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The Road To Parenthood: What To Expect
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The Road To Parenthood: What To Expect

From preconception health and fertility struggles to pregnancy and postpartum recovery, here’s what you can anticipate as an expectant or new mum here in Singapore – and the specialists who can help you at every step of the way!

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10+ mins  |
March 2022
Valentine's Day at Dempsey
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Valentine's Day at Dempsey

Whether you’re looking to impress a new date, or you and your special someone just want a fun and relaxing meal, Valentine’s Day dinner locations don’t get much better than Dempsey Hill. Here are nine places that will push all the right buttons for the 14th of February!

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6 mins  |
February 2022
The Skinny on Fat Grafting
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The Skinny on Fat Grafting

There’s a lot of talk about fat grafting among all ages – and it makes sense to take from areas that are “overflowing” and add to places that lack volume! Let’s find out a bit more about the process.

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3 mins  |
March 2022
Swinging into Success
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Swinging into Success

On the eve of the HSBC Women’s World Championship on Sentosa, we chat with American golfer STACY LEWIS, who is hoping to repeat her victory here in 2013.

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3 mins  |
March 2022
A Palatial Pad!
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A Palatial Pad!

We don’t often get a look into one of Singapore’s massive Good Class Bungalows, as they’re called here – so we grab the chance whenever we can!

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3 mins  |
February 2022
Psychiatry Questions …Answered!
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Psychiatry Questions …Answered!

In these trying times, looking after our mental health is more important than ever. While therapy has become more accepted, some people still feel trepidation when it comes to medication, treatment and side effects. To help, we asked DR JACOB RAJESH from Promises Healthcare to provide an honest take on all of these things.

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4 mins  |
February 2022
From Darkness To Light
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From Darkness To Light

Two South Africans – a former Singapore expat and a current one – are collaborating on a great cause in their home country.

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7 mins  |
February 2022
How To Stick To Your Goals Of Getting In Shape
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How To Stick To Your Goals Of Getting In Shape

Here’s how these expats plan on sticking to their goals of getting in shape – and staying that way – well past February.

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4 mins  |
February 2022
Brow & Lash Treatments
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Brow & Lash Treatments

Getting your eyebrows or lashes done can be a real confidence booster – and it can save you plenty of daily fuss around makeup too! Check out our reviews!

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5 mins  |
February 2022
The Fantastic World Of Freediving
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The Fantastic World Of Freediving

For our uncertain times, it might just be the ideal sport. And it’s as simple as taking a breath, being able to swim, and believing in yourself.

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6 mins  |
February 2022
Face & Body Treatments- All In One
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Face & Body Treatments- All In One

Rebecca Bisset heads to Aesthetic Studio Wellness, next to an old EL stomping ground, where she tries an efficient combo of medical grade facial and body shaping treatment!

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4 mins  |
February 2022
4 Toning Treatments
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4 Toning Treatments

Apart from running and working out, stimulating fat and muscles by massage or machine can also help you to achieve your toning, sculpting and slimming goals. Read up on these very different approaches to tackling the same issue!

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3 mins  |
February 2022
Food For Myanmar
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Food For Myanmar

Travel company Smiling Albino is used to showing visitors the wonderful sights of Myanmar; now, though, it’s doing what it can to help people on the ground there to get back on their feet. Co-founder and CEO Daniel Fraser tells us more.

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4 mins  |
January 2022
Women On The Run
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Women On The Run

Here’s how running transformed this physiotherapist’s life, and how she brings her personal passion for the sport into her clinical practice.

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2 mins  |
January 2022
Nurturing Early Learners Beyond The Classroom
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Nurturing Early Learners Beyond The Classroom

We take a look at how one school in Singapore nurtures its early learners beyond the classroom.

