Teenage July issue 331 (Preview) by Teenage Magazine

jul 2016

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Sungha Jung, Selena Gomez, Flumpool, Tiffany Hwang, Jessica Jung, Jay Park, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Sam Tsui and more! THE OFFICIAL YOUTH MAGAZINE OF 313@somerset

jUL 2016

ISSUE 331

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HotPicks

Are You Game?

We know where we’ll be heading to during the weekends: BOUNCE Inc Singapore! A new indoor adventure park where you can literally bounce off the walls, this massive area is packed with interconnected trampolines, a ninja warrior-like obstacle course, and a ‘Leap of Faith’ challenge area where adrenaline junkies can test their limits by jumping from a raised platform and catching hold of the trapeze. Talk about a leap of faith! BOUNCE Inc Singapore is located at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, #09-01, Singapore 239695.

Down The Rabbit Hole

Emo Gem-eration

In an era where emojis rule over plain words, we have more reason to rejoice ‘cause these little faces now come in the form of trinkets. Designed for the millennial generation to express their tongue-in-cheek thoughts, EMO-GEMS by CITIGEMS ($198 each) comprise a collection of necklaces, pendants and necklaces featuring popular emoticons, including ‘Effervescene’ with the traditional toothy grin, and ‘Smitten’ with the heart eyes that are synonymous with all the hopeless romantics. Perfect for adding a fun yet elegant touch to your ensemble!

UNIQLO sure knows the way to the hearts of us closet fairytale lovers. The Japanese brand will be rolling out yet another quirky collection of themed T-shirts, this time with Alice In Wonderland as the star of the show. The UNIQLO Alice In Wonderland UT Collection (from $14.90, available from 27 June) consists of graphic tees decked out in prints of our favourite characters from the fabled story. Tea party outfit, sorted!

Velcro is back and in a big way with the new Superga Velcro ($79.90). Replacing the traditional lace-ups with velcro straps, this new take on the Italian brand’s sneaker silhouette is fresh, trendy yet classic all at once. Available in white, full black and dark grey iron, these staple colours are easy to pair with and sure to score you major style points no matter what outfit you’re rocking.

Smart Powerhouse

Gone are the days where you have to deal with low-quality, dimly-lit photos. Take your smartphone photography to a whole new level with the Huawei P9 ($768 for 32GB, $888 for 64GB) and P9 Plus ($998 for 64GB). Sporting a Leica dual-lens system, it allows you to switch between the RGB mode to capture vivid colours, and the monochrome mode for black-and-white snaps in stunning clarity. What’s more, you’re able to create beautiful bokeh effects with the wide-aperture function, while keeping your shot in sharp focus. Plus it comes with a smart view flip case that looks super sleek!

It’s A Mouse Party

Boring black mice just don’t cut it anymore. Inspired by the ’80s Memphis style of design, LOGITECH’s 2016 Party Collection ($29) features whimsical motifs like flamingos, popsicles and other bright patterns to reflect the bold attitude of pop culture. Not only will it brighten up your workspace, it ain’t shabby in terms of functions too. A single battery can last up to 12 months and there’s a nano USB receiver that allows you to roam up to ten metres away.

Double Duty

A battery charger and a sleek protective casing combined into one? Possibly one of the most ingenious innovations yet, the mophie Juice Packs (from $139) for iPhone 6/6Plus and Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge are equipped with shock-absorbing bumpers to guard your phone against the most brutal of impacts, and quick-charge technology that allows you to power up and sync your devices simultaneously. What’s even more impressive is that you can get up to 13 more hours of video playback, 17 hours of talk time, and 60 hours of music playback.

Tuckshop

Get Into Character Grab a bite with Pikachu, Pompompurin, Hello Kitty and more at these insanely cute character-themed cafes. By chew hui ling

win!

Win yourself a $20 cash voucher to Pokemon Cafe! Head over to www.teenage.com.sg/win, and enter the promo code

to participate. Closing date: 22 Jul 2016

Tuckshop

First thing to tick off on any Pompompurin fan’s bucket list? A trip to the newly-launched Pompompurin Cafe in Singapore, of course! Similar to its Hello Kitty counterpart, the charming golden retriever adopts a garden city theme for its 78-seater home, featuring Tomodachi house (which means ‘friends house’ in Japanese) booths all patrons will definitely make a beeline for. You’ll be greeted with everything Purin upon entering, from the wallpaper to merchandise to cutleries, and of course the grub. Try not to squeal at the downright adorable Taco Rice in a Cup of Friendship ($19.99), or the Pompompurin’s Banana & Caramel Pancake ($16.99). The food isn’t entirely life-changing, but at least you’ll leave with plenty of pretty pics. To sweeten the deal, order any dish bearing a mug logo beside it and you can even bring home your own Pompompurin mug!

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a DC die-hard or a Marvel fan, you can get your superhero fix at Hungry Heroes. While you wait for a table, gawk at memorabilia of life-sized statues, head busts, weaponry, figurines and movie posters filling the walls. Then, stuff your face with their outrageous menu of ji-ba-boomz! burgers like the Mega Steak-Out Burger ($38) and Mother of all Chicken Burgers ($32), as well as specialty meat platters like Johnnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inferno Spicy Pork Ribs ($21) and Nuclear Fission Angus Beef Cheeks ($28). Portions are huge, so grab your comics-obsessed pals and gather here for a feast!

Lifestyle

Desk Buddies We feature gorgeous desk accessories thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll even make you look forward to studying.

