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Tapping Into Your Energy
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Tapping Into Your Energy

Looking for a natural solution to physical or emotional pain? PANKAJ GUPTA, an engineer turned healer, just might have the answers you’re looking for.

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April 2018
At The Bar
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At The Bar

We scour the bar scene to bring you the new and noteworthy. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it!

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May 2019
Bliss By The Beach
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Bliss By The Beach

Who doesn’t love the gentle whoosh of turquoise water against sand? If you’re keen for your next holiday to be a sojourn by the sea, here are some dreamy options, both near and far.

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May 2019
Measles On The Rise: What You Need To Know
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Measles On The Rise: What You Need To Know

Here’s everything you need to know about the measles outbreak, vaccinations in Singapore, and how to protect yourself in Asia and beyond.

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May 2019
Australian International School
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Australian International School

“Our three older children attend AIS – Lillah just started secondary, Xavier is in Year 4 (Upper Elementary) and Hunter is Year 1 (Lower Elementary).

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
Canadian International School
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Canadian International School

“We’ve been living in Singapore for nine years and our youngest daughter Shai-li has been studying at CIS since Grade 1.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
Melbourne Specialist International School
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Melbourne Specialist International School

“Patrick has been at MSIS since August 2018.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
Tanglin Trust School
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Tanglin Trust School

“Our three children have been attending Tanglin Trust School since September 2017; Joshua is in the Senior School, while the twins, Lachlan and Chloe, are in the Junior School. Our experience has been extremely positive and the teachers have helped our children settle in well.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
International Community School
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International Community School

“Our family has been in Singapore since October 2016 and will be heading back to the US this year.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
GEMS World Academy (Singapore)
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GEMS World Academy (Singapore)

“We’ve been living in Singapore for over two years now, and Jodie and Kirsty have attended GEMS (Singapore) since November 2017.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
Integrated International School
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Integrated International School

“Flavia has attended IIS for 9th and 10th Grade so far.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
Nexus International School
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Nexus International School

“Our youngest son Shanan has been attending Nexus since 2012.

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May 2019 Mini Guide - Schools
Christmas in Mount Faber
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Christmas in Mount Faber

We get festive at the Mount Faber home of ELIZABETH HAY and find out what plans she has for her son Arthur’s first Christmas in Singapore.

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December 2016
Living South African Culture From the cape to the land of the Zudus.
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Living South African Culture From the cape to the land of the Zudus.

LARA SAGE explores the heritage of South Africa in two different ways, first at a fun party in the Karoo, and then through a tour of her family’s homeland in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal.

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December 2016
The Spirit of Giving
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The Spirit of Giving

Connecting expats to local charitable causes, the team behind non-profit organisation 100 People Doing Good is driven to give back. We chatted to some of its members about this bighearted and inspirational initiative.

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December 2016
Tigers On The Rise
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Tigers On The Rise

Think you’ve got a tough job? Here we speak with a man whose brief is to help double the global wild tiger population by 2022. Halfway into the initiative, Mike Baltzer updates us on the progress, and tells us how wildlife spotting in Singapore can be surprisingly better than expected.

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September 2016
Where to Picnic - 15 Places to Lay Your Feast
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Where to Picnic - 15 Places to Lay Your Feast

“Hot and humid with a chance of rain” goes the daily Singapore weather report, but don’t let that put you off! Hit one of the following picnic spots for a fun afternoon in the great outdoors with friends and family.

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September 2016
5 Things I Wished I Knew-Before Having a Baby
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5 Things I Wished I Knew-Before Having a Baby

During my four years living in Singapore, I have met and befriended fantastic women of different ages and from different backgrounds and ethnicities – some with children, some without.

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September 2016
Kids Go Free!
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Kids Go Free!

With the Costa Victoria celebrating 20 years on the water, Rebecca Bisset steps aboard to discover the highlights of its short cruises from Singapore to Malaysia, Thailand and beyond.

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September 2016
Is Facial Acupuncture The New Trend?
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Is Facial Acupuncture The New Trend?

Looking to achieve instant results from a face treatment? Consider facial acupuncture.

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October 2016
Sport In The Spotlight
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Sport In The Spotlight

Keen to get your kids outside and away from those addictive screens? Sport is one sure-fi re way to get them moving and having fun at the same time. We asked ALPESH PUNA, director of sport at Shaws Little League, why you’d be mad not to sign your kids up for a sport today.

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July 2017
Cars & Coffee
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Cars & Coffee

Since 2006, Evergreen Rent-A-Car has been a favourite choice for expats looking to lease a car during their time living in Singapore. We caught up with managing director DANIEL ONG to ask him about the leasing market – and his other business interest: cafés and restaurants.

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July 2017
Moving On - Tips To Help With Your Transition Home
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Moving On - Tips To Help With Your Transition Home

“All good things must come to an end.” It might be a tired cliché, but at some stage most expats in Singapore will have to face reality and return home. Some leave willingly, others are half-hearted; and then there are those who have deep reservations about their move. Wherever you sit on this spectrum, and whether you’ve lived here for 18 months or eight years, there’s little doubt you will feel some culture shock in your native country. We asked intercultural trainer, coach and German expat JALEH ALICIA NAYYERI for some advice on what to expect, how to prepare and how to handle it when you hit home soil.

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July 2017
Style Hunter
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Style Hunter

Who says Singapore has no fashion sense? We took our camera to the streets to snap ladies who exude individuality and an awesome personal style.

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July 2017
Itsy Bitsy Spiders
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Itsy Bitsy Spiders

What to do about those pesky little veins

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July 2017
Wind Beneath Our Wings
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Wind Beneath Our Wings

We love catching up on the remarkable adventures of Singapore-based non-profit organisation Women on a Mission (WOAM). Here, Christine Amour-levar recounts the group’s recent trip to Mongolia.

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November 2018
Is Menstrual Cup Right For You?
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Is Menstrual Cup Right For You?

This tiny little device can save you money, save you a hassle and save the planet. But is it right for you?

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January 2019
Can Preschool Affect Your Entire Life?
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Can Preschool Affect Your Entire Life?

Studies agree: access to early education can change the trajectory of the rest of your life.

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August 2018
Music & The Preschool Mind
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Music & The Preschool Mind

Studies show that exposure to music at early ages helps children speak more clearly, develop a larger vocabulary and strengthen social and emotional skills. We spoke with White Lodge’s RAIHANAH RAIMI about the power of music to the mind of a child.

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August 2018
The Uni Journey: Exploring All The Options
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The Uni Journey: Exploring All The Options

Need some help choosing where to go to continue your studies?

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August 2018