Personalised Paintings

You’ve probably spent quite a bit of time looking at those white walls in your home lately! If you’ve been wondering what type of art would look great on them, here’s one idea.

Romantic Retreat

We may still be in the grey when it comes to travelling, but you can always feed your wanderlust by planning ahead. Earlier this year, ANTHIA CHNG got hitched and had a blissful honeymoon at the Pimalai Resort & Spa in Krabi, Thailand. It’s one to bookmark if you’re looking for a great getaway for two!

Makeup Magic

We’re crushing on Amplio Beauty, a new vegan makeup brand founded and designed right here by Nmita Doak. Formulated to withstand Singapore’s humid climate, the made-in-USA products are also gluten-, paraben- and crueltyfree. Makeup lovers will be excited about the all-in-one palettes that contain eyeshadows, contours, highlighters, blushers and bronzers – perfect for travelling or on-the-go touch-ups. On top of our lust list are the Lipstays, which are highly pigmented, long-lasting liquid lipsticks made with Vitamin E and plant oils to protect and hydrate the puckers. ampliobeauty.com

Tried & Tested: Hydrating Skincare Products

Did you know that May is one of the hottest months in Singapore? Supercharge your skin’s hydration level by adding one of these moisture-boosting products to your daily regime.

Pretty As A Picture

It’s time to declutter and pretty up your home – or the home of a loved one!

A Home On Adam Drive

When a fashion maven turned furniture designer adds her style to an iconic black-and-white, magic happens.

I Can, You Can, Moroccan!

We put one of Expat Kitchen’s latest cooking courses to the test.

Flatter Your Figure

Ladies, we know how frustrating it can be trying to find the perfect dress or pants that fit in all the right places – especially if you’re tall or curvy. Thankfully, brands are becoming more aware and coming up with sizes and styles to cater to a wider range of body types. Here are five of our top picks!

A Tale of Two Shophouses

Two historic shophouses sit side by side. One is a home and the other a contemporary art gallery. We talk to one of the owners about the area and what’s inside these beautiful properties.

Long-Distance Grief

It’s always hard to live overseas when there’s a crisis back home, but COVID-19 has created the worst kind of heartache for far too many.

Bubbly Brunches For Any Occasion

From à la carte menus to grand buffet spreads, there’s a boozy weekend brunch in Singapore to tick everyone’s box. Here, we round up some of our favourites.

Find Your Trouble Foods

Think you’ve got a food intolerance? Here’s what you can do to find out for sure.

How to Make A Marriage Better

Singapore-based clinical psychologist Claudia Doig looks at what it takes to keep the love alive in a marriage or long-term relationship, and tells us about the “love bows” we need in order to make a marriage better.

A Brush With The Virus

It started with a fever: 38.6 the thermometer read. Could there be a worse time to present to a doctor in Singapore with a fever?

The Silver Lining

My mom always used to tell me, “You can always find a silver lining if you just look hard enough.” Well, I’m looking, mom, and you’re right – even if it’s incredibly hard to see a silver lining just now.

Tech, with Respect!

Love it or hate it, technology is central to the lives of our kids and in shaping their world. Recent events have brought that fact even more sharply into focus.

Saving Malaysia's Gibbons

Hidden in the depths of the Malaysian jungle is an extraordinary woman making it her life’s mission to rehabilitate gibbons.

From Farmhouse to your house

Not all antique Chinese furniture was created equal! When it comes to antiques and vintage pieces, only a few are truly restored to a superior quality. And some reproductions are far better than others. So how do you know if you’re buying a “good” piece?

Brighten & Lighten 5 Advanced Facials For Skin Spots

If you’re prone to hyperpigmentation, the bad news is that Singapore’s tropical climate can exacerbate the problem. Frequent exposure to the sun all year round can lead to existing spots on the skin getting darker. To help, we’ve gathered info on five aesthetic treatments for pigmentation problems like melasma, sunspots, and acne scars.

Wonders of the Wild

LARA SAGE and family immerse themselves in nature at three camps run by African ecotourism operator Wilderness Safaris.

Time for an Adventure?

On your next getaway, don’t just get away – get adventurous! Here are a trio of great options for an exhilarating escape, whether it’s desert, jungle or mountains that take your fancy.

A Cut Above

From online butchers to restaurant feasts, we round up some of the best places to eat and buy quality meat here in Singapore.

Design It ... then customise it!

So, you have an idea in your head of that perfect piece of furniture for your home, but you just can’t seem to find it anywhere. Don’t fret! We have the solution. Pop along to one of these stores and get it made especially for you.

Cambodia with Kids

A raffle is a lottery: you don’t know how things will turn out. A Raffles hotel, on the other hand, is always a winner. So, when SHAMUS SILLAR received an invitation to visit Cambodia’s two Raffles properties and see their new makeovers, he replied before the email ink was dry!

20 Plant-Based Places To Eat In All Corners Of The Island

With such a selection of vegan and vegetarian restaurants popping up around Singapore, it’s never been a better time to go meat-free! From hearty veggie burgers and fine-dining fusion to vegan ice cream and all-raw vegan dishes, here are 20 plant-based places to eat in all corners of the island.

3 Female Foodies

In honour of International Women’s Day this month (8 March), we’re shining the spotlight on female entrepreneurs who are making a mark on the food scene here in Singapore and beyond.

Finding The Right Helper

Hiring a live-in helper can feel like risky business, especially if it’s your first time. But even those who’ve gone through the process before can find it challenging – and complicated in the details.

Mountain Tales - From East Java to Borneo

Plenty of Expat Living readers love exploring the great outdoors, including climbing peaks and running on mountain trails. Among them is Judit Gal, who recently did both those things over the course of a very challenging week!

Goodbye Singapore

As they say, sometimes you appreciate things more once they’re gone – or going. We talk to KRISTIN KEEN, who has spent a wonderful ten years in Singapore and is about to leave. She shares her thoughts and recommendations with us.

Fighting Fires, Past & Future

The world’s heart is breaking along with Australia’s. So, what do we do?