Wondering where to eat vegan in Singapore? 

I’ve traveled to over 32 countries trying the vegan offerings. Here are 3 restaurants you should definitely hit if you’re looking to eat vegan in Singapore.

1. For a boujie, prix-fixe experience: Joie

One complaint I have as a vegan-ish gal who loves fine dining, is that there aren’t enough vegan fine dining restaurants. Often, the best vegan options tend to be served out of a food truck, or a fast-casual spot, or in a strip mall. So, when I find a fancy or date-night worthy vegan spot, I get extra excited, and Joie takes it up a notch by offering a six-course prixe-fix option.

Although Joie is vegetarian, not vegan, they are able to make most of their dishes vegan and have a separate dairy-free menu if you ask for it. 

The vibes match the menu in that the restaurant is located at the top of the Somerset mall with a nice view, outside seating so you can enjoy said view, and reasonably upscale vibes. 

Another thing I liked about Joie is that although they get a lil’ fancy with their dishes (and definitely pay a lot of attention to plating), the dishes are still mostly vegetable-forward rather than using faux meat or cheese substitutes. 

2. For gluten-free vegans: Cultivate

If you’re vegan and gluten-free, I feel for you, because sometimes the options at omnivore restaurants are basically just a very sad salad. At Cultivate, that is definitely not the case. You can eat caviar, cheese plates, and plenty of desserts, too.

Also, the vibes are super cute. It’s located in the Maxwell Reserve Singapore hotel, and the space looks like the library from Beauty and the Beast with dark, moody vibes and lots of books. 

I’m going to be honest, in terms of food taste, this was probably my least favorite of the three restaurants I listed in this blog post. The food wasn’t bad by any means, but nothing really “wow-ed” me. To be fair, they were working with a gluten-free handicap, and I did order some strange items — a caviar spread, cheese plate, pesto dip, and caesar salad. I did love the green juice though, so maybe stop by here for a snack if you’re not sure you wanna do a full meal here. 

3. For something for everyone: Real Food 

Real Food is one of those vegetarian spots that’s a safe bet. It’s located in a mall (like many restaurants in Singapore). The vibes aren’t boujie, but they’re not casual either. And the menu spans far and wide with a lot of classics and a lot of different cuisines — Indian, Chinese, Italian, and American. 

And, like many restaurants that cook food from a variety of cuisines, none of the food was life-changing, but it was all pretty good! My favorite thing we ordered was actually the apple tart we got for dessert — so don’t miss that!

In terms of vibes, I’d go on a date here and not feel weird about it if that helps set the scene. Like Cultivate, there were a lot of books as decor, but the vibe was lighter and brighter. This also seems like a decent spot to cowork. And if you want even more books, the iconic Library @ Orchard is located in this same mall, so you might want to check that out before you go eat. 

Like Joie and many of the spots on this list of vegan in Singapore restaurants, Real Food is vegetarian, not vegan, but they can of course accommodate vegans very easily and most of the menu is vegan! 

4. Hawker Stalls

If you’re eating vegan in Singapore, you should of course also check out the hawker stalls! I saw some vegetarian stalls at Maxwell’s Food Center and other hawker stalls, but you might want to have Google Translate handy to make sure that the stalls are able to accommodate vegan options. 

I found another blogger’s guide to vegan hawker food to try, so I’m linking it here if you wanna take a peek! 

Are there vegan in Singapore spots that I missed? 

I really wanted to visit Sexy Indian, but turns out it was permanently closed when I visited 🙁 

If you’re like me and have a saved list of all your “need to try” food spots on Instagram, I posted a reel with all these restaurants that you can save!

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Instagram Spots Las Vegas: Get The Best Pics On Your Trip!

Las Vegas may get a bad rep as a party-centric destination, but it’s actually a great place to have a foodie frenzy, relax, and get GREAT Instagram photos. Just skip the clubs if it’s not your thing, wake up early (while all the party-goers are still hungover and asleep), and snap a bunch of awesome pics at the unique Vegas hotels, flashy neon signs, and drool-worthy restaurants. There’s no shortage of awesome photo spots on the strip, off the strip, and short drives into the desert—you just need to know where to look.

1. Fake a European Vacation At The Paris Hotel + Venetian

Want a euro-trip aesthetic but don’t have the $ or time to go to Italy? You can snap equally cute, wanderlust-worthy shots at some of Vegas’ hotels modeled to look like famous European cities. The Paris Hotel has a model of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc De Triomphe, which both make excellent photo locations. The Venetian Hotel is inspired by Venice, with great photo spots in and out of the property—plus gondola rides for extra special snaps.

