an internship as a video creative at Cove Singapore -- to which I gladly accepted! After getting the billion and one documents ready (including my flight tickets, an approval letter from the Malaysian government to exit Malaysia, an approval letter from the Singaporean government to enter Singapore, a negative test result for a Covid-19 swab test, a health declaration form for Changi Airport, and the official internship offer email), I was set to embark on my 14(+7) day journey to Singapore.


I left on a late-night flight from East Malaysia, and landed at Changi Airport at about 11pm; but despite my checking in at about 6ish in the evening, the normally 3-hour long process (from entering one airport to leaving the other) took about 7 hours in total with (much appreciated) additional health and safety protocols as well as (less appreciated) flight delays. 


Thankfully, the flight was moderately empty as was the airport and moving through immigration and all was relatively smooth. Up till when I left Changi airport, where I would be spending the next 14(+7) days was a mystery -- I actually only found out on the drive out from Changi by eavesdropping on the driver’s phone call with the administration team. After the whole immigration checkpoint, post-flight swab test, and SHN facility designation ordeals at Changi, I had finally checked in to the Conrad Centennial at 1am in the morning. 



When I came to in the morning to actually take in my surroundings, the room turned out to be more spacious than what I would normally be used to. This was especially so with the mini ‘living room’ space between the bed and the television -- it seemed like one could easily fit two whole yoga mats with room to spare! I say that like someone who religiously does that when instead, I just moved the in-room couch to the front of my bed for a better television experience.


Other than that, it was really great to have a whole king-size bed to myself with the poofiest pillows and a super luxurious duvet (for those ice-cold mornings that follow waking up in a hotel room)! 


Sharing the generous length of the bedroom, was the bathroom which included a full-sized bathtub, a separate rain shower, a toilet, and a very long countertop that had two sinks for some reason (not complaining though!)


Thankfully the room came with a small table, a padded chair, and really fast wifi that I coupled together into a makeshift workspace to manage my work-from-home endeavours. Having almost full-sized windows on the adjacent wall with a captivating view of the bay area made it distracting at times but in the best way possible.


In terms of amenities, the bathroom came with a healthy stockpile of the usual toiletries, but also a small sponge and a mini-bottle of dishwashing liquid to match because the Conrad Centennial opted in to greener initiatives by providing a set of metal cutlery pieces in place of separate disposable ones for every meal (major bravo!). 


Aside from the weekly towel/linen refresh, the hotel would send up extra toiletries and all at no extra charge -- however that stopped there as anything beyond that such as laundry cost were not included.


I also drink a bit more water per day than that of my peers so I made use of the in-room electric kettle and a water pitcher (that I had to make a special request for) to forego receiving countless measly bottles of water -- and subsequently chip in towards sustainable environmental practices too. 


Because housekeeping services were off the table, I took extra care to keep things nice and clean overall -- including making sure not to spill any liquids/sauces over the carpet, carefully consolidating/minimising dry trash, doing regular wipedowns across the bathroom surfaces, and religiously making my bed every morning. At the very least, keeping to routines like that did help keep my sanity in check at times, if not just my personal hygiene in general!


I don’t think this is the same for all of the SHN facilities across Singapore but the Conrad Centennial had subscribed to this online food menu system with about 3 options per meal. Namely 1 normal-vegetarian option, 1 with meat-based protein, and 1 also-vegetarian-but-with-specifically-vege-based-meat-alternative-proteins option (i.e. tofu-meat) to help coordinate SHN meals. 


I occasionally strayed from my usual preference for meat-based protein options out of sheer curiosity, but overall the meals were really very quite decent with little to complain about! Imagine the kind of meals you’d put together at a cai fan store you frequent regularly out of sheer laziness to cook a meal after work and you’d get pretty close to what I had for 21 days. 


From the food catering styled labels on the food packets it seems like all of this must have been the work of Shiok Kitchen’s catering services so shoutout to them for the yummy experience! 😊



Some recurring meal elements included pasta/spaghetti, steamed rice, chickpeas in a tomato-ey sauce, cheese croquettes/begedils, steamed vegetables, and a lot of coriander (which I didn’t mind, but that might just separate me from most). More often than not, these meals would also include lovely little tidbits and snacks like mini packs of twisties and oreos, cut fruit, and even delicious Malay kuihs on Eid! 


Overtime, I had my own little stockpile of snacks and bites that I accrued over meals and through deliveries from friends near and dear. 😊


Funny enough, just a couple of days into my initially 14-day SHN, Singapore went into a Phase Two Heightened Alert state which extended my SHN by about another week at an additional S$1000. Thankfully I had rationed my snack pile pretty well, and also brought over a small container of laundry detergent to hand-wash some laundry for the unanticipated extension. 


