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Fun In The Forest!
JACQUI YOUNG and family explore a popular and exciting obstacle course in Singapore’s East.
Squeezing Lemons - Part Two Of The Saga Of A Dying Car
My car was possessed. No, seriously: I’m sure it was possessed. I named it “Evil Dr Lemon”.
Style Hunter
In need of outfit inspiration? Every month we interview someone about their own personal style and where they love to shop!
Protein Fix
In a bid to undo the guilt from a busy month of restaurant and bar tastings, we test-drive a newly launched meal preparation service by fi tness experts , Ultimate Performance (UP) Singapore.
3 Tips To Get Lovely, Lissome Limbs
Longing for lovely, lissome limbs? Dying for gorgeous gams? Though we can’t promise legs that go up to your armpits, here are some health-boosting tips on making the most of what nature gave you.
A Foot In Two Continents
Living in a black-and-white home offers space and a sense of heritage. We meet a Belgian family who have made this beautiful house in Alexandra Park their home.
Speedy Styling For Renters
Keen to give your rental home a luxe look while sticking to a budget? We spoke to CAROLINE CHIN GEYLER of Arete Culture about the company’s new interior design service aimed at tenants rather than owners.
Art Giveaway
Following a successful transition into a global brand following its 2018 fair in Sweden (2018), the Tatinis Art Show returns home to Singapore this year under the theme “Hope; Peace; Love”.
Singapore's 4 Hottest New Restaurants
We put four of Singapore’s hottest new restaurants to the test.
Dover Court International School
“We are Singapore rookies – we’ve been here for less than a year! Since arriving in September 2018, Grace and Oscar have been attending Dover Court, and we’ve found the school to be welcoming, open and educationally well-rounded.
Chatsworth International School
“James and George have been attending Chatsworth International School since August 2018.
Why Your Mattness Matters
Are you doing everything you can to improve your sleep? Chantal Travers of Willow Mattress answers readers’ questions on the most important component of our beds.
At Home With ... Ondina Montgomery
Ondina Montgomery is a woman on a mission to create beautiful resort wear. She runs her business from a studio on the grounds of a heritage black-and-white bungalow, which is where we meet for a chat.
Itchy And Scratchy!
Skin problems are very common among Singapore pets. According to the Vets for Life team, every third dog brought into their clinic has a skin issue – from rashes and scabs to itchy paws and infected ears. Here they answer some common questions on the topic.
Is Your Child In A 'Good Place' For Learning?
“Be positive. Believe in yourself. Know you can do it.” It’s one thing to be told this, and another to be taught how.
Author Spotlight
MATT COOPER has now written a few kids’ books that will make great gifts for Christmas or throughout the year. We find out more about him here – and we’re helping promote his books on our website too.
In Keeping With Tradition
Spruce cones, posadas, ribbe – what’s the one thing you can’t live without this Christmas?
Johor Galore
As rents rise and condo square footage falls, what’s a family to do? Expat-veteran Australian TANIA GROSE-HODGE advises making a run for the border.
Family Festivities
We find out how this Danish artist injects some Christmas spirit into her home.
Restoring Antiques
Skilled restoration can bring old pieces back to life and make them cool again!
The School Of Life
MSIS Principal DARYL VAN HALE explains how the school goes beyond academics to teach kids everything from brushing their teeth to safely crossing the road.
Mama What Is He Doing?
What’s the best way to respond when kids ask about children with special needs?
My Car
SHAUN BELL moved to Singapore from Melbourne a year ago, and he and his family have been enjoying leasing a car to get around the city.
Life & Family
Are you an Australian expat thinking about getting divorced? If so, this is one article you must read because your settlement can be drastically different – or completely unenforceable – if you file your paperwork in the wrong jurisdiction.
Last Rites
One of the joys of living in Singapore is the mix of cultures. But if you lost a friend of a faith different than your own, would you know what to do?
Far Horizons
Does VICKY HOGG have the best job in the world? Alongside “mystery hotel tester”, her role as a luxury travel specialist rates very highly. The Londoner moved to Singapore in September 2016 to launch the second international office of luxury tour operator Scott Dunn. We sat down together at The Fullerton Bay Hotel recently, to chat about the company, her career in travel and what she hopes to bring to travellers in Singapore.
Modern Mix
Austrian expat STEFAN, and YEE HUI from Singapore, met through work colleagues back in 2004; they married two years later, and now have two gorgeous children, Lara and Lukas. They also have a lovely home: a condo apartment in Bukit Panjang, which they totally renovated.
In