Style Meets Function

Stay organised with these stylish workspace accessories in luxe marble and warm wood.

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5 1 Living iPhone holder, $56, BoConcept 2 National Gallery Singapore journals, from $15.90, Gallery & Co. 3 Concept reading glasses, $45.90, Gallery & Co. 4 Ystudio brass ballpoint pen, $99, brass rollerball pen, $124, Foundry 5 Craft Design Technology pen sheath, $79, Gallery & Co. 6 Craft Design Technology ballpoint pen, $56.90, Gallery & Co. 7 National Gallery Singapore postcard set, $7.90, Gallery & Co. 8 Craft Design Technology scissors, $76.90, Gallery & Co. 9 Craft Design Technology stapler, $19.90, Gallery & Co.

Photography: Wong Weiliang Art Direction: Neo Aik Sing Styling: Michelle Lim Text: Jolene Limuco Location: Gallery & Co.

Shape Up With these fun and colourful stationery, there will never be a dull moment at school!

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1 Bajo city puzzle, $49.90, Gallery & Co. 2 Hide & Seek print by Knuckles & Notch, $120, Gallery & Co. 3 National Gallery journal, $19.90, Gallery & Co. 4 Hay triangle wooden rulers, $45 each, Foundry 5 Olivia Lee Instruments Of Beauty: Divine Roulette, $299, Gallery & Co. 6 Comme Home rectangular marble board, $49, Foundry 7 Olivia Lee Instruments Of Beauty: Divine Looking Frame, $249, Gallery & Co. 8 Hay wooden ruler, $17, Foundry 9 foundry 9 brand guide, $58.85, gallery & co. 10 Olivia Lee Instruments Of Beauty: Divine Stencil, $119, Gallery & Co.

Beauty

THE (MAKEUP)

Art Of

Travelling

Time to ditch your heavy makeup pouches. All you need are these six travel-friendly products to create four (or more) gorgeous looks thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep you sorted while on vacation. By johanna teo

Slicked Lips

model: Liu Yi / Mannequin art direction: aris lai styling: johanna teo and michelle lim

photography: justin loh / shining head media makeup & hair: gigi sng

White Howlite necklace and bangle (comes with ring), $36.90, Sporty mesh bralet, $49.90, Topshop Round shades, $14.90, H&M Black sleeveless crop top, Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own

Beauty

pink lady Blue Fedora, $56.90, Bamboo kimono, $93.90, Sporty mesh bralet, $49.90, TOPSHOP Round shell earrings, POA, H&M

Slicked Lips

Just Wing It

Eyes

Pro tip: switch up your look with innovative use of what you already have. Using the NYX Ombre Blush as an eyeshadow base, blend it out with the L’Oréal eyeshadow palette shades #2 and #8.

Rock the street vibes by prepping your lids with neutral shades #6 and #7, and extend the eyeliner into a bold, thick flick. Then, draw a clean line on the lower lash line till it connects to the top line.

Cheeks

Use NYX Ombre Lip Duo in Poppy as a base, line your lips with its lighter shade, Lily after and gently blend both colours in.

Lips After applying the NudeStix Lip/Cheek Pencil on the inner portion of the lips, shade in the rest with Poppy, the darker shade of the NYX Ombre Lip Duo. Make lips appear fuller by highlighting the middle sections with #1.

Pink Lady

Eyes

We created this fun spring/ summer look using the NYX Ombre Blush as an eyeshadow base, and dabbed on the NYX Ombre Lip Duo in Poppy on the inner corners of the eyes. Line the bottom of your eyes with liquid eyeliner and smudge it out for a gentler effect.

Create a futuristic look without going over the top by using #4 as a base and #10 to contour the outer V of your eye. Apply #1 to the inner corners and lower lash line to further emphasise your peepers. Then, line the eyes close to the lash line and end with a subtle cat-eye flick. Keep mascara to a minimum.

Lips

Swirl on the same NYX Ombre Blush.

Gunmetal Fury

Blush + Lips Glide the NudeStix Lip/ Cheek Pencil on the apples of the cheek and blend out gently. Using the same shade on the lips and cheeks will create a sleek monochromatic look.

Cheeks Mix the colour gradients in the NYX Ombre Blush and swipe it on the cheeks for a peachy flush.

Eyes

Cheeks + Lips The eye makeup is pretty heavy here, so keep the rest neutral by lightly staining the cheeks and lips with the NudeStix Lip/Cheek Pencil. Feather it out with a lip brush (or a cotton bud) and you’re done.

Eyeko Rock Out And Lash Out Mascara, $34

Model’s eyebrows were powdered in using #2

Nudestix Lip/Cheek Pencil in Sin, $37

NYX Ombre Blush in OB07 Soft Flush, $18

#8 #9 #10

L’OrÉal Color Riche La Palette Nude Beige (02), $19.90

NYX Ombre Lip Duo in Poppy & Lily, $23

MAKE UP FOR EVER Graphic Liner Bright Black, $44

Lookbook

Denim jacket, $129, American Eagle Outfitters :CHOCOOLATE Black polo shirt, $79.90, i.t, Green printed T-shirt, $66.90, Mustard shorts, $56.90, Dark brown leather slip ons, $79.90, Topman

Army green bomber jacket, $136, Pinstripe crop top, $56.90, Topshop Blue knit crop top, $39.90, H&M :CHOCOOLATE Leather flare shorts, $79.90, i.t Black lace sandals, $56.90, CHARLES & KEITH Printed ankle socks, Stylistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own 37

