Richard Lester
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Articles by Richard Lester
Date IdeasPunggol Date Ideas: Waterway Sunsets, Kayaks and Cheap Thrills
Kayaks, Coney Island rides, golden-hour boardwalks and waterfront seafood: why Punggol is Singapore's most underrated date neighbourhood.
August 29, 2026 · 32 views
Date IdeasKatong & Joo Chiat Date Ideas: The East Side Date Guide
Laksa rivalries, pastel shophouses, natural wine bars and a sea-breeze finish: the complete Katong and Joo Chiat date guide.
August 29, 2026 · 40 views
Date IdeasTiong Bahru Date Guide: A Perfect Date in One Neighbourhood
Hawker breakfasts, art deco streets, bookshop browsing and shophouse wine bars: the complete guide to a perfect date in Tiong Bahru.
August 29, 2026 · 44 views
Date IdeasBest Date Spots in Singapore: Where to Go for Every Vibe
Where to date in Singapore, sorted by vibe: waterfronts, gardens, heritage streets, rooftops and the quiet corners regulars end up loving most.
August 26, 2026 · 68 views
Date IdeasCheap and Free Date Ideas in Singapore That Don't Feel Cheap
Free picnics, $10 hawker challenges, supper crawls and under-$50 classics: cheap date ideas in Singapore that work better than expensive ones.
August 26, 2026 · 56 views
Singapore Dating CultureSingapore Dating Etiquette: What to Expect When Dating a Singaporean
Who pays, texting norms, the BTO conversation, meeting the parents: the unwritten rules of Singapore dating etiquette, explained honestly.
August 24, 2026 · 100 views
Events & MeetupsHow Does Speed Dating Work in Singapore? A First-Timer's Guide
Registration, rotations, scorecards, matches: exactly what happens at a Singapore speed dating night, what it costs, and how first-timers can do well.
August 22, 2026 · 108 views
Singapore Dating CultureExpat Dating in Singapore: The Complete Guide for 2026
How dating in Singapore works for foreigners: where expats meet people, dating locals versus expats, timeline honesty, and the geography advantage.
August 22, 2026 · 104 views
Apps & Online DatingMatchmaking Services in Singapore: Are They Worth It?
What Singapore matchmaking agencies actually do, what they cost, who they genuinely suit, and the cheaper middle path most people never try.
August 22, 2026 · 88 views
Dating AdviceWhy Dating Feels So Hard in 2026 (And What Actually Helps)
"Dating is hard" is five different problems wearing one coat: choice overload, low effort, dead offline pipelines, interview dates, and burnout. Each has a fix.
August 22, 2026 · 116 views
Dating AdviceHow to Make a Dating Profile That Works in Singapore
Photos carry 80 percent of the decision, intent lines filter for free, and your region matters more than you think. A practical profile rebuild for Singapore.
August 22, 2026 · 100 views
Dating AdviceDating After 40 in Singapore: An Honest Playbook
Smaller pool, better intent: how to date well after 40 in Singapore across apps, age-banded events and matchmaking, with kids, history and a full calendar.
August 22, 2026 · 96 views
Date IdeasBest Date Restaurants in Singapore, Sorted by Region
Date-worthy restaurants and dining streets across all five regions of Singapore, from hawker gems to special-occasion rooms, with budget notes.
August 20, 2026 · 196 views
Apps & Online DatingWhat Dating Apps Do Singaporeans Actually Use in 2026?
Tinder leads on volume, Hinge and Bumble own the professional crowd, and CMB keeps the serious daters. Here is who uses what, and how to choose.
August 20, 2026 · 216 views
Events & MeetupsDating Events in Singapore: The Complete 2026 Guide
Speed dating, curated coffee dates, mixers and activity meetups: how dating events in Singapore work, what they cost, and how to choose a good one.
August 20, 2026 · 244 views
Singapore Dating CultureDating in Singapore: What It's Really Like in 2026
An honest look at the Singapore dating scene: why people call it hard, what the forums get right and wrong, where singles actually meet, and what works.
August 20, 2026 · 200 views
Date Ideas50 Dating Activities in Singapore: Ideas for Every Region
Fifty dating activities across all five regions of Singapore, sorted by neighbourhood, budget and weather, so you always have a better answer than "dinner and a movie".
August 20, 2026 · 220 views