Marcus Tan

A quiet moment at an outdoor café tucked away in a narrow, cobblestone European alley. In the immediate foreground, a weathered wooden table holds a simple slice of seeded artisanal bread on a ceramic plate, a silver fork, a leather-bound journal with a pen, and a glass of iced coffee resting on a rumpled linen napkin. The mid-ground reveals a row of empty bistro chairs and a lone woman sitting further down the lane, quietly immersed in a book. Muted stone buildings with creeping vines, a parked bicycle, and a handwritten chalkboard menu create an authentic, "slow living" atmosphere, all bathed in the soft, warm glow of natural afternoon light with a shallow depth of field that gently blurs the distant urban background.

Between the Finds

A Turn I Didn’t Plan

Marcus Tan April 16, 2026

Found & Featured

How to Eat at Maxwell Hawker Centre Singapore Like a Local (A First-Timer’s Guide)

Marcus Tan April 7, 2026

Exterior view of the 85 Fengshan Centre in Singapore, featuring a corrugated blue and yellow facade with its signature signage under a cloudy sky.

Found & Featured

Fengshan Market and the Familiar Image of Bedok 85

Marcus Tan February 17, 2026

Exterior signage of 85 Fengshan Centre in Bedok North, a famous hawker center in Singapore.

Hidden Gems Directory

Bedok 85 Market: Hidden Food Gems in a Familiar Neighborhood

Marcus Tan February 3, 2026

Wide shot of a busy Singaporean hawker center interior featuring various food stalls, including Indian and Thai cuisine, with locals dining at communal tables.

Found & Featured

The Quiet Current of Newton Hawker Centre

Marcus Tan January 23, 2026

Locals and tourists dining at stone tables inside the famous Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore during the day, with sunlight streaming through the ventilation slats.

Found & Featured

The Unfolding Theatre of Newton Food Court Singapore

Marcus Tan January 23, 2026