Fashion

Watch Out

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a dainty arm candy, a classic timepiece or a versatile accessory, these stylish picks are sure to brighten up your ensemble. By Chew Hui Ling

Leather Black Gator Watch, $625, nixon

POPtastic Watch, $114, swatch

Advantgardia Rainbow Watch, POA, Naiise

DIYZER Wooden Watch, $99, Naiise (Stationery, From top to bottom): Luute Quote Paperweight Set, $42.90, Monoyono. White Steel Scissors, $8.90, kikki.K. Pocket Notebook (set of 2), $29.90, Talk Is Chic Black Notebook, $29.90, Monoyono. Life Is For Questions Everyday Ballpoint Pen (set of 3), $12.90, White Tape Dispenser, $16.90, White Steel Scissors, $8.90, White Stapler, $12.90, kikki.K.

Photography: Justin Loh / Shining Head Media Styling: Chew Hui Ling and Michelle Lim

Classic Canterbury Rose Gold Watch, $239, Daniel Wellington

Women

Open Circle Black Dial Watch, $48.67, ASOS

Something Borrowed Simplicity Watch, $17.90, Zalora

DIYZER Colourful Stripes Watch, $99, Naiise

G-FACTORY SHEEN Vitamin Blue Watch, $199, casio

Fossil Machine Chronograph Watch, $309, Zalora

Black Forest Watch, $107, Naiise

KULTE Montre Time Is Running Out Watch, $149, Megafash

Minimal Elementary Black Leather Marble Watch, $199, Megafash

Ragnar Stripes Watch, $385, nixon

POPdancing Watch, $114, swatch

men

Dapper Sheffield Silver Watch, $329. Daniel Wellington

Unisex

Lima Sore Teak Brown Watch, $199, Naiise

Cover Story

the True

Triple Threat Quickly rising through the ranks of Hollywood, Hailee Steinfeld is a (triple) threat to be reckoned with. In our exclusive interview, the starlet shares her bite-sized views on life, the industry and more. By johanna teo

inutes before we interviewed Hailee Steinfeld, it occurred to us how surreal this moment was. Flashback to 2013, where we first saw then 16-year-old Hailee on the cover of another magazine, and we thought, “Wow, is this girl gorgeous or what?” At the time, Hailee was already gaining recognition for acting roles in acclaimed movies like True Grit (which she also received an Oscar nomination for) and Romeo & Juliet. She had also become the face of a luxury brand, all by the tender age of 14. Unbeknownst to us then, Hailee would later star in a cappella hit Pitch Perfect 2, which kick-started her singing career. Fast-forward to 2016, Hailee had released her debut EP Haiz, and with her lead single ‘Love Myself’ being certified platinum, the songstress cemented her claim as the fastest-rising triple threat yet. And yet with all her success, talent and famous friends, Hailee has remained down-to-earth, surprisingly family-oriented and awkwardly hilarious. What did the singer/actress/model share during our exclusive interview (other than her love for chicken nuggets)?

Hailee’s Resume

Talia Alden She’s A Fox 2009

Mattie Ross True Grit February 2010

Face of Miu Miu May 2011

Juliet Capulet Romeo & Juliet October 2013

Violet Mulligan Begin Again September 2013

On handling negative situations:

“I have a very low tolerance for bullsh*t, so my number one thing is eliminating whatever that is making me unhappy out of my life,” The ‘Rock Bottom’ singer said. “That’s the first step for anyone, realising that it’s not good for you and realising that you can let it go.” Indeed, Hailee surrounds herself with nothing but positive energy, from spending time with her family and friends inbetween her busy schedule. Preach!

On the most meaningful compliment she has ever received:

“There are a couple of things that have come to mind, but I’ve had some incredible fan encounters after I released ‘Love Myself’, even on the day it was released. I had fans coming up to me, thanking me for giving them a message that has helped them through certain life situations they didn’t think they could ever get out of,” Hailee shared. “The fact that I was just doing something that I happen to love so much has helped someone – it makes me very happy and it’s really meaningful that I’m able to connect with these people and hear it from them.” For those who haven’t yet heard it, ‘Love Myself’ is an inescapable feel-good anthem that promotes self-empowerment, perfect for days where you feel less than a 100 per cent.

Petra Arkanian Ender’s Game October 2013

Zooey Renner 3 Days To Kill February 2014

On dealing with a competitive industry:

We asked Hailee how she deals with the pressure of always having to bring her A-game, and the starlet wisely said, “It’s hard, but at the end of the day, I just have to remind myself that I’m lucky enough to do it.”

On frenemies (yes, she has them too!):

Hailee’s one of the most sociable artistes around, with friends like Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas making the list. So how does she deal with acquaintances whom she doesn’t exactly approve of? “[There was] one friend of mine who I’m close enough with, that I can tell her that I don’t know if that person is the greatest influence on her,” she said easily. “I think it’s important to be honest. Yeah, I’ve been in that situation before.” So if you’re ever in that scenario, remember; honesty is the best policy!

On the difference between acting and singing:

“There are many differences, but the main one would be that in movies, I’m playing a character. I’m given someone else’s stories and words, and I’m portraying that character and story. With music, it’s very much myself, my story and my own heart that I’m playing.” Hailee revealed, “I think the people on the acting side are a little more laidback. The music world is very

Louise The Keeping Room September 2014

fast-paced and it’s very immediate. There are a lot of people involved, as are the movies, but movies happen over years and music is really so much more quicker and so much more chaotic.”

