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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
There Is Hope
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There Is Hope

If you are really blue or know somebody who is, this story is a must read.

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August 2018
Catch It Early - Five Procedures That Could Save Your Life
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Catch It Early - Five Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Whether you’ve got symptoms or not, it never hurts to chat with your doctor about things you can do to stay up to date with your health. Here, we shine the light on five different ways you can get checked for critical health issues – with advice from the experts.

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August 2018
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Who Doesn't Adore The Maldives?

The Maldives has been on Lindsay Yap’s bucket list for the longest time, so it’s no wonder she made the most of her recent five-day getaway to the tropical island nation.

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February 2019
Talk Of A Lifetime
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Talk Of A Lifetime

“Nothing is certain but death and taxes,” wrote Daniel Defoe in 1726. People love to whine about taxes, but clam up whenever anybody talks about death … and that needs to change. Simply put, talking about life’s grand fi nale needs to be on everybody’s agenda.

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December 2018
Give Me Shelter
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Give Me Shelter

These animal welfare groups make a wish for Christmas.

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December 2018
A New Face For This Furniture Favourite
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A New Face For This Furniture Favourite

A favourite Singapore furniture store takes on a new moniker.

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December 2018
Tech Troubleshooters
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Tech Troubleshooters

We chat to a British couple about their IT support company that can help to streamline your home or office.

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September 2018
Party Stories
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Party Stories

Every celebration, whether it’s a product launch or a wedding, requires a huge amount of planning. NICK OXBORROW understands the challenges of running a fun, fabulous – and seamless! – event all too well.

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September 2018
Expats Behaving Badly: What Are The Legal Ramifications?
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Expats Behaving Badly: What Are The Legal Ramifications?

What can happen when expats behave badly

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September 2018