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Destination Anywhere - Reading Colombia: A Journey Beyond the Page

In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with book content creator Clare Yeo, a Juilliard-trained concert pianist turned literature/content creator and host of the Study Hall book club. She is leading a Colombia “Study Abroad” literary travel trip in February 2027. The trip is positioned around reading, culture and place, moving through Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Medellín and Cartagena, with references to Gabriel García Márquez, Comuna 13, Cocora Valley and Colombian cultural immersions.

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Destination Anywhere - Part 1 - Adventuring in Guiyang with Off The Grid

In their second ‘Destination Anywhere’ chat, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founders of Off The Grid, a Singapore-based travel community. Benjamin Ng & Jaryl Tan describe exploring the city of Guiyang in China's Guizhou province, taking us to markets and exploring a massive natural sinkhole surrounded by cliffs. The duo will also walk through the itinerary day-by-day.

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Destination Anywhere - From Australia to Sri Lanka - Author Gerry Oh's Foodie Travels

In their third ‘Destination Anywhere’ chat, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with author, business consultant, foodie and frequent traveler Gerry Oh about his foodie adventures around the world. Oh will recall trips to the USA, India, China, Indonesia and even Singapore. Find out where he ate the best smash burger, tasty mala skewers, umami-rich crab curry and more!

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Destination Anywhere - Touring Cafes in Mecca, Sabah & Japan with Curly Beans

In the second part of their ‘Destination Anywhere chat’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Wani Madelina, founder & chief barista of Curly Beans, a home-based café in Bedok North. Wani takes us café hopping from Sabah and Tokyo to Mecca, sharing her favourite coffee discoveries and mountain adventures along the way.

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Destination Anywhere - Simply Uau - Exploring Lisbon & Porto with Chef Sophian

In the second part of their ‘Destination Anywhere’ chat, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean chef Sophian Hoe, co-founder of Makan Madeira, a fusion restaurant in Portugal’s Madeira Island. Hoe brings us on a tour of Lisbon and Porto, exploring historic neighbourhoods, important landmarks & scenic riverfronts, discovering the sights and flavours along the way.

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Destination Anywhere - Game On! Exploring a Different Side of Kuala Lumpur in Bukit Jalil

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro heads beyond Kuala Lumpur’s usual tourist spots to explore Bukit Jalil and the newly opened GAMEON Arcade Arena at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. She finds out what visitors can experience at the 30,000-square-foot entertainment centre, and what else Singaporeans can see, eat and do while exploring this lesser-known side of KL.

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