On the most difficult thing she has had to do:

“Leaving home is always very difficult, especially when you go for months at a time. Especially when you leave your family and your dogs, and my bed...” Hailee laughed, “It happens so often that it doesn’t ever really seem to get easier.” We were expecting something less sentimental, but Hailee’s heartfelt answer is refreshing to say the least.

On her travel habits:

“I tend to pack half my life away in 92 bags and lug them across the world,” Hailee sheepishly admitted, “Well, I mostly have help... I have to bring a speaker and a candle. A nice scented candle, because you’ll never know! (Laughs)” Fans, take note!

On something she hasn’t yet done (but really wants to):

With her extensive resume, one could safely assume that Hailee has pretty much seen and done everything. But the songstress confessed, “I [have kind of always] wanted to skydive... I don’t know if I would chicken out at

Eliza Ten Thousand Saints January 2015

Emily Junk Pitch Perfect 2 April 2015

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Celebs

What About Flumpool?

Ahead of their WHAT ABOUT EGGS? concert on 23 July, we grilled flumpool on the evolution of their music, the secret to their long-running success, and more.

flumpool will be back in Singapore for their WHAT ABOUT EGGS? tour on 23 July! Tickets from $68, flumpool2016.peatix.com

By Chew Hui Ling

The title of your latest album EGGS is rather unique, is there a special meaning to it?

All: We wanted to make it simple yet abstract. Some might think that the band has broken out of its shell, while others might be guessing that it symbolises the start of something new in life. We are actually curious about the listeners’

thoughts; how they interpret it reflects their inner state. Like a psychology test.

What kind of message do you wish to convey to the listeners?

All: We are connected to people in various ways, but we find that people nowadays seem hesitant on being honest to others because they’re afraid of being disliked. Because we live in such vexing times, we made this album with a determination to speak out without letting others get to us.

What’s the most embarrassing thing to happen to you on stage? Genki: Once, I got too excited during a show and fell off the stage...

What’s the most memorable concer t you’ve ever played?

Seiji: Our debut concert. I was so nervous that I couldn’t sleep the night before and I thought nobody would come watch us, so I was really happy to see many people lining up since morning to see us.

What’s the best way for a fan to get your attention at a show?

Genki: It’s hard to say exactly how to get our attention, but we do notice fans who look like they’re having a lot of fun!

It ’s amazing how flumpool is still standing strong for so many years, what ’s your secret?

Kazuki: The fact that we are childhood friends who can say anything to each other probably plays a big part. They are the only ones who know all of my secrets!

Looking back, how has your music evolved through the years?

All: In the past, our music was less edgy and leaned more on the bright side. We were aiming for a very pop sound. Now, we don’t focus as much on writing songs that everyone can identify with. Music is personal. How do we decide what is important, or insignificant to every individual? Being able to draw a clear line between the two is necessary to live in this day and age.

Photo: Amuse Entertainment Singapore

hile bands are often plagued with lineup changes and inevitable breakups, flumpool is already onto their ninth year together – a rare breed of a group that truly enjoys what they do. From childhood pals to becoming one of the top Japanese bands, the four-piece has since gravitated from pure rock to a creative fusion of sounds. Enter EGG, their fourth studio album that is inspired by Edvard Munch’s The Scream and interestingly named after eggs. In an exclusive email interview, flumpool gets deep on their music, shares concert memories, and talks about brotherhood.

Celebs

Sungha Jung, Unplugged

Nicknamed the ‘guitar prodigy’ in Korea, Sungha Jung boasts over one billion views on his YouTube channel and was even dubbed by Jason Mraz as his “guitar hero”. Oh yeah – did we mention that he’s only 19 years old? By Chew Hui Ling

early a decade ago, a-nine-year old kid decided to share his passion for music by posting videos of him playing the guitar. Little did he know, that these vids would go viral and he’d soon grow up to become one of the most outstanding guitar prodigies, performing at sold-out shows all over the world. While everyone’s familiar with the young musician on screen, there’s only so much we know about the real Sungha Jung. Back in Singapore for his sixth headlining show, we caught up with him to learn more about the guy behind the chords.

He’s just getting star ted

Photo: Sprout Entertainment Singapore

Despite being in the scene for so long, we found out that the selftaught whiz only had his first actual music lesson last year. “I took a course for jazz, blues and funk for my new album L’Atelier,” he says. “You can see that there’s more variety in composition styles for this particular record, as it reflects what I’ve learned in my first formal music education.”

He listens to a lot of pop

We have a taste of his music preferences through his original compositions and covers on YouTube, but what kind of tunes would he really love to jam out to? “I enjoy John Mayer songs like ‘Back To You’ and ‘St. Patrick’s

Day’,” he reveals. “I also recently arranged a lot of K-pop songs such as BTS’ ‘Butterfly’ and AKMU’s ‘Re-Bye’.” And it turns out that AKMU’s Chanhyuk is actually his best friend, and he’d love to hit the studio with his pal one day. Now that’d be one killer collab to watch out for!

He received the stamp of approval from Yoko Ono

Ever since his covers blew up all over the Internet, Sungha has gained recognition from not only renowned guitarists, he even caught the attention of some celebrity VIPs. “I once got a comment from Yoko Ono, the wife of John Lennon from The Beatles, for my cover of ‘All You Need Is Love’,” he shares. “It was something along the lines of ‘John will be smiling from heaven’.” That’s certainly high praise!

Even Jason Mraz is a fan!

