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FIND YOUR FIT!
There's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals. So, finding the right fitness studio for you is a worthwhile investment in your wellbeing. From one-on-one fitness coaching and group workout classes to nutrition support and triathlon training, here are 13 gyms in Singapore that go beyond the basics with holistic health and fitness offerings.
A Raft of Ideas
We talk to DIANE HALL about her life in the region, her adventure into entrepreneurship, and how she had to take a different direction because of the pandemic and changes to the LOC in Singapore, which affected so many small businesses. It ended up pushing her to embark on something even bigger!
Bibs & Bobs For Babies!
A look at some thoughtful baby accessories that provide parents with a helping hand - from baby swaddles to bottles, bibs and weaning cups.
Gourmet Dinner Parties Made Easy
After a successful Easter highlighted by organic Welsh lamb and handcrafted local Easter eggs, gourmet grocer Sasha's Fine Foods has unveiled its newest selection of products.
Black & White Delight
Most of us would dream of living on 30,000 square feet of land – anywhere in the world! This couple are lucky enough to live in this gorgeous black-and-white in a quiet cul-de-sac off Stevens Road – and they have the yard space to shout about too! Radha Manwani talks us through their journey.
Five Outdoor Activities To Keep You Fit And Feeling Good
Here are five outdoor activities in Singapore to keep you fit and feeling good.
28 Never-Before-Seen Artworks
Anna Berezovskaya's current exhibition at REDSEA Gallery features an awe-inspiring collection of 28 never-before-seen artworks that have been four years in the making.
The High Life: Bangkok
On a recent return to Bangkok, we got the latest updates on an impressive new development springing up next to one of the city's best-known green spaces - and we didn't miss the chance to explore the Thai capital's renowned food!
A Curated Fashion House For All
Ariane Zagury yearned to create a contemporary fashion line for women in Hong Kong, where she was based, so she moved away from the world of finance to do exactly that. Happily for us, she has since expanded the business to Singapore.
Best Of Both Worlds!
Anne-Kristin Vaudour and her husband Arnaud love heritage homes; they previously lived in shop-houses before moving into this historic black-and-white house. The bonus is that it's set in the grounds of a modern condo, so they get all the facilities and community - but still the grand space!
8 Things To Do In New Zealand
This month, one of our favourite countries to explore is reopening its borders and welcoming international visitors. If you've never been before, here's a taste of just a few of the highlights!
Summertime Camps
Keep your kids busy with a fun and educational camp during the upcoming school holidays!
Booze in a Flash!
From craft beers and organic wines to spirits (including alcohol-free) for your next cocktail at home, we've sussed out some of the best drink delivery services in Singapore. Psst... a few even offer free island-wide delivery!
Fight the Frizz!
It's a never-ending battle with humidity when you live in a tropical country like Singapore. That's why we looked to these six salons to help us rescue our frizzy tresses and transform them into lustrous locks!
Long Brunch Of Gourmet Goodies With Free-Flow Champers
We love a weekend, and we love a brunch – and there’s nothing quite like a long brunch of gourmet goodies with free-flow champers as the cherry on top! Here are some to try when your next weekend rolls around.
Effortless Jewellery For Day Or Night Wear
Curated by J brings in effortless jewellery for day or night wear.
4 Common Shoulder Injuries And How They Can Be Treated
Here are four common shoulder injuries that could land you in an orthopaedic surgeon’s office – and how they can be treated.
A Tropical Escape Close To Singapore
Travel is starting to make a comeback, and we couldn’t be happier! (We can feel the sand between our toes and the chilled cocktail glass in our hand already…)
The Benefits Of Drinking This Water!
My father never drank water – he said it made him gag! There are lots of excuses around why we don’t drink water, or enough of it, but for me it comes down to taste, what’s in it and what’s not in it, and how easy it is to access.
Find Your Perfect Serviced Apartment!
Need help finding the right place to stay in Singapore? If you’re here for business, serviced apartments can give you more space than a hotel. Or perhaps you want some short-term accommodation while house hunting – either as a newcomer or someone between leases. We’ve rounded up a few fab short-term accommodation options (and longer if needed) for all types of guests, from solo businessmen to families arriving with bags, kids and pets!
8 Ways To Improve Your Gut Health
If you’d like to say goodbye to bloat ing and other tummy troubles for good, you’ll need to get your gut health in order. Here, gastroenterologists in Singapore share how you can improve your digestive health naturally with certain dietary and lifestyle changes.
Style Decisions
KARIN RYSGAARD, owner of Cocoon Styling and co-owner of Island Living, chats about her different homes in Singapore, including this East-side abode – plus some budget saving tips!
An Answer to Addiction
Addiction is an insidious mental health issue – and a topic fraught with taboos and misconceptions. Addictions today go beyond better-known issues like alcoholism and gambling, offering their own challenges to sufferers and their loved ones. ANDY LEACH is an experienced psychotherapist from Promises Healthcare; he tells us more about addiction in Singapore and effective treatments.
Room To Move
After years of living in the heart of Hong Kong, relocating to Singapore gave JC FULFORD-SMITH and family the chance to enjoy more space and a lush location near the river.
Angie Stephen On Working In A Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry
We chat with one of the leading lights of tourism in the region, American Angie Stephen of Royal Caribbean, about the state of play in the cruise industry, and working in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
A Trio Of Tex-Mex Picks
Can’t get enough of tacos, nachos, burritos and other Tex-Mex classics? Here are three of our top picks – with healthy takeaway options included!
Low Impact, Big Benefits
Looking for low-impact exercises that will still make you sweat? Here’s a look at two full-body workouts that strengthen your core and more, while going easy on your joints. Plus, instructors from our favourite studios weigh in on why they love Pilates and yoga, and the benefits they bring.
What Every Parent Should Know
As a parent, it can be difficult working out if something is just a phase or a more serious issue, particularly in these challenging times. But, with depression in young people on the rise, it’s as critical as ever to get attuned to the state of our children’s mental health. Here, a clinical psychologist in Singapore shares what every parent shou ld know about depression in children, signs to look for and what to do if you think your child could be suffering from thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
A Penthouse Makeover
Believe it or not, this place is a rental! An expat family from New Delhi were happy to spend and upgrade the unit so that they could get it the way they wanted. So they called Arete Culture for a makeover.
South Africa's Natural Wonders 6 Standouts To Explore
Expat Living’s LARA SAGE becomes a fauna and flora explorer as she shares some of South Africa’s lesser known natural highlights, from whales breaching along the coastline and penguins ambling through suburbia, to tree canopies alive with birds.