2. Pose With All The Kitschy, Flashy Signs

The “Welcome To Las Vegas” sign is one of the most obvious photo spots in Vegas, but if you love posing with cute signs, you’re in luck—because there are so many more! You can find a retro Vegas sign off the strip on East Fremont Street (next to Corduroy’s), or pose in all-white next to the Little White Chapel sign (which features Elvis on it). If that’s not enough, head to The Neon Museum for a bunch of old neon signs artfully placed in the middle of the desert.

3. Eat The Most IG-Worthy Foods

While Vegas’ famous buffets aren’t always the most Instagrammable, there are plenty of restaurants (and menu items) that are. Head to Black Tap for epic milkshakes (some that arrive with a whole slice of cake on top) or get Hello Kitty-shaped donuts at the Hello Kitty Truck outside of New York Hotel. Pose at the iconic entrances for Catch Las Vegas and The Mayfair Supper Club. For a pretty-in-pink afternoon tea, head to Mrs. Coco Cafe.

4. Befriend Some Florals

Vegas may not be known for its natural wildlife, but the Wynn Hotel makes up for it with an epic array of giant floral arrangements throughout the property (don’t miss their gardens). The Bellagio typically has great floral displays as well—both make great photo backdrops for your going-out outfits.

I hope this blog on Instagram Spots in Las Vegas helped inspire your Vegas photo journey! And don’t feel like you can’t get fab photos if you’re traveling solo—there are so many great tripods and remote-controlled photo tools on Amazon (some even move with you!).

Cover photo by Leah Kelley via Pexels

Are you looking to hire movers? Specifically, are you looking to hire Clutter Moving & Storage company? If so, you might want to know these 5 things…

If you peeked into my bedroom and saw the 50+ shoeboxes, you’d be shocked that I’d never hired movers before. To be honest, I’m shocked too. But, up until I moved to Los Angeles three years ago, I was moving once a year, so I didn’t accumulate that much. I bought cheap furniture that I left behind, and I didn’t really make my former places “my own,” ya know?

But, my LA apartment was my first solo apartment that I really took time to decorate—so there’s a lot of stuff I planned to keep. Not to mention, my new home is a four-story townhouse, so I knew I’d need all my stuff (and then some) to fill it up properly.

I knew it was time to bite the bullet and hire some movers for the first time for a stress-free experience. Thankfully, I got in touch with Clutter and was able to utilize their moving services in exchange for an honest review and recap of my experience with them, so here we are!

Here are some things I wish I knew before hiring movers for the first time…

1. They will literally pack all your stuff for you (if you want them to)

There were so many little knickknacks in my old apartment that I had no idea how to pack. Not to mention I only had about five suitcases to put everything in. My boyfriend assured me that the movers would pack my stuff for me (since I chose that option when booking them), but somehow I still worried they wouldn’t and felt guilty about giving them all this work to do. Up until the last second I was worrying I should pack more. But, as moving day came and I saw that Clutter’s moving experts were trained in-house and accustomed to packing everything away, a mountain of stress lifted from my shoulders. I still helped with some packing to speed things along, but I definitely took quite a few breaks (and even went down the street to have lunch while they finished packing things up).

That being said, if there are things you know you’re going to want right when you move in (think phone chargers, face wash, toilet paper, etc.) you might want to pack all the essentials in your own box (they’ll provide you with the boxing materials if you need them). The thing I struggled with slightly was not knowing where things were when I started unpacking, because the movers had done pretty much all the packing for me!

2. You should definitely tip your movers

I thankfully got this tip from one of my Instagram followers beforehand, because I’d never hired movers before so I didn’t really think about it. That being said, I still forgot to get cash. But I live right by an ATM, so while the movers were packing our stuff we ran down there and got cash. The appropriate amount to tip varies based on who you consult, but websites say 15 to 20% of the total amount is good. Of course, you may not know the total amount until you’re done with your move, so take out extra cash in case. If you’d prefer not to tip in cash (or just don’t wanna run to an ATM), you can even tip the movers through the Clutter app after your move!

3. You have to be wary of sketchy moving companies

I’ve never hired movers, so thankfully I’ve never had any run-ins with sketchy moving companies, but I’ve heard horror stories. One of the cool things about Clutter is they have in-app tracking so you can track your movers to see when they’ll be arriving (so you know you’re letting the right people into your home) and when your stuff will be arriving at your new place.

4. Timing can be flexible—it’s hard to know how long a move will take!

My moving date kept changing because I accidentally scheduled my move on the same day as the Super Bowl (whoops), and then my boyfriend got booked to travel for work. Thankfully, it was super easy to change our move date on the Clutter site—basically as easy as changing a reservation on OpenTable. And when it came to the actual move, there wasn’t an “end time” for the movers. They finished when they finished. Although, with the amount of stuff I had, it took about eight hours.