With so many great collaborations under his belt – ‘The XX’ with BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, ‘I’m Yours’ with Jason Mraz, and ‘Love Yourself’ with Eric Nam – we can’t help but wonder which performance is his favourite. It was a tough call, but Sungha eventually chose Jason Mraz as his most memorable duet partner. “The invitation from Jason Mraz was pretty awesome,” he recalls. “He mentioned my name during his concert and on the radio as a ‘guitar hero’. I was really surprised at the time.”

Celebs

The Stars Will Shine Following last year’s massive success, SHINE Festival is back for its eleventh edition, bringing on board an impressive bill of performers from K-star Jay Park to local rapper ShiGGa Shay. Here are six must-see acts to check out at the threeday youth extravaganza. By Chew Hui Ling

We haven’t seen much of Jay Park recently, with the former 2PM member spending most of early 2016 on his AOMG Follow The Movement Tour across North America. But we’ve got some good news for Jay’s fans: the rapper will be making his way here and we’re foreseeing an enormous turnout for his stage. And although he hasn’t revealed many details yet, he’s set to drop his upcoming EP titled Everything You Wanted soon. Perhaps we’ll be the first ones to hear his new material?

Cementing his status as one of Singapore’s brightest gems, Joel Tan (aka Gentle Bones) is definitely the one to watch at SHINE. Hot on the heels of his latest EP Geniuses & Thieves, those who didn’t make it to his debut concert would be able to feast their ears on his new tunes, including ‘Run Tell Daddy’, ‘This Hurts’, and ‘Liar’ featuring fellow homegrown pride Linying. Look forward to a pop spectacle of addictive hooks, artful baritones and soaring falsettos.

You may know her as the gorgeous diva on 987FM, but beneath her golden locks and killer bod, Tabitha Nauser also boasts incredibly powerful vocals. After emerging as the second runner-up of Singapore Idol in 2009, the Swiss-Indian beauty went on to become a radio personality and television presenter. We hardly get the chance to hear her belting the notes live, except for special performances at annual events and stuff, so we’re extra psyched to see her in action at SHINE.

Jay Park

Tabitha Nauser

Photos: Universal music Singapore, Eric Chen, Kenneth L and Lyla H

Gentle Bones

A breath of fresh air within the current crop of indie singersongwriters, Charlie Lim has a knack of fusing various genres into his unique brand of music. His most recent record TIME/ SPACE is his most ambitious project yet, featuring a melting pot of lush jazz, atmospheric pop and folk rock seamlessly marbled together. But when coupled with the instrumental rapport from his super band The Mothership, it’s truly another realm of sonic brilliance. Trust us, you wouldn’t want to miss it for the world.

Whether it’s hearing his smash hit ‘LimPeh’ on the airwaves, or watching his rap segments on TV, ShiGGa Shay is certainly no stranger to the scene. The 24-year-old earned a permanent spot on the local charts, performed twice at the National Day Parade, and even received a nod of approval from Mandopop queen Stefanie Sun. With his infectious energy and distinctive hip-hop flavour, you’ll definitely be in for an electrifying time. We hear ShiGGa and Jay Park have something exciting planned, so be sure to catchtheir performances at the festival!

ShiGGa Shay

From playing in their university dormitory, to performing in front of international crowds, to opening for Travis, Walk The Moon, and Death Cab For Cutie (DCFC), Take Two has achieved an astounding level of success which other indie bands could only wish for, and they’re only about to get bigger. We’ve witnessed the crowd dancing along to their psychedelic tunes while swooning over the dashing frontman during DCFC’s show in Singapore, and we expect nothing less from their performance at SHINE.

Take Two

Charlie Lim & The Mothership

Join in the fun at SHINE Festival 2016 from 1 to 3 July! Not only will there be good music, you can also look forward to popup markets, fringe activities, interactive exhibitions as well as exciting music and dance performances along the Orchard belt!

Textbook

Ballin’ On A

Budget Being cash-strapped doesn’t mean you have to halt your vacation plans. From scoping out the cheapest airfares, to getting the best deals, to blending in like a local, we’ve assembled the ultimate cheat sheet to globetrotting on a shoestring budget. By Chew Hui Ling

Before You Set Off Choose your destination

Apply for travel insurance

Sort out your currency

Don’t forget the Wi-Fi

Take into consideration the period of time you’ll be travelling. If it’s in the summer, many tourists are bound to flock to popular beaches. To avoid the hordes, opt for lesserknown destinations where there’re fewer crowds and lower prices. Jonesing to visit South America? Try budget-friendly options like Peru or Bolivia. Or if you’re one for the great outdoors, places like Laos and Ghana will be a lot easier on your wallet than the Alps in Switzerland.

As much as you’ll hate to shell out extra for travel insurance, paying a small sum to ensure reimbursement for medical expenses, loss of personal belongings or even travel inconveniences will really be a drop in the bucket compared to the thousands you’ll incur in expenses should something were to occur while you’re abroad. Better safe than sorry!

Find out which money exchange counters offer the best rates in Singapore. Some of the more reputable ones are housed at The Arcade, Lucky Plaza, Mustafa Centre, and People’s Park Complex. Also, ensure that your bank cards are activated for overseas ATM cash transactions, and jot down the relevant ATM locations. Do note that additional charges will be incurred for overseas cash withdrawals.