Aside from snacking and working-from-home, I resorted to playing a bit of HIdeo Kojima’s Death Stranding (which I had earlier saved for SHN consumption), as well as binging (but in short bursts) the Netflix’s Narcos series to kill time -- both of which I’d recommend to any fellow gamer or tv-phile stuck in quarantine! 


It is rare to have this much time on your hands to really indulge in time-consuming titles that would normally set off your inner guilt alarms left right and centre so overall I definitely enjoyed being able to unwind as such.


Altogether I feel like I had a sustained amount of social interactions from the daily check-ins by staff at the Ministry of Manpower/Health, occasional calls from friends and family, and frequent Zoom meetings with the colleagues which negated the ‘isolation’ to a degree. 


If I had to give any additional advice to prospective SHN-ers, I would suggest to have a variety of things to do/keep occupied over the quarantine period -- I personally took to movies and video games but you do you pal, be it working out (bring a yoga mat), reading (pack a small variety of genres perhaps), or even sewing-knitting (but bring enough thread/have your local friends send you some) whatever floats your boat!


At the end of it, I’d say that it was nice to have a good amount of alone time with my thoughts and self, but also I packed up really quickly on the last day and rushed home as quickly as the cab driver could go so maybe more of a one-and-done experience for me on hindsight. 


Thankfully, SHN has now been reduced back to 14 days! To keep updated with the latest border restrictions, visit the MOM website to find out more.

Whether it's Moderna or Pfizer, be sure to book your vaccination appointment today to protect ourselves and loved ones from the pandemic.

Perks of being vaccinated

Last week, the government announced that they are finally extending the vaccination programme to the rest of the population. That means even Permanent Residents and long-term pass holders can now get the vaccine shot, hurray!


If you haven’t already, go register for your vaccination now.


After you’re done registering, you’ll receive an SMS for you to book your slot at a designated vaccination centre. On the day of your vaccination, you’ll have to make your way down to the vaccination centre of your preferred choice to get your first dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.


Lucky for us, there are perks when we get vaccinated. Yup! 😉


Did you know that you can actually get (almost) free rides to your vaccination centre? Yup, you read that right!


The local taxi company, ComfortDelGro, and private hailing car service, Gojek, are offering promo codes for people who are travelling to or fro vaccination centres.


Enjoy $3 off your ride to the vaccination centre when you ride with ComfortDelGro. Visit their website to find out more.


If you already have the Gojek app, all you need to do is click on ‘promos’ and choose the voucher to get $15 off your ride to any of the vaccination centre. It’s that easy. 


Head over to their website for more information.


Burger lovers, rejoice! Fast-food chain, Shake Shack, is extending free fries (with every burger purchased) to its vaccinated customers. How awesome is that? 🍟


From now till 15 July, Shake Shack is giving away free fries to their vaccinated customers who purchase their burgers in store. Just remember to bring along your physical vaccination card or TraceTogether App. Psst… even if you only got your first jab, you can get the free fries too!


There are multiple insurance companies that are offering ‘free’ insurance coverage and policies for vaccinated individuals.


What’s good about these vaccination insurance policies is that it is open for both existing policyholders and non-policyholders too.


Thankfully, TODAY has a comprehensive comparison of the different policies offered in Singapore, so do take a look and see which one suits you best. 


The government also announced that vaccinated individuals will most likely have to serve shorter stay-home-notice (SHN) or probably may not have to serve SHN at all, instead they just need to take a COVID-19 swab test.


According to Mr Gan Kim Yong, co-chair of the COVID-19 multi-ministry task force, overseas travel can resume when Singapore reaches "higher rates of vaccination", as stated in this CNA article.


But of course, the main perk of getting the COVID-19 vaccination is to be protected against COVID-19 itself. Hopefully, when we achieve herd immunity in the near future, we are able to dine out in larger groups, travel back home, watch concerts, attend weddings and more.


So what are you waiting for? Register for your vaccine now!

Overcome your worries about renting in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic; Cove has all the right solutions for your needs. Learn more today!

The pandemic and the idea of renting 

Look, everyone is always craving to head home after a long day’s work, recovering and taking a well-deserved rest in their personal sanctuary, but that is sadly a luxury that not all of us can enjoy. While homeowners definitely have an advantage in this aspect, that is not to say that those needing to rent are at a loss.


With the COVID-19 pandemic causing plenty of societal and personal problems in Singapore, the realm of housing is also part of the conversation. BTO constructions are getting delayed, and rent for private and public housing markets remain volatile. 