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2 mins  |
January 2022
The Food Canvas, That Streamlines The Process Of Food Donation In Singapore
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The Food Canvas, That Streamlines The Process Of Food Donation In Singapore

Kushaan Khadepaun is no ordinary teenager. The 16-year-old self-professed foodie who loves cooking and sports, recently founded The Food Canvas, a charity portal that streamlines the process of food donation in Singapore.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
Recycling Plastic In Singapore's Seas
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Recycling Plastic In Singapore's Seas

We take a look at a social enterprise that uses novel technology to rid our seas of plastic.

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2 mins  |
January 2022
At Home... Again!
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At Home... Again!

Born and bred in Singapore but living in England for the past 13 years, a returning expat shares with us how she's settling back into her birth country, this time with husband, sons and a cat in tow!

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4 mins  |
December 2021
Looking For Enjoyable And Educational Activities For Children To Do In Singapore?
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Looking For Enjoyable And Educational Activities For Children To Do In Singapore?

Looking for enjoyable and educational activities for children to do in Singapore? Parents tell us about the enrichment programmes and classes that their kids love, from musical theatre to science, coding classes and introductory sailing lessons.

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5 mins  |
January 2022
Discover Incredible Nature And Culture In Sarawak
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Discover Incredible Nature And Culture In Sarawak

If wildlife and nature are your thing, Borneo’s untamed national parks are a prime pick for a future trip. The Malaysian state of Sarawak lies on the western edge of the jungle-swathed island, with the capital Kuching just a short flight from Singapore. Here are some highlights.

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2 mins  |
January 2022
Healthy Eating...Made Simple!
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Healthy Eating...Made Simple!

Overindulged during the festive season? Or can’t quite bring yourself to stick to that nutritional New Year’s resolution? Eating healthily doesn’t have to be a hassle! Here are our picks for wholesome, healthy groceries and meals, including options for various dietary types.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
5 Lifelong Incurable Conditions, Healed
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5 Lifelong Incurable Conditions, Healed

After living with a range of incurable conditions for years, including vasculitis, migraines and asthma, Sneha Prasankumar was healed so completely that her astonished doctor gave her a clean bill of health.

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4 mins  |
January 2022
Say Hello To The Palace On Dream Cruises' World Dream
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Say Hello To The Palace On Dream Cruises' World Dream

There's only one place to live it up at sea and it's certainly not the buffet table. Say hello to The Palace on Dream Cruises' World Dream.

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3 mins  |
December 2021
The Right Rugs!
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The Right Rugs!

These readers tell us why they picked their carpet beauties.

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2 mins  |
December 2021
Style Saviour
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Style Saviour

The Reoutfitter’s Sera Murphy shares with us her sustainable style secrets and favourite hangouts in Singapore.

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4 mins  |
December 2021
A Nostalgic Postal Revival
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A Nostalgic Postal Revival

Remember the good old days when you'd receive a handwritten letter in the mail? As an avid pen-pal right up to today, it's no surprise that author, writer and Expat Living contributor Dee Khanduja has circled back to her roots and launched The Butterfly Letters, where she tells stories for kids through good old-fashioned letters!

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3 mins  |
December 2021
Light Your Skin Up!
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Light Your Skin Up!

Check out these celebrate worthy aser and light treatments in town

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5 mins  |
December 2021
Want A Divorce Read This!
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Want A Divorce Read This!

Breaking up is hard to do, but divorcing in a foreign country is a whole different story. Here, three legal experts walk us through the divorce process for expats in Singapore - from filing for a divorce and jurisdiction to splitting assets and more.

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6 mins  |
December 2021
A Memorable Christmas
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A Memorable Christmas

Our sentimental attachments to old things might seem a bit silly, yet for MELINDA MURPHY, old things are the bridge to Christmases past.

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8 mins  |
December 2021
A Framework For Wellbeing
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A Framework For Wellbeing

In August 2019, Dulwich College (Singapore) introduced the Compassionate Systems Framework initiative to support the wellbeing of students and staff. With COVID just around the corner, it was a timely move!

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3 mins  |
December 2021