2 Best Sights in Singapore

Singapore’s indie music scene may not be as well known as those of its Southeast Asian neighbors, but it's still one worth exploring. Located on bustling Madras Street is this archival space filled with local music memorabilia, video documentaries, and related artifacts going back to the 1960s (when the Singapore music scene was particularly prominent). It also features indie heroes like The Oddfellows from the ‘90s and obscure genres like grindcore and screamo.

"Intan" refers to the rose-cut diamonds popularly used in Straits Chinese jewelry, and this privately owned, by-appointment-only Straits Chinese museum is a gem in its own right. Owner Alvin Yap amassed a vast collection of Peranakan paraphernalia in his quest to find out more about his culture, and then decided to open his home to the public so others could learn more about it, too. In this intimate space, you experience the Peranakan life as Yap takes you on a personally guided tour of the artifacts he’s collected.