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Singapore's Social & Sports Clubs

Life in the buzzing metropolis of Singapore is fast-paced, so it's nice to have a social club to retreat to for relaxation. The following six great clubs offer sports, dining and recreational activities, and are places where you can feel at home away from home, do a spot of work, and make new friends along the way. We asked happy members to tell us why they love their club!

A Community Effort

In December, Dulwich College (Singapore) students, teachers and parents came together with the residents of the West Crest West Valley Residents’ Network to celebrate Christmas together as a community.

Time for Camp!

Overwhelmed by the choices for a five-day holiday camp for your child? These parents share why they chose different Camp Asia camps.

V - DAY AT Cluny!

This is the month for celebrating love of every kind, be it for family, friends or significant others. If you're on the hunt for a gift that comes from the heart, make a beeline for these Cluny Court stores.

Best for Bubs

Celebrity comedy duo Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have a fresh, funny approach to life. And their baby products and personal care brand Hello Bello hits all the same notes – it offers a great range of affordable, eco-friendly, premium products, with a liberal dash of humour. Kids are fun, so their products should be too!

STREET TALK

An insider's guide to life in their 'hood

Fab Furniture for Kids

Children's bedrooms benefit from furniture that's cosy, safe, functional and fun. We asked a couple of Expat Living readers for their recommendations.

LIVING NEXT TO NATURE

MEENA HALCYON chats about her home choices in Singapore and what she loves about living here, and she shares some recommendations.

We're Turning 21!

Plenty of people move to Singapore and say they’ll be here for “a couple of years”, only for it to turn into five or eight or more. But, if you’ve been around since the first Expat Living magazine appeared on the shelves, then you really are a long-timer!

Choosing The Right Therapist

Whether you want to improve your relationship with your spouse, overcome long-time insecurities or need help coping with a loss or managing your stress levels, therapy can help. Although finding the right therapist may take some trial and error, it can be a worthy investment in your long-term mental health. Here, the team at SACAC Counselling offers some guidance in choosing the best fit for your needs.

Little Teeth, Big Advice

Here’s what you can do as a parent to help keep your kids’ teeth in top shape.

Holiday Health Hacks

This Christmas, keeping your entire brood well (while staying sane!) is probably topping your priority list. Luckily, there are things you can do to proactively set yourself up for success. Here, paediatric doctor and mother-of-three DR NATALIE EPTON shares her top tips for staying mentally and physically healthy this holiday season, whether you're staying in Singapore or travelling abroad.

A Peruvian in Singapore!

Peruvian SUSAN CALDERON URBINA has lived in several countries, and has called Singapore home for several years now. She juggles multiple hats – from teaching at a local university, to researching sustainable consumption, to running a company that makes solid shampoos and handmade soaps. Susan chats to us about her journey here, and her brand, Sacha Botanicals.

Love your tummy Spotlight on: Rectus Diastasis

VERNE MAREE freely admits that as her tummy has never been her best feature, she has sensibly given skin-tight Lycra and crop tops a wide berth. But what of the many women sadly robbed by pregnancy of the trim waist and flat tummy they were once so proud of? If that's you, help is at hand.

Profile: Falak Amaar Khan

Falak is a Brit who has lived in Singapore for 12 years with her husband Amaar, and children Adam (15) and Amaana (11). She’s now a makeup artist here; we chat to her about her life and work.

World of Colour

LARA SAGE visits a new lodge that packs a vibrant visual punch at Royal Malewane, in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park.

Recipe CORNER

Use a beautiful tea blend to infuse flavour into salmon.

Christmas Dining - At Home & Out

Christmas dinners and New Year’s Eve parties are back in full swing! Whether it’s a lavish meal at one of Singapore’s best restaurants or a celebration in the comfort of your own home, our giant guide will help you plan! Plus, there are Christmas delivery and takeaway options too.

Christmas Cuppa

Start your Christmas morning with the perfect brew!

Get the Right Divorce Advice

Breaking up is hard to do, but an expat divorce abroad is a whole different story. Getting divorced in Singapore as a foreigner is a lot more complicated than it is for locals. Here, legal experts walk us through the Singapore divorce process for expats – from filing for a divorce here and jurisdiction to splitting assets, child custody and more.

Her Story: Kriti Gupta

Kriti lives here with her husband and two children, Nivaan (4) and Nia (1.5); we talk to her about daily life and working in Singapore.

Profile: Ian Parkinson

Continuing our series of people profiles, we chat with British-Australian expat Ian, who has lived in Singapore for seven years with his wife Kristy, son Ewan (16) and daughter Paisley (14).

Herald in the Christmas Cheer!

Christmas isn’t just the most magical time of the year – for global citizen NMITA DOAK, it’s also a time to reminisce on Christmases gone by, to recreate traditions and decorate her home in truly twinkly Christmas style. Nmita doesn’t believe in doing things by half; she goes all out every season with a new divine Christmas theme. Newly relocated to North Virginia, we speak to her about how she creates a memorable Christmas for her family no matter where she is in the world!

Light Up Your Christmas!

The festive season is here, but there’s no need to crack out those boxed-up, tangled-up fairy lights you’ve had for years. If you’re a fan of twinkly lights as part of your Christmas décor, check out the aptly named… Twinkly Lights!

the SINGAPORE PAGES

Investigating the island past and present, with tips, trivia and time travel - and the occasional tricky challenge for readers!

2 Popular Photography Studios In Singapore

We all know a picture is worth a thousand words and finding the right photographer to tell your story in images can make all the difference. Whether you're looking to get a cosy family photo or a professional headshot, here are two popular photography studios in Singapore.

A Hat Trick!

The interior stylists and designers at Arete Culture have worked with one client on three different Singapore homes. We take a look at their most recently completed project of the three, a black-and-white house in Alexandra.

How To Recognise Behavioural Disorders In Children!

Raising children is difficult. But raising difficult children can be flat-out life-altering! Here, DR TRISHA UPADHYAYA of Osler Health International shares how to recognise some of the key characteristics of common behavioural disorders in children and how you can act on any concerns you might have.

6 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Bones And Joints In Tip-Top Shape

Like many people, you may not give bone and joint health much thought until you experience pain or other problems. However, taking simple steps to proactively protect your musculoskeletal health can go a long way in keeping you pain and injury-free as you age. Here are six things you can do to keep your bones and joints in tip-top shape, according to the experts.

4 Not-So-Obvious Symptoms That Shouldn't Be Ignored

Sometimes, major health issues present with different symptoms than the ones we expect. Here, medical experts share some not-so-obvious symptoms that shouldn't be ignored, even if they seem normal.