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Driving For Charity

Could you travel 1,000km in a tuk tuk?

Kids First

Where do children fit in a divorce?

Lifestyle Co-Working

The way the world works is changing. As the contingent workforce of freelancers, entrepreneurs and start-ups grows, so the physical space in which work happens is undergoing transformation.

Malcolm Road Memories

Oh, the stories we would hear if the walls of black-and-white houses could talk! Luckily for us, we don’t need to rely on the brickwork of this beautiful Malcolm Road home to reveal its secrets, as we had the opportunity to meet some past and present tenants, who told us more about the property and its history.

Designs On Display

We find out from RHIANNON HILLS, managing director of Danish Design, about the company’s environmental focus, and her own furniture wish list.

Moving On

If you’re reading this, you’re likely to have used a removal company at least once in your life. Whether it’s from country to country or just condo to condo, finding the right fit can take the pain out of moving. We asked readers about their removal companies, and why they recommend them.

Mile-High Merriment

After several successful runs, Wild Rice is bringing the French comedy classic Boeing Boeing to the stage again next month. The play centres on Bernard – a frequent flying playboy who’s dating three stewardesses at once. His perfect life gets a bit turbulent when all three of his lovers are in town at the same time, thanks to a newer, faster Boeing jet, and the arrival of his friend, Robert. Director PAM OEI tells us what we can look forward to.

Coastal Life

We invite ourselves over to the house of interior designer and mother-of three HEGE TORGERSEN, to find out how she’s created her ideal family abode.

Wolfgang's Wow!

After former head waiter Wolfgang Zwiener’s 40 years of experience at the iconic Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn, New York City, you’d think a well-earned retirement was on the cards – but no. VERNE MAREE reviews the 18th Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, right here in Singapore.

Family-Friendly

Planning an interesting break with the brood this year? Here are a handful of ideas to get you started!

Scandinavian Roots

Husband-and-wife team kristian and suzan jensen chat to us about their new nordby collection, and what it adds to the teak & mahogany brand.

Home With A View

With wraparound views across Orchard Road and its surrounds, RIONA BONNET-ISRANI certainly got the central location she wished for when she and her family arrived in Singapore just over a year ago . We fi nd out what else made her pick this apartment, as well as her tips on making a place feel like home.

Space to Sleep

We ask King Living’s PAUL PUDAN about the bedroom furniture that is most suitable for city living, and how you can use it to fi t with your home style.

Escape To Yunnan

A long-time lover of a tropical holiday in Bali, Sarah Richard discovers an unexpected new favourite getaway in a different direction altogether: Yunnan Province in China.

Dealing With Unsightly Veins

Discovering any prominent veins on the skin’s surface can be troubling anyway, but the problem is exacerbated in a hot climate like Singapore where covering up your legs every day isn’t a practical option. Wh begs the question: how should we approach these unsightly visitor be they the thin and thread-like variety, or – worse still – the prominent and painful sort? We gathered insights from three specialists.

Deliveroo, The Food Solution For Singaporeans

Deliveroo Singapore is the newest delivery service to take the island’s food scene by storm, setting itself apart with premium restaurant fare, expeditiousness and a big focus on customer service. Here, we get a glimpse at what the thriving new startup is all about, and talk to the man behind it, Spanish expat Tristan Torres Velat.

Shocking Facts About The Illegal Wildlife Trade

Endangered animals are far from the eyes and often far from the thoughts of city-dwellers, yet our actions have a direct impact on their survival. Katie Roberts talks to key figures in the conservation movement that’s taking on the global trade in illegally sourced wildlife, to find out what’s going on and what we can do to stop a shocking industry that’s pushing thousands of species to the brink.

Karine Gauthier On Life, Business And Juggling Multiple Roles

From studying law and then working as an air hostess, to becoming a life coach and personal trainer, Karine Gauthier’s career has been one of self-discovery, and she’s grateful for all she has learnt on the journey. I caught up with the high spirited entrepreneur and busy mum of three at Body Temple in Loewen Gardens  a fitness studio that advocates women training women.

6 Secrets To An Amazing Smile

Our panel of dental experts share their trade secrets for getting a gorgeous grin.

Make Yourself At Home: 3 Important Things To Remember

As an expat, it’s vital to take conscious and careful steps to address your inherent desire to belong and allow yourself to feel more “at home” in Singapore. In some cases, this requires physical adjustments; many times, it will require a financial investment. But in all instances, the journey toward stability begins with a change in mind-set. It requires the conscious understanding that “home” can only be created once you recognise your emotional needs and make the bold decision to fulfil them.

Artist In Residence

Tucked away atop a steep hill just off Greenwood Avenue, there’s a simple white bungalow surrounded by greenery. This is the long-time home of Dutch couple MARIJKE BÖHM and her husband PAUL. They live here with their three children, Bo (9), Sara (6) and Faber (8 months), their helper Mary, and Yip, an excitable, sandycoloured labradoodle. You can feel immediately this is a warm, carefree family home – carefully considered, yet not too manicured. We take a look at the eclectic but comfortably styled home that seems to refl ect Marijke herself.

The Drying Game

Tired of drying your clothes outdoors, only for your smalls to fly off or your jeans to get so dry they stand up on their own? Not keen on the tumble-drying alternative? There is another option. We take Kruger Asia’s Secomat for a spin, and find out how this dehumidifier has become an interior drying solution.

Old Into New

Launched originally in an attap house in Paya Lebar just over 40 years ago by Anthony Lee, Just Anthony is still a go-to spot for antiques, reproduction pieces and anything in between. His daughter DANIELLE LEE talks to us about how she got involved in the company, and how she’s witnessed one of the oldest Chinese antiques businesses in Singapore grow.

Light Up The Stage

Got talented children who love the spotlight? Why not enrol them in a performing arts class? It’s a fun way for them to hone their abilities, from dance to theatre, to playing a musical instrument. Here, young performers tell us what they love about their respective classes.

A Message In The Music

We preview an upcoming Sing’theatre production that combines the emotion and drama of a play with the impact and fun of a music concert.

Note Perfect

Do you love listening to a good choir? This one’s been around for 900 years, so they should know how to sin g! Joking aside, no lover of music will want to miss the famous Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) from Norway, which performs for the first time in Singapore next month. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Silent Struggle

When expat life isn’t perfect

Fashion & Festivities

We chat with JO PARADINE, owner of new fashion brand Coco Sand, to find out the story behind the launch, and how she and her family get in the festive spirit.

Trees Please!

The festive season is just around the corner, and aside from looking forward to all that gifting and feasting, why not add some seasonal cheer to your home with a beautiful Christmas tree? Check out these places for finding live and artificial trees of all kinds.

Into The Wild

Head of Outdoor Education at the Australian International School (AIS), CAMERON BARRY, says it’s more important than ever to provide students with positive and enriching experiences in nature. We asked him about the trips on offer at the school, and a new outdoor education programme that’s kicking off next year.