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Flying in Style
We take off on an Emirates flight to Dubai to experience its newest cabin class, and chat with an airline representative to find out more.
WHAT ELSE HAPPENED IN 2024
If things like wars and elections made you less inclined to read the news in 2024, we've done the hard yards and dug around the back pages of all the newspapers to find some of the stranger stories you might have missed from around the world over the past 12 months.
Make it Fun!
We're sure all parents can agree that a large portion of learning begins beyond the classroom. Here are two different places that are helping children follow their curiosity and gain skills, experience and friends along the way.
From Trailing Spouse to Trailblazer
FLEUR MAIDMENT is an Australian environmental scientist whose expat posting in Singapore helped put the plight of another regional country on her radar - including its issues with water quality.
Lunar Luxe
In Chinese culture, the snake symbolises wisdom, elegance, transformation and charm – qualities reflected in the range of fashion, jewellery, homeware, gifts, thing for kids and festive red envelopes that the team at A Raft of Otters has curated to usher in a prosperous and stylish Lunar New Year. Here are some highlights.
Food as Medicine!
Good gut health can be a crucial puzzle piece for overall vigour. Here, VICTORIA MCKELLAR, co-founder of the gut health brand Akesi, tells us a bit about the concept of \"food as medicine\".
Resolutions...and Results!
The start of a new year often inspires a fresh commitment to fitness, but many well-intentioned resolutions lose momentum all too soon. This time, break the cycle. We've spoken with top fitness experts to bring you practical tips on how to stay consistent and achieve the results you're after.
NEW YEAR New Style!
Joo Chiat boutique The Wyld Shop is all about bold, fun and confidence-boosting fashion. To kick off 2025 in style, owner KARA BENSLEY shares four styling tips to help refresh your wardrobe and inspire your next outfit and she hand-picks a few looks to get you started!
Our EUROPEAN Bucket List
Don't wait to see everyone else's Instagram posts about Mediterranean beaches, charming old towns and snowy alps. Check out the Expat Living team's top destination recommendations and book yourself a trip to Europe!
Vegetarian & Vegan Eats
The days of being served an uninspiring salad and a plate of mushrooms when you request vegetarian food in Singapore are long gone. There are plenty of great green, gluten-free and plantbased restaurants here- including some amazing modern Indian options! Try these five for starters, and find lots more at expatliving.sg/wine-dine.
For All Things Scottish
We meet the Chieftain of the Singapore St Andrew's Society, TAYLOR SMITH, who encourages Scots in Singapore - or anyone interested in all things Scottish, for that matter -to join him and other Society members and be part of a growing community.
Rewilding the Karoo
LARA SAGE and family take a driving holiday in South Africa that culminates in a stay at Samara Karoo Reserve, not just a one-of-a-kind safari camp, but a conservation success story.
THE RIGHT RUG
Did you know that a rug can have more than just an aesthetic benefit? A study from 2016 shows that \"walking on carpeting induces less stress than walking on wood flooring\". There are plenty of other reasons to keep a few well-chosen carpets in the home, too - as our readers reveal here.
End of an Era
MELISSA MONTGOMERY lives in one of the last remaining original houses in One Tree Hill, with husband Scotty and their three children, Carter and Cleo (8), and Matilda (6).
New Designs, Timeless Appeal
Originals has long been redefining homes in Singapore with its curated collections of high-quality furniture and home accessories. Now it's expanding its line and adding a stunning new Kiwi homeware brand to the mix. We take a closer look!
Injury-free Skiing!
You've compared the various resorts' vital statistics, après ski options and historical snowfall data, and you're ready to hit the slopes this holidays! In this first of two articles, orthopaedic surgeon and ski-tragic DR DERRICK OH gives advice on how you can prevent skiing injuries.
Braces Vs Invisalign First!
Teeth straightening for kids can achieve more health benefits than just a great smile. Here, dentist DR ALEXIA KWAN talks about the pros and cons of the two main options: traditional braces and Invisalign First.
CAN OBESITY LEAD TO HEART ATTACKS?
Maintaining a healthy weight is more than just a matter of appearance - it's a vital aspect of heart health. DR MICHAEL ROSS MACDONALD, a senior consultant cardiologist at The Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre, discusses how weight affects our heart and ways to manage it.
Achieving with Development Assessments
Every parent prioritises the wellbeing and optimal development of their child. Paediatric physiotherapist WAN YING TEH specialises in babies and children and tells us why a physiotherapy development assessment can help you achieve just this.
POWER WORKOUTS REDEFINED
It's easy to let fitness slide during the festivities, but keeping up your routine doesn't have to be a chore. These quick, high-burn workouts make it simple to stay active, boost your energy, and keep that waistline in check - no matter how packed your calendar gets!
TROPICAL TOWer
If you love a staycation option with strong eco credentials, try this lofty - and leafy - hotel in the heritage district of Tanjong Pagar.
A Boutique Resort in Malaysia
Inside a serene tropical sanctuary that combines contemporary design with nature.
A Guide to Lombok
As I floated on a surfboard, my instructor called out “go, chilli man!” to his friend carving along a breaking wave. He turned to me and said, “Have you tried the chillies here? They’re just like our island and our surfers: small but spicy.”
Thailand: City & Mountains
My two daughters are well into their teens, and in the blink of an eye they'll be heading off on holidays with groups of raucous friends rather than with their annoying parents.
Recipe CORNER
This holiday favourite combines the warmth of traditional spices with the rich textures of dried fruits. Enjoy with a cup of tea or a glass of mulled wine!
DIVORCE: Getting the Right Advice
Breaking up is hard to do. But an expat divorce abroad adds a whole other level of complexity. Here, legal experts walk us through the divorce process for expats in Singapore including the new divorce by mutual agreement that just came into force in July 2024.
Explore More Spend Less!
Feeling the pinch? No worries—the island can still be your playground.
Is She the Next MISS GERMANY?
We last heard from half-German, half-Peruvian expat DR MANUELA LOEBLEIN when she was a contestant in The Apprentice: One Championship. Now she's running for Miss Germany, so we caught up with her again to hear all about it!
STREE TALK
An insider's guide to life in their 'hood
Christmas on Stevens Road
Santa will no doubt relish his visit to the festively adorned home of DANIELLE FALB SEDLAK later this month – we certainly enjoyed our little preview!