Rentable mobile routers from providers like Visondata and Y5Buddy will only cost you a low flat rate and will save you from international roaming charges or having to pay for hotel Wi-Fi. You can arrange to have it picked up or delivered before your departure, and voila – you’ll be guaranteed Wi-Fi no matter where you are! Alternatively, you may wish to pick up a cheap SIM card (with data), which should be readily available wherever you’re travelling to.

Getting A Cheap Flight Go incognito

Be the first

Cookies are like a trail of Internet crumbs you leave behind, except these are not to retrace your steps, but for companies to track your search behaviour on booking engines to start recommending pricier fares. To prevent manipulated results, always use an incognito window when searching for flights (this applies to accommodations too!).

For those with no restrictions on flying at a certain time, it’s recommended that you choose the first flight of the day. Airlines typically offer cheaper prices and there’s a lesser chance of getting into delays. Of course, booking way in advance (and during airline promos) is the best ways to get super affordable prices.

Fly small

Aim for the mid-week

If the big airports are too hefty, consider flying into a smaller airport outside a major city: Oakland instead of San Francisco, or New Jersey instead of New York City. Take into account how safe travelling to and from these airports are, and check beforehand if airport transfers are available to take you to your destination. It isn’t worth jeopardising your safety just to cut costs.

5 Travel Apps To Download The best apps to help make your trip a breeze. All available on Apple iTunes App Store and Google Play Store

Hopper Hopper predicts the right time to book your flights, and has a nifty ‘Price Forecast’ feature that alerts you when prices are expected to climb. Our favourite part? A lil’ bunny mascot that’ll pop up to warn you about flights with long layovers or airport changes.

Groupon For the budget-savvy jet-setter, Groupon is the one-stop solution to all the best discounts from F&B to leisure activities to travel packages. Goods are listed at rock-bottom prices so you’ll save plenty of dough when bargain-hunting for souvenirs.

Airlines tend to jack up airfares for Friday and weekends, simply because these are the days everyone’s free from work/school. The cheapest days to fly are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as most sales start on a Monday and prices will usually be brought down by mid-week to compete with other airlines.

TripAdvisor Millions swear by TripAdvisor for its personalised recommendations of restaurants, hotels and other city attractions – all of which are accompanied with reviews by fellow travellers. You can also download an offline map of your destination to prevent the GPS from eating up your data.

Citymapper Citymapper maps out the fastest and cheapest modes of transportation to reach your destination, complete with real-time updates on departures, service disruptions and traffic delays. It’s not available in all countries yet, but most of the major cities are covered.

sites we love:

Watch Over Me

Skyscanner.com.sg

Expedia.com.sg

Momondo.com

zuji.com.sg

We don’t know what kind of danger lurks abroad, so arm yourself with a personal safety app. Whether you’re going to a deserted part of town or boarding a sketchy cab, Watch Over Me tracks and notifies your emergency contacts with your GPS location when it detects trouble – just shake it vigorously. It works even when the phone is locked.

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The Traveller says Funny (but insightful) quotes about travelling. By Johanna Teo

People don’t

take trips

trips take

People John Steinbeck

Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating phot graphs Susan Sontag

When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money Susan Heller

I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them,

than to travel with them Mark Twain

It can hardly be a coincidence that no language

on earth has ever produced the expression,

“As pretty as an airport” Douglas Adams

You can find your way

across the country

When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable Clifton Fadiman

using burger joints The traveller sees

the way a navigator what he sees. the tourist sees

uses stars Charles Kuralt

what he has come to see. Gilbert K. Chesterton

Adventure, yeah I guess that’s what you call it when

everybody comes back alive Mercedes Lackey

Quiz

Are you a tourist

or a traveller? What kind of travel experience are you going for? Take the quiz to find out! By marianne lim

mostly

Happy Holiday-er

Your camera roll must be full of breathtaking S landmarks and scenery because you love seeing new things! From the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China to the Louvre, you’ve got iconic places of interest pinned in your travel list, and you make it a point to pop by the best attractions of each city you visit. But truth be told, there are tons of lesser-known things to see and do that could give you deeper insights. On your next holiday, try immersing yourself into local culture. After all, the essence of a country is not solely in it’s attractions, but in its people.

1. What’s the best way to get to know a city? a) Walking around historical landmarks with the country’s best tour guide

b) Mixing around with the locals and

4. You see the iconic Eiffel Tower! What do you do? a) Take a ton of selfies with it b) Stand back and admire its architecture

hearing their stories

2. What kind of research do you do prior to going on holiday? a) Scouting out the main attractions and the best shopping districts

b) Reading up online about the country’s

5. What’s your biggest takeaway from your holiday? a) Bringing back a ton of memories and photos of the trip

b) Making new friends and learning more about the world

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history and culture

3. What’s your preferred accommodation? a) A beautiful hotel suite complete with a private pool

b) A home stay with an awesome local host

6. You’re overseas and there’s a buffet spread. You… a) Go straight for the Asian food. You miss the comforts of home and can’t live without rice

b) Sample every local dish even though they look and taste foreign to you

mostly

Globetrotting local

The world is your neighbourhood because you approach each country with the determination to experience it as locals do! You love getting to know the way of life in different countries and assimilating with its culture. While it’s great that you appreciate all things indigenous – from the music and food to the lifestyle and traditions – do be street-smart when you interact with strangers as not everyone will have the best of intentions! Do extensive research about your place of visit so that you’ll be fully prepared for your trip. As long as you stay safe, you’re bound to have a whale of a time.

