About Us

Erica Tan is a go-getter with a can-do attitude, which says a lot about how she keeps all of us on our toes here at Best in Singapore as our managing editor. She actually got her start in the corporate world, spending 6 years in it in various management positions. Eventually, she made the leap and helped start Best in Singapore.

She has been instrumental in the growth of Best in Singapore and has helped us get closer than ever to our goals. Today, she continues overseeing the day-to-day of our team.

Derek Hales is our expert on all things to do with products. Since 2014, he's been methodically testing products of all kinds and doing his best to create helpful resources for other consumers, which is reflected in his work as Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ModernCastle.com.

For him, all great reviews start with great testing, and he guides our writer-reviewers in their own product assessments using that same principle.

Cindy is a lifestyle writer with a serious case of wanderlust. Writing has taken Cindy to different parts of the world, sampling diverse cuisines and experiencing various cultures. A foodie at heart, she's always on the hunt for the next culinary adventure.

Petrina has a deep love for exploring the world and immersing herself in new cultures through travel and food. My adventures have taken her across Asia and Europe, but she always comes back to her home in Singapore. She believes that our celebration of diversity is one of the things making us truly noteworthy in today’s world.

Maisurah went to the Institute of Technical Education and has spent years as a global assistant specialising in social media management. She loves reading, music, and connecting with new people. She’s also expanding her own business today and perpetually brainstorming innovative strategies to that end while still helping others where she can!

Sonia, a passionate advocate for human and animal rights based in Singapore, is a versatile writer with a penchant for detail. Her writing spans diverse subjects including food, travel, art, self-help, lifestyle, poetry, finance, and medicine. With contributions to esteemed publications such as Sethlui.com, Marie France Asia, The Food Journal, and Parents World, she has showcased her expertise across various platforms.

Jiang Cao currently studies computer engineering at SIT, but when she’s not burning the midnight oil, you can still find her awake playing video games (she just can’t put down BG3!). She mostly writes about tech and home improvement.

Caleb is a passionate digital marketer but likes to pick up the pen every now and then. He devotes himself to missionary work, often traveling to different parts of the world. He is currently the Creative Director at Katartizo and a Marketing Manager at GBS Singapore.

I am a writer, life coach, and life-long learner. I love travelling, and I've spent more than a decade of my life exploring the world and experiencing different cultures. My life's mission is to inspire others and advocate personal development through my writing.