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Voices From Home

Dutch expat, twice published author and general do-gooder KARIEN VAN DITZHUIJZEN is deeply involved in the daily operations of HOME, the registered charity that offers shelter and support for runaway domestic workers in Singapore. Her latest project is a book of non-fiction stories by some of the many women that the organisation has helped.

10 Outdoor Activities In Singapore To Keep You Fit

Here are 10 outdoor activities in Singapore to keep you fit and feeling good.

Joys Of The School Bus

Taking public transport was a whole new concept for me, coming to Singapore from a country with wonky infrastructure. Self-drive was – and would probably still be – my preferred mode of transport.

Getting Healthy With Your Honey!

Two couples in Singapore share their fitness journeys and how getting in shape together has benefited their relationships.

Tearing Down The Walls

If teachers, students and parents could design a school campus, what would they create?

Got Ear Wax?

Wondering how to remove ear wax from your ears or your children’s ears? Read on to discover the safest method

Sold On Gold

Are the ups and downs of the stock market making your head spin and your pocketbook bleed? Perhaps it’s time you look at investing in something that has been valued for centuries: bullion.

Mattress Matters

We join THIJS VEYFEYKEN in the cool Tiong Bahru showroom of European Bedding to fi nd out more about the company, and the man himself.

Carpet Tales

Looking for the perfect carpet? We get the lowdown on where to get beautiful numbers to lay on your floor.

The Call Of The Karoo

One way to get more out of a holiday is to head further afield than you otherwise might. LARA SAGE did exactly that in South Africa, and found a fascinating region that’s now more easily accessible.

Style Hunter

We take to the streets, camera in hand, ready to snap women who exude individuality and an awesome style of their own.

The True Cost Of Receipts

Those little receipts stuffed into your wallet aren’t just annoying. They’re actually putting your health at risk – and the planet’s, too.

The Final Journey Home

Nobody likes to talk about death, to think about the worst, but knowing the process and the options will make everything easier if somebody you love has to take that final journey home.

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!

Style Hunter

In need of outfit inspiration? Every month we interview someone about their own personal style and where they love to shop!

Valley Life

Find out why this couple moved from Singapore’s East to buy their gorgeous River Valley house.

Same Game, New Game

Owner of FairPrice Antique, CHANTAL TRAVERS, gives us the lowdown on renaming the business.

Harmony & The Home

We find out from this business owner why balance and harmony are equally important in her work life as they are in the home.

We Did It Our Way

These readers tell us how they got exactly what they wanted by customising their furniture.

Guiding The Way

JULIE CLARK is not your average Girl Guide, which is exactly why the British High Commission recently held a tea in her honour.

The Good Fight

Not paid for years. Locked in your home for months. Forced to have sex with your employer. These are the issues millions of Foreign Domestic Workers face in Asia, including many right here in Singapore.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

Melbourne Specialist International School

“Patrick has been at MSIS since August 2018.

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.

International Community School

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