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TRIPS FROM HELL

Whether you’re going on vacation or not, these travel horror stories (and our tips on how to avoid ‘em) are definitely worth keeping in mind. By Johanna Teo

Wander-lost When I decided to go on my very first solo trip abroad after graduation, Japan seemed like a safe choice. Being a broke student, I opted for the cheapest of everything: airline, accommodations, winter clothes, you name it. Everything went smoothly till I stepped out of the airport in Japan, and my brand new, super ‘affordable’ luggage promptly fell over and two (out of four) wheels broke. Dragging my damaged luggage to the subway (because cabs are expensive), I soon realised that the map I downloaded off my hotel’s ‘How to find us’ page was horribly outdated once I reached the general vicinity. The so-called landmarks weren’t there anymore and the stations that were right beside each other on the map were about a 40-minute walk apart. Of course, I didn’t have any mobile data/roaming and I couldn’t get any Wi-Fi. I walked in circles for hours, slowly starting to panic as I spotted many stalls selling pornographic materials and other dodgy characters. Plus, my super loud luggage grating on the pavement attracted way more attention than I was comfortable with. Luckily, I was able to find a cheap hotel to bunk at for the night so I didn’t have to wander the streets. The next morning, I found out from a helpful receptionist that I was only a few minutes away from the hotel I had originally booked. I just wasn’t able to locate it seeing as I didn’t speak the language and there weren’t any signs. My luggage had a hole from me lugging it around and I had to buy a new one. Thankfully, the rest of my trip was uneventful.

E GUID BOOK

learning points: Having a budget doesn’t mean skimping out on necessities and quality. Unless you’re familiar with the area, airport transfers are recommended and will save you a lot of hassle. Having mobile data is a necessity in this day and age especially when you’re travelling in a foreign country where you don’t speak its native language. SIM cards with Internet data are relatively inexpensive and readily available at most airports.

pay up This happened a few years ago in Vietnam. My cousin and I were looking for a place to eat and we decided to grab some grub at a dingy little restaurant. We finished our meal at about four in the afternoon and when we called for the bill, the amount for our three shared dishes came up to about S$200, which was at least ten times the cost of what we ordered. When we tried to speak to the waiter who had served us, five local thugs popped up out of nowhere and in broken English, started threatening us to pay, “or else”. There wasn’t anyone else in the restaurant we could ask for help and we were grossly outnumbered – there wasn’t anything else to do except for pay up. Luckily, we had enough cash and they let us go safely afterwards.

learning points: Avoid dodgy and deserted areas.

Use the Google map offline feature and cross-check all info with other local sites.

Don’t carry excessive amounts of cash on your person. Always find out the price before accepting anything, and always ask for clear payment evidence.

Lost In Translation I had a friend who flew to Greece and planned to take a bus from the airport to one of the cities. She was told the ride would be a few hours, so upon getting off the plane, she asked the information desk about the bus and was pointed in its general direction. She got on her bus and took a seat, waiting for the bus fill up. As it does, she gets a few weird looks from people, which she ignored. It wasn’t till the bus was an hour into the journey that she realised that she hadn’t paid for her ride, and that everyone else seemed to know each other. Turns out, she was on a school bus which was taking a class of Make sure to double Dutch students to the same destination. (or triple) check every single detail. She was mortified, but she got a free bus trip – it definitely could’ve been worse.

learning point:

Nuts About You As someone with mild peanut allergies, I have to exercise caution in what I eat, especially while travelling. My sister and I were sampling street food in Bangkok and I decided to dig in on a dish that I’ve had before, which (supposedly) didn’t contain any peanuts. Well, it must have because barely half an hour later, my face started turning red and puffy and my stomach started to hurt. Needless to say, I spent the rest of my day in the bathroom. No more dubious street food for me!

spooked out I’ve heard many firsthand stories from friends about ghostly encounters while in Thailand, but I had never experienced anything till the first time I stayed in a relatively popular boutique hotel in Bangkok. My friend and I were sharing a room and I decided to take a shower before the group of us headed out for dinner. Just as I was soaping up, the lights went out. My friend is known for his prankster side, so I was expecting such antics. Flinging the bathroom door open, I loudly told him to quit switching off the lights. “I didn’t do it,” he exclaimed from the bed. After warning him against pranking me, I resumed my shower. Halfway through, the lights switched off a second time. Furious, I slammed the door open and shouted at him to stop it. Again, he protested that he was innocent. I was pretty pissed off by then, so I decided to shower with the door open so that he wouldn’t be able to sneak up on me. But this time, the light wasn’t simply turned off. It kept flickering as if someone was pushing the switch rapidly. But when I looked out, nobody was standing by the door, and my friend was at the other end of the room. There was no way he could’ve ran there and back in time without me seeing him do so .

learning points: Don’t eat anything without finding out what’s in it, especially if you have allergies!

learning points: If you suspect that your room is ‘unclean’, ask for a change in rooms.

There are ways of judging whether a certain stall is safer to eat from. For example, avoid pre-made/room temperature food, dishes that can be kept overnight, general cleanliness etc.

The more superstitious ones can do check in rituals, like knocking on the door loudly before entering, flushing the toilets to change the stale energy in the room, and checking to see if the bible in the room is opened. If it is, change rooms immediately!

Those with medical conditions should always carry their medicine around with them.

DearKelly Dear readers, We need to look closely at teenage sexuality in view of the concerns expressed by the public and press regarding what is happening in Singapore. Let’s review this letter from a reader.

