City Nomads

15/01/2026

Parallel Society is shaping up to be one of those Lisbon weekends that feels special. Apparat is playing live, Gilles Peterson’s on the lineup, and there’s a strong local presence too from Maria Amor & Shcuro (Disco Paraíso) to Chima Isaaro. Two days across 6-7 March that move from conversations around art and tech into a solid night of music, all set in Marvila, Lisbon’s old industrial district turned creative pocket of studios and cultural spaces.

Worth a look if you’re around! Find out more:

Parallel Society: Lisbon’s New Cultural Convergence City Nomads

12/01/2026

Yokohama feels like Japan with the volume turned down, in the best way.Less rush, more room to wander. Waterfront walks, historic neighbourhoods, slow meals, and an easy rhythm that makes three days feel just right.

We spent time exploring the city at a gentler pace, with a side trip to Kamakura for good measure. If you’re looking for a long-weekend escape that balances culture, food, and breathing space, this one’s worth bookmarking.

Read our 3-day Yokohama guide:

Things to do in Yokohama: A 3-Day Guide to Japan’s Laid-Back Port City City Nomads

07/01/2026

If you’re looking to re-engage with the city beyond the usual malls, this month’s lineup is for you. Whether you’re into the technical precision of a Liszt piano concerto, the annual Singapore Art Week festivities or the UK garage energy of salute at MDLR, there's something for everyone.

We’ve put together a curated list of what’s actually worth the time this month: https://citynomads.com/events-in-singapore-this-january-2026/

Events in Singapore this January 2026 City Nomads

06/01/2026

In the rush of the global art market, Para Site feels like a steady, intentional breath. Since 1996, this independent Hong Kong space has traded market logic for something much deeper: an ecosystem of radical care. Their recent 2025 Benefit Auction wasn't just about fundraising, it was a "quiet manifesto" and a homecoming for artists who were seen by Para Site before the rest of the world caught on.

From nurturing "messy" ideas to supporting the next generation of Asian voices, Para Site proves that the best art isn't just sold, it’s grown. Why does this model work so well, and what can the rest of the art world learn from it?

Read the full story on how Para Site sustains its community:

How Para Site in Hong Kong Sustains a Radical Ecosystem of Art and Care City Nomads

31/12/2025

Twelve months of rebuilding, relearning, and quietly strengthening. If 2024 was a year of challenge, then 2025 was about alignment, laying foundations, putting structure back in place, and moving with more intention.

This year took us through earthquakes, storms, and power outages across three cities, all within a single month. But it also carried us to new ground: Macau, Hong Kong, Hua Hin, Bangkok, Porto, Barcelos, Gerês, Tbilisi, Diriyah, the Azores. New food, new cultures, slower conversations.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who trusted us with their stories, their time, and their worlds. This year reminded us that rebuilding doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes it’s patient, human, and quietly transformative.
Thank you, 2025 for the grounding, the recalibration, the clarity.

2026, LFG!

- Sharmaine & Pedro

20/12/2025

Lately, we’ve been thinking about how gifting has changed. It’s less about filling space, and more about choosing things that feel right. Something made by hand, something that slows you down, something that gives a little back.

This Christmas, we’re drawn to gifts that don’t end when the wrapping comes off. The kind you reach for again and again, or return to when you need a pause. From handmade ceramics and meaningful art, to small daily rituals and moments of rest, these are thoughtful gifts that linger long after Christmas.

Christmas Gifts Ideas for 2025 City Nomads

10/12/2025

Coimbra doesn’t have Lisbon’s swagger or Porto’s cinematic sheen but what it does have is something slower, deeper, the feeling of a country remembering itself.

Walk its hills and you start to understand Portugal in a different register. The old stones of Sé Velha, the echo of fado drifting out of a courtyard, students in black capes moving like shadows against centuries of tradition. History isn’t a museum piece here. It breathes, argues, sings.

Cross the Mondego and the city softens even more. Gardens soaked in myth, bridges coloured by light, cafés where time seems happy to sit still for a while. It’s the kind of place where you let your plans loosen, where you follow curiosity instead of Google Maps.

If you’re heading between Lisbon and Porto, don’t breeze past this middle stretch. Coimbra may be Portugal’s quiet heart but sometimes the quiet places say the most.

Discover Coimbra: Portugal’s Historic Heart Between Lisbon and Porto City Nomads

09/12/2025

We’ve been looking through this year’s Christmas Day lunch menus, and honestly, the line-up is looking incredibly special. From seafood towers and wood-fired roasts to theatrical tasting menus and sky-high festive spreads, these are the places we’d happily spend our own Christmas afternoon at.

Swipe through for our shortlist of lunches worth booking early, and if you’re planning out your whole festive weekend, don’t forget to check out our Christmas Eve dinner guide too. Here’s to slow afternoons, great food, and good company this Christmas. 🎄✨
https://citynomads.com/christmas-day-lunches-2025-in-singapore/

Christmas Day Lunches 2025 in Singapore City Nomads

08/12/2025

We’ve been keeping an eye on the New Year’s Eve line-up this year, and these are the spots we’d happily spend our own countdown at. Think 1920s glamour, sunset grills by the sea, lively DJ beach sets, and even celestial-themed celebrations if you're in the mood for something a little different.

Swipe through for our picks, and bookmark the guide, we’ll keep updating it as more dinners and parties roll in. Here’s to wrapping up 2025 with good vibes, good food, and unforgettable company.

https://citynomads.com/new-years-eve-dinners-and-parties-2025-in-singapore/

New Year's Eve Dinners and Parties 2025 in Singapore City Nomads

07/12/2025

There’s something sacred about the table on Christmas Eve. The clink of cutlery. The low hum of stories. Maybe a roast, maybe sambal. Maybe both. This year, we sought out the places doing more than just dinner, the ones turning the night before into a proper occasion. From smoky wagyu to seafood towers and festive plates laced with nostalgia, these are the spots to gather, feast, and linger a little longer.

https://citynomads.com/christmas-eve-dinners-2025-in-singapore/

Christmas Eve Dinners 2025 in Singapore City Nomads

29/11/2025

From heritage-rich Eurasian plates and soulful Asian comfort food to broth-forward brunches and a Southern-Latin hideout in Chip Bee, the city’s newest tables are speaking every dialect of flavour, loud and clear.

We haven’t hit them all yet, but they’re firmly on our radar (and maybe yours too). Which one are you making a reservation for first?

Just Opened November 2025: New Restaurants, Cafes and Bars in Singapore City Nomads

26/11/2025

Clockenflap returns to the Central Harbourfront from 5 to 7 December. Three days. Five stages. Sixty acts. From Bloc Party’s debut to Vaundy’s first international set, plus a roving theatre powered by Holst and Hong Kong’s own creative forces, this is the weekend the city tunes in.

Clockenflap Returns: Hong Kong’s Music & Arts Giant Reclaims the Harbourfront City Nomads