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Stunning Sabah
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Stunning Sabah

ANTHIA CHNG discovers two island resorts in Malaysian Borneo, where the rainforest meets the sea in spectacular fashion.

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5 mins  |
December 2019
Need A Lawyer?
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Need A Lawyer?

Advice from lawyers and clients about getting help with legal issues in Singapore, from work-related matters to divorce.

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7 mins  |
December 2019
Giving to Singapore & Sumba
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Giving to Singapore & Sumba

While it can be easy for businesses to get caught up in day-to-day workrelated issues, many continue to seek ways to offer charitable support for the community. We meet one here.

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2 mins  |
December 2019
Rooms By Design
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Rooms By Design

Inviting interior designers into your home to rearrange and redecorate is a big decision. How will they know what you like? How much will it cost? We spoke to a few readers who took the decision and are thrilled with the result.

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3 mins  |
December 2019
Inviting Nature Indoors
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Inviting Nature Indoors

No need to make the pilgrimage to rural Honshu or the suburbs of Tokyo for your fix of quality, handmade Japanese crafts and homeware. Leave your passport at home, jump in a cab and head to Duxton instead!

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2 mins  |
December 2019
How To Spot A Genuine Antique
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How To Spot A Genuine Antique

There’s a plethora of history and culture right on our doorstep in Singapore. But how to make the most of it? One way is to explore the island and enjoy different experiences. Another is to buy some memorable pieces of furniture to take with you when you go. We spoke to well-known stores about buying antiques, and how to spot the genuine article.

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5 mins  |
November 2019
The Garaj Mahal
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The Garaj Mahal

The Pickers is a TV show about two antique dealers who drive across the US looking for cool stuff for their store. Their next stop should be Singapore and “The Garaj Mahal”, an amazing collection of carefully curated antiques, vehicles, signs and “junk”, right here in the Little Red Dot.

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6 mins  |
November 2019
Girls' Getaway In Bangkok
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Girls' Getaway In Bangkok

Amy Greenburg shares highlights from her relaxing girls’ getaway in Bangkok.

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4 mins  |
November 2019
Life On A Bus
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Life On A Bus

Many people aspire to restoring a big old vehicle and going on driving adventures, but only a tiny number actually follow through with it. Among the latter are Singapore-based EDITH KRAAIJEVELD, her husband Frank, and their two sons Luc and Yannick. Together, they sourced and converted the holiday vehicle of their dreams – a bus called “LYFE” – and now they’ve taken their first trip.

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Indian Indulgence
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Indian Indulgence

From classic curries and Mumbaiinspired street food to more contemporary takes on tandoori creations, we put four of Singapore’s hottest Indian restaurants to the test.

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5 mins  |
November 2019
Blemish Busters
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Blemish Busters

Persistent acne is not just a cause of concern for teens. Adults are also susceptible to occasional breakouts and stubborn spots, especially in hot and humid Singapore. Our suggestion? Leave it to the professionals. Here are three spot solutions to consider.

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2 mins  |
November 2019
The Awakening Of Central Vietnam
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The Awakening Of Central Vietnam

Hoi An makes many a traveller’s shortlist, butsleepier parts of the South Central Coastare asking visitors to stay and play too.

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7 mins  |
September 2019
Home With The Chowdhurys
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Home With The Chowdhurys

When you’re passionate about art, your collection can stretch from street art to famous pieces, and even artworks done by your own family members. We take a look at the Chowdhurys’ impressive home gallery.

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2 mins  |
October 2019
A New Leaf
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A New Leaf

Whether you doubt your own creative abilities or you consider yourself a frustrated Michelangelo, a therapeutic art workshop at Himapan Studio is a great way to relax and tap into a different part of the brain. We visited the studio and spoke with founder France Gaggioli.

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2 mins  |
October 2019
The Silk Seller
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The Silk Seller

When Gailey Griffin was struggling to find a solution to her children’s reoccurring asthma attacks, she turned to a naturopath for help. It was suggested she try silk bedding – and so Gailey’s journey to run her own bedding company started.

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2 mins  |
October 2019
Why Spring Is The Golden Season In Japan
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Why Spring Is The Golden Season In Japan

From sun and snowfall to sakura and strawberries, these ski enthusiasts discover why spring is the golden season in Japan.

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6 mins  |
October 2019
Singapore's Best Steaks
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Singapore's Best Steaks

From online grocers to restaurant feasts, we round up some of Singapore’s best steaks.

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5 mins  |
October 2019
Get Party Ready
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Get Party Ready

Heading for drinks or a cocktail party? Here are some of our favourite fashion picks to get you started.

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1 min  |
October 2019
Are You Longing To Volunteer Your Time To Help Singapore's Wildlife?
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Are You Longing To Volunteer Your Time To Help Singapore's Wildlife?

Are you longing to volunteer your time to help Singapore’s wildlife? Then the Jane Goodall Institute (Singapore) may be just the ticket.

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2 mins  |
October 2019
Cancer Survivor: We Hear A First Hand Account
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Cancer Survivor: We Hear A First Hand Account

One woman bares all about her breast cancer journey and offers tips on trying to stay positive through it all.

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9 mins  |
October 2019
Home With The Chowdhurys
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Home With The Chowdhurys

When you’re passionate about art, your collection can stretch from street art to famous pieces, and even artworks done by your own family members. We take a look at the Chowdhurys’ impressive home gallery.

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2 mins  |
October 2019
Gems For All Ages
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Gems For All Ages

Scoring quality, handmade accessories that are pocketfriendly, and made to suit any age group, can be a challenge.

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1 min  |
October 2019
Why Spring Is The Golden Season In Japan
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Why Spring Is The Golden Season In Japan

From sun and snowfall to sakura and strawberries, these ski enthusiasts discover why spring is the golden season in Japan.

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7 mins  |
October 2019
5 Straddie Highlights
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5 Straddie Highlights

Shamus Sillar enjoys a return to one of Australia’s great holiday islands, easily accessible from Singapore.

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4 mins  |
October 2019
Diets: Doable Or Not?
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Diets: Doable Or Not?

We take a look at five popular diets and get the experts to weigh in on each.

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9 mins  |
September 2019
What's New Premium Proteins
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What's New Premium Proteins

Why trek to the butcher every few weeks when you can have quality Australian meat and seafood automatically delivered to your doorstep each month? Aussie-owned online meat retailer The Meat Club does just that, bringing growth hormone-free, cage-free, grass-fed and gluten-free goods from the farm to your fridge, all sourced from suppliers who observe ethical animal welfare practices.

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4 mins  |
September 2019
The Globetrotters
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The Globetrotters

Being steered around the planet for her husband’s career has not stopped Carla De Peuter from creating successful businesses wherever they’ve landed.

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5 mins  |
September 2019
Ideas For An Indo Escape
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Ideas For An Indo Escape

Did you know that Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands? Here, we discover what you can do on and around a handful of those islands, from diving and cruising to relaxing in a luxury villa.

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10+ mins  |
September 2019
How The Seven Clean Seas Moment Started!
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How The Seven Clean Seas Moment Started!

When 30-year-old Brit Tom Peacock-Nazil and his fiancée were vacationing on an island in Thailand, they found a pristine, beautiful, white-sand beach. They loved it so much, they returned the next day, only to find it covered in plastic. That experience kicked off Tom’s passion, Seven Clean Seas.

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3 mins  |
September 2019
Best Fitness Places To Sweat Smarter
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Best Fitness Places To Sweat Smarter

Forget long workouts in conventional gyms. With their innovative approach to fitness, these gyms will have you fit and trim in no time.

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3 mins  |
August 2016