Dear Kelly, I am 17 and desperate. I had sex only once, without protection, and I have now missed my period for two months. I met the guy at a party, had too much to drink and wasn’t thinking straight. We had sex at a chalet where there was no adult supervision. I was a virgin. Can a person get pregnant if they had sex only once? Do you think I am pregnant? I only know his name is Ben. I really regret what I did. I swear I will never drink again. Help me. I am ashamed and frightened. From: Mistake Readers, I hope this never happens to you. In every issue, we stress

that we at Teenage, do not condone pre-marital sex. If you won’t listen to this advice then you need to know:

It is never okay to have sexual intercourse with someone who isn’t your spouse, especially if he/ she has a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), without using a condom. A condom offers protection against an unplanned pregnancy and protection against contracting STDs.

Yes! You can get pregnant even if you had sex only once, without using a condom. Getting pregnant has nothing to do with the number of times you’ve had sex.

This girl should have rushed to the doctor for a pregnancy test after she missed two periods.

I am here to lend support and suggest options after someone is pregnant and needs direction after disregarding the often repeated caution: “No sex without a condom!”

If you are sexually active, please go to the library and borrow books dealing with teenage sexuality. You need to photocopy the facts. Do visit the school counsellor and ask questions so you get the facts about teenage sexuality.

I regularly warn readers about going to parties at chalets or a friend’s house where there is no adult supervision. Many teens

are innocent. Some may be plied with liquor. Beware! Drugs are making inroads into the lives of young people.

I feel sorry for the writer of that letter – two people engaged in sex, and only she is left ‘holding the baby’ if she is pregnant. The guy was a one-

night stand. It is so sad. Your first sexual encounter should be a magical experience with someone who is committed to you, caring, has a plan for a long-term relationship and is in a position to marry you. None of these conditions fit teenage connections. Worse, many are conducted on staircases and open spaces like parks. This is not what I wish for any of you. The letter writer knows exactly what I am saying. She will regret this mistake whether or not she is pregnant.

Distressing trend The headlines in The Straits Times –

“Teenagers starting to have sex at a younger age” worries adults. I get letters from kids as young as 12 and 13 who confess to engaging in sex, often without protection (ie. using a condom) and sometimes having multiple partners. I have tirelessly repeated that having sex with a girl under the age of 16, even with her consent, is an offence. Pay attention.

Youngsters are not emotionally or mentally equipped to handle a sexual relationship. True, some mature early, but the ability to physically engage in sexual intercourse is a ‘hormonal thing’. Sure, teens feel strongly and their physical desire is great. This has nothing to do with being emotionally ready for a sexual relationship. Concerned adults worry about teenagers being unable to handle the emotional fallout resulting from being dumped, quarrels, being used and discarded after the initial novelty has worn off. These have long-lasting, sometimes devastating repercussions. I get sad letters from girls regretting losing their virginity because the guy promised to marry them. Realistically speaking, how can a 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 or even 19-year-old student be in a position to marry anyone? A guy will

promise marriage when he wants sex. What has desire for sex to do with love? Get real! Always here for you,

Do you have a problem you wish to share? Something to get off your chest? Kelly’s responses take into account age, experience and needs of writers. Those writing in know and seek her tough love, nononsense approach. Readers wanting a different type of response should seek advice elsewhere. Older and more experienced readers knowing the answers to questions need to exercise patience. Not everyone knows what you know. After qualifying as a teacher, Kelly Chopard went on to attend several counselling courses. Over the past 30 years, she has been invited to sit on panels and discussion groups, give talks and has taught modules dealing with youth issues. She counsels primary and secondary school pupils. She also engages in parent-pupil counselling sessions. In the 1970s, she was a member of a People’s Association Team counselling young adults in areas like drugs, smoking and other health and social issues. From 1979 to 1983 she had a counselling column in a local woman’s magazine. Since 1996 she has been responding to Teenage readers in her Dear Kelly column.

important When writing to me through mail, state your Full Name, Age, I.C. No.,Telephone No., Gender and Pseudonym. There is no length restriction. Send your letters to: Dear Kelly, Teenage Magazine, 20 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469277 or via email at:

dearkelly@key-editions.com Letters will be treated with the strictest confidence. I cannot respond to requests for personal responses.

Rejected by

rich sister Kelly, I am so sad. I will tell you my situation. You advise me on what to do. I do not speak or write good English, so please rewrite my letter in good English. Please don’t judge me.

I am just the opposite of my sister. She was a good student and now has a top bank job. She married a successful man and they have lots of money and important friends. They are members of a club and can afford expensive holidays and nice clothes. I struggled to pass secondary 5 and have a low paying job. Because of this, the only guys I met also had low paying jobs. I married a dispatch rider and live in a small flat. I am 20 and, have

a baby. Life is hard as there is little money.

My mum is so biased – she has always praised my clever, pretty sister and still says, “Try to be more like your sister”. When we were young, mum always mentioned the successes of my sister. I was never mentioned or praised even though I was good at tennis and played for my school. Mum never came to any of my matches but she went when my

sister performed at piano recitals. Mum was so mean to me. Recently, my sister bought a big house and had a house warming party. She did not invite me but mum said I should go and told me to pack a bag, as we would stay overnight. Mum said it would be a good way to bring the family together. My mother-in-law happily agreed to look after my baby. I am so grateful for my husband and his family.

Although we are poor, my husband is a good man and a loving father. My in-laws treat me very well. They always say they are happy that I married their son. His sisters always invite me to their homes and we often go out together. We have fun. They are the only ones who have ever hugged me and praised me.

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