Lifestyle
Expat Living Singapore
Just a Cramp or Something More?
Could the nagging cramps in your legs be worth looking into? shares his insights on a relatively little-known condition called peripheral vascular disease and the symptoms to watch out for.
4 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Targeted Care for Cancer!
Is personalised medicine changing the way cancers are treated? DR VALERIE YANG from OncoCare Cancer Centre shares her insights.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
In A New Light
To help you get your glow on this holiday season, we spotlight some of the top laser treatments available in Singapore. From light therapy to laser for skin resurfacing, there's something to help your skin look its best.
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
How will Singapore feel as an empty nester?
I moved to Singapore wide-eyed with an adventurous spirit.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
A New Boutique at Tanglin Mall!
On the hunt for an elegant number or some statement jewellery that will see you through your year-end soirées and beyond? Pop over to Designer's Lounge, the new boutique at Tanglin Mall just steps from sister brand Talk of Town. We sit down with founder ALIYA DOSSA to find out more.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Happy Teeth, Happy Kids!
Every parent wants their little one to grow strong and healthy teeth – and keep them! DR TEODORA KENT from Artisan Dental gives us her four top tips for supporting healthy habits in young ones.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Family Play-Time Staycation
Beat the festive traffic with a central staycation for the whole family at Pan Pacific Singapore. Plan it for Christmas activities close by, New Year fireworks, or just take advantage of the fun kids' activities in-house. Whatever you choose, you'll create delightful memories for the whole family.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Recipe Corner
Packed with roasted hazelnuts and chocolate chips, these cookies get a flavour boost from malt milk powder.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
NYE in Singapore
Prefer not to sing Auld Lang Syne on the sofa? Here are a few ways to count down around Singapore this year!
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Head Over Heels: 3 COMMON FOOT WOES
Oh, slinky stilettos and strappy sandals, how we love thee! But how much are our favourite shoes actually ruining our feet? From bunions to ankle sprains, orthopaedic surgeon DR ZACKARY CHUA breaks down three of the most common foot woes he sees in women and how to keep our heel-loving feet happy.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Raise Your Vibration in 2026 with Gorgeous Jewellery!
Looking to start the year with good vibes? We sit down with OPHELIA LUHUR, the founder and creative force behind fine jewellery brand Arcaza Riezelina, to find out about the entrepreneur and Reiki practitioner's spiritual journey. She explains how she creates her ethically sourced, high-vibrational pieces using natural gemstones and gold — all designed to uplift, empower and transform the wearer's auric field. Discover some of Ophelia's favourite pieces and how it all works!
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEEN'S STRUGGLES
The teenage years can be tricky... not just for teens but for parents too! Here, DR MISA NODA from Petite Practice shares her insights on common adolescent mental and emotional health challenges and how to tell when your teen might need a little extra support.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Your HOROSCOPE
DECEMBER 2025 TAROT FORECAST
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Return to Osaka
The newly opened Grand Green Osaka district in central Osaka is set to revitalise the port city.
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
A Milestone Year for Meiko Tailor!
Having just celebrated its 48th anniversary last month, beloved tailoring house Meiko Tailor's ADELE CHUNG reflects on a year filled with exciting highlights and looks ahead to what's next.
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Crossroads Buffet, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
It's time to book for Christmas, so we've put together this guide for dining in or out! There's everything from beautifully decorated restaurants to ready-cooked turkeys and delicious desserts to take home.
10+ min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Reinterpreting Kyoto's Allure
EL'S PATRICEA CHOW returns to Kyoto after 12 years to revisit familiar cultural sights, experience traditional arts and venture to new spots, all from the comfort of the Hilton Kyoto.
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Cheers to the Season!
Make your own happy hour with these cocktail recipes.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Divorce: Getting the Right Advice
Breaking up is hard to do! But an expat divorce abroad adds an extra level of complexity. Here, legal experts walk us through the divorce process for expats in Singapore.
4 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Nobody Wants This, Season 2
Can't decide which book to read or which film or series to watch? Check out these recommendations from EL staff and readers and head to expatliving.sg to find more of our recent reviews.
2 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Deck the Halls & Walls!
Get ready to sleigh your Christmas shopping at A Raft of Otters in Tanglin Mall and Joo Chiat – a one-stop festive destination for decorating, gifting and wrapping in style.
1 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
A Very Singapore Christmas
Staying put for Christmas? The good news is that Singapore is festive enough to win over even the Grinch! Here are some event highlights.
1 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Décor & Cuisine
There's a place in Tanglin Mall - well, actually four places under the same umbrella - that will give you a great coffee, a delicious lunch and also heaps of options for gifts, tableware, home décor and even cool stuff for kids. And all of this is conjured up and curated by a lady called ANNE-JEAN LIÉTAER.
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
A Creative Partnership
We meet JIŘÍ PAČINEK and GUANGJUN KUNG, Czech and Singaporean glassmakers who have united to create a SG60 orchid-inspired sculpture.
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
STREET TALK
An insider's guide to life in their 'hood
3 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Luxury Cottage Vibes
LOUISA LEOW lets us in on her home renovation experience by Ethan Interiors.
1 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Fab Floors
British EL reader VERITY DIBBEN shares with us how she found the perfect carpet for her living room.
1 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
Going Big at Christmas!
Festive decorations take centre stage this time of year at the Watten Estate home of MICHELLE JONES. We take a look!
8 min |
December 2025
Expat Living Singapore
The Whitening Lowdown
Dentists in Singapore answer our readers' top questions on how to get a whiter smile.
2 min |
November 2025
Expat Living Singapore
What to Do When Your Kid Breaks a Bone?
A broken bone may be a common injury for kids, but it doesn't make it less nerve-wracking (for parent and child alike) when it happens! We chat with DR ZACKARY CHUA, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at ACME Orthopaedics, about what parents can expect with childhood bone fractures and helping your kids through recovery.
1 min |