5. They can disassemble and reassemble furniture for you—but notify them in advance if you have Ikea furniture

While booking my movers, I was very excited to notice that Clutter offered the option of having their movers disassemble and reassemble furniture for you. I paid someone to build my Ikea bed when I first got it, so I was definitely planning on having someone else build it again. Knowing that the movers could do it for me was a huge plus.

When the movers arrived and I let them know that my Ikea bed needed to be disassembled, they got a little nervous. They said that Ikea furniture can be a bit complicated. Thankfully, I have the most basic Ikea bed model (the Malm, AKA the one every 20-something guy with a bed frame has), so one of my movers, Hulland, said he could totally take it on.

When I got into my new place and everything was in boxes, it was really nice seeing that my bed was already all set up (aside from the sheets needing to be put on the bed, of course), so I would definitely recommend utilizing this additional service if you can!

Should you hire movers?

At the end of the day, even though there’s some stuff I wished I knew before hiring movers, I literally am never moving without movers again. I have way too much stuff, way too little packing materials, and way too little patience. I work hard so I can hire people to help me with these things, and I’m so glad Clutter (specifically Cory and Hulland) were there to help me with my big move!

Book Clutter movers here and use my code “UZER” for a discount!

Looking for the best things to do in Waikiki Beach (along with great photo ops)? I had the amazing opportunity to stay at Aston Waikiki Beach while visiting Hawaii in early November, and I wanted to share my absolutely MUST DO’s while staying on site!

Must-Do’s at Aston Waikiki Beach

Get Lei’d

Get your mind out of the gutter, I’m talking about getting a Hawaiian Lei — a traditionally gifted flower necklace that you’ve probably only seen in plastic form at a beach themed frat party. A local friend sent leis to the front desk at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel to welcome our arrival, but you can also buy fresh leis from shops around town. Something about wearing fresh flowers around your neck really gets you into vacation mode, and they make a beautiful photo prop and outfit accessory — especially if you get a great view from your 21^st floor balcony like I did.

Taste the Fruits (& Fish) Of the Island

Food in Hawaii is fabulous if you love fresh seafood and tropical flavors. Just around the corner from the hotel is a cute little “picnic food” spot called Tucker & Bevvy that has delicious smoothies and sandwiches. The Aston has its own Dole Whip station right by the pool, but also a gelato shop downstairs with delicious passionfruit sorbet and a sweet spot called “Cookie Corner.” For fish, locals swear by Ono Seafood for classic poke (it’s about a mile walk from the hotel), and there are tons of sushi spots and food trucks you can try in the area as well. You can pretty much just walk in one direction from the hotel and chances are you’ll stumble upon something yummy, like we did when we found the yummy Cuban café pictured above called Castro’s.

Explore Oahu On Your Own Time

You may assume that Hawaii is all about R&R. That’s not untrue, but there’s much more to Oahu than laying by the resort pool or booking a couple’s massage. My boyfriend and I spent our entire first day walking around Waikiki and exploring all the shops, restaurants, and sweet views. The Aston’s location is super walkable, and there’s stuff to explore (and eat) in both directions for miles. My friend said her favorite part of Oahu was driving around the entire island, so we booked a rental (a red convertible, naturally) for a day and did a road trip. If you’re looking for a rental, check out Discover Cars. They have a ton of affordable options around the island and you can book online! It was a blast driving around the beautiful island and stopping off at all the pretty beaches, smoothie shacks, and hiking summits we wanted to — and of course taking photos along the way (I packed multiple outfits because I’m extra like that).

Snag Some Sweet Souvenirs 

If monogrammed keychains and tropical magnets aren’t your thing, there are two unique and slightly more useful souvenirs to grab while in Oahu (because unfortunately you can’t bring home a piña colada). First, snag some Maui Babe Browning Lotion, a heavenly coffee-scented lotion to lather yourself in while getting your bronze on. The small size is 4 ounces, but I had no trouble getting it through Airport Security. They sell the larger size in the hotel gift shop! The second souvenir you might want to try: fresh honey! Hawaii’s bees produce more honey per hive than nearly anywhere else in the US, and many of the shops and restaurants sell their own mini bear bottles in fun flavors like coffee honey and coconut honey. One of the rarest honeys in the world, kiawe honey, is grown on the Big Island—but you can probably find some while in Oahu.

I hope this quick list was helpful! Feel free to leave a comment below or DM me on Instagram with any other questions you have about visiting Oahu!