However, one way you can go about lessening the impact of the pandemic on the renting process is by counting on us, the experts here at Cove!


Immediate solutions to your Singapore renting woes


If you are looking for a place to rent, chances are, you are in urgent need of a new place to call home. It can be challenging to find the right location, appropriate housing, and reasonable rents on such short notice. 

Thankfully, everyone here at Cove is here to guide you along the way.


Understanding your needs is the most crucial step to getting you the right solutions. With move-in ready rooms, studios, and private apartments around the more popular neighbourhoods in Singapore, you are bound to find the place you need with Cove. No more waiting for the perfect listings or even construction for your BTO to get back underway; your own humble abode is awaiting!


Moving and fixing up a new place will undoubtedly be a drain on your finances, and in an economy affected by the pandemic, even renting might not be that affordable. To help you keep things within control, every Cove property comes fully furnished with everything you need. 


Furniture is ready to accommodate your every need, while amenities like Wi-Fi are always available. Should things require maintenance, you can easily request an inspection via the handy Cove app.  We even take care of the housekeeping weekly just to ensure you have more time to yourself.  With the majority of the country still working from home, Cove gives you the best platform to be at your productive best!


Cove also does not lock you into lengthy contracts when it comes to renting. We understand that the pandemic affects each of us differently, and you may just need a new place to tide over the storm. Our flexible monthly contracts will give you both peace of mind and freedom when it comes to deciding your living arrangements. 


For those looking to cut down on commuting and want everything within convenient reach, Cove properties have been curated to include only the best locations, well suited for work-from-home professionals to those that require more of that bustling city life.


Taking care of all our tenants is a crucial mission for all of us at Cove, and for those who are new to Singapore, you have less to worry about as well. You will get to meet all your new friendly fellow Cove residents and make connections instantly; after all, exploration is always better with friends along.


There are certainly more pressing matters that require your attention, so let renting be the least of your problems as we all look to survive the COVID-19 pandemic in the best shape possible. Reach out to us at Cove now and experience the solution for yourself; conventional rental processes will all pale in comparison after your time with Cove!

Here are some tips to make remote work way convenient than it already has been!

The ideal work from home situation

We’re back to working from home for more than a month now and it seems like it’s gonna be the default for a few weeks’ time before the government eases Covid-19 restrictions.


We can all agree that WFH sure has its perks but let’s admit, we do get demotivated to start work or get a little too tired in the middle of the day. But not to worry! Here are some tips on how you can keep on going and press on during WFH season.


Sitting on the office chair, sofa or on your bed while working from home can be quite tiring and bad for you back. Remember to get out of the chair to move around!


You can simply look out at the window to rest your eyes, walk to the nearest eatery to get lunch instead of ordering in or just walk around your house just to keep yourself a little bit active.


Talking about being active, one of the best ways to perk yourself up during a long office day is by keeping yourself fit!


Set aside 10 minutes in the afternoon to not do any work, and just re-energise yourself by doing a short 10 minutes workout.


It can be a relaxing yoga, a simple stretch, a quick tabata or anything that you love. 


I’m pretty sure you’ll feel hyped to continue your work right after the quick workout.

If you're new to working out, be sure to get your yoga mats, dry-fit shirts or weights at Decathlon at affordable prices.

Get an indoor plant


If you haven’t got an indoor plant, you should definitely get one now.


Besides being aesthetically pleasing and Instagram-worthy, these plants actually do help us with feeling relaxed.


With plants in your room, it’ll benefit your mental and spiritual health too. To learn more about indoor plants, read up on our indoor plants article.


Aren’t we all guilty of that? Well, don’t be.


According to Forbes, a solid 10-minute power nap helps to boost one’s focus and productivity almost immediately. But, do not nap for too long as the longer you nap, the longer it takes for the effects to kick in.


It is also recommended to nap in the late morning or early afternoon so as to not disturb your normal sleeping schedule.


We all groove to different types of music. So make sure you find the right playlist to listen to while you’re working to keep you motivated.


If you don’t already have a playlist to listen to while working from home, here’s a playlist we’ve curated especially for you!


It’s important to let your family members know that you’re working from home and you need some peace and quiet during office hours for your remote work.


Do let them know so they won’t bother you to get lunch, wash the toilet or run errands while you’re busy rushing for deadlines.


It’s also crucial that you have a designated space to carry out your WFH tasks, and let your family members know that this space is your home office. So that they won’t disturb this area!


Alternatively, you can move with Cove where you can have your own room! You can enjoy the utmost privacy in your room where you have your own desk for your WFH needs, an extension plug to charge all your devices such as laptops, tablets and phones - basically all your work from home essentials - making telecommuting so convenient.


Not to forget a very comfortable bed to nap on.


Click here to browse WFH-friendly Cove homes.

Gadget tips, housing, shopping and trekking. Mun Yee shares it all on her videos.

New to Singapore? Be sure to subscribe to Mun Yee’s YouTube channel!


That’s how Mun Yee recalled her moment being in a luxury handbag boutique for the first time at Marina Bay Sands with her friend late last year.


She loved how the Client Advisor at Louis Vuitton brought so many items for them to see, and the experience was unforgettable. And since we’re not allowed to travel, purchasing a luxury handbag is the next best reward for Mun Yee and now, she’s hooked!


As a new luxury handbag collector, Mun Yee also owns handbags from other brands such as Kate Spade and Longchamp, and wishes to add another piece to her collection by the end of the year.


“I love LV the most, because their customer service is the best. Especially for beginner collectors like me. I also enjoy going to LV stores to browse their display, they have so much variety from travel luggage, trunks, handbags all the way to notebooks.”


Mun Yee hopes to own a Hermes - Kelly one day, as she believes that to complete any luxury collection, it is a must to add Hermes to the collection! 👜


For ladies who wish to start on their luxury handbag collection, make sure you do lots of research before going to the physical store! 


“You can watch YouTube videos about luxury bags to get more ideas on what brand, price range and type of bags that you might love. From my experience, going to physical stores unprepared might overwhelm you with the choices available."


But most importantly, luxury is a want and not a need. Mun Yee warns newbie collectors to always be conscious of your budget and make sure you have sufficient savings and really can afford it before making that purchase.


“I was inspired by NasDaily podcast where he shared his journey on how he built NasDaily to the multimillion brand it is today,” shared Mun Yee.


With just her Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone, a tripod and a mic, she started her YouTube channel where she shares about her handbag, living in Singapore and many more! 


In fact, one of her videos on living in Singapore has gotten more than 9000 views! Congratulations, Mun Yee. 🎉


When it comes to editing, she calls herself lucky as her partner is the one doing all the editing. Such a great and hardworking partner!


Some of her favourite YouTubers are Mel in Melbourne, Cassie Thorpe, bestdressed, Graham Stephen and also Ryan Sylvia Night Owl Cinematics!


From a beginner to another beginner, Mun Yee’s advice to aspiring YouTubers is to just keep on trying and don’t ever give up. 


“It will take some time and hard work for you to find your niche and your channel to grow an audience. Learn from all the feedback and make tweaks along the way!”


That’s really a great tip from Mun Yee! We hope that her YouTube journey will continue to prosper and we can’t wait to see her Hermes handbag one day. 

Not too sure where you should start your shopping adventure on this iconic road? Here are some useful tips for you!

Your local guide to Orchard Road shopping

To most of us, Orchard Road is such a familiar sight. But if you’re new to Singapore, Orchard Road shopping has to be in your ‘MUST SEE’ list right? 😃


This is where the busiest shopping district in Singapore is located. You can find almost everything here - luxury brands, department stores and even delicious local cuisines at affordable prices!


Did you know that there are more than 10 shopping malls located along this famous road which stretches about 2.2 kilometres long? 


If you’re wondering where you should start your retail therapy at Orchard Road, I suggest you drop off at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station and start your shopping experience at Plaza Singapura, which was once the biggest shopping mall in Southeast Asia during its inception in 1974.


If you wish to take a break after spending some time at Plaza Singapura (or Plaza Sing, like how the locals call it), just head over to The Cathay, located just across the street, to enjoy some snacks or even watch a movie. 🎬


Even though 2.2km is a little bit too long and it stretches along 3 MRT stations namely Dhoby Ghaut, Somerset and Orchard station, I don’t recommend you to take the bus nor train so you can really explore this area. 🚌


If you were to take the train, you don’t really get to see anything as you’ll be travelling underground, so you can’t see the beautiful shopping mall facades. And if you were to ride the bus, you might not have the best view. You can’t even enjoy the view at your own pace.


So… should you walk 2.2km long? YES. I promise you that you won’t regret it and you’ll thank me for the calories you’ll be burning as you shop!


On top of that, you’ll get to see amazing little hidden gems.


If you’re starting your walk from Plaza Sing, walk towards this huge forest-like entrance that will bring you to the rest of the bustling Orchard Road.


You may ask, “what’s this grand entrance, guarded by the police and army?” as you walk past it. Well, that’s The Istana! In Malay, it literally translates to ‘The Palace’, that’s where the office of the President of the Republic of Singapore is. It is used to receive and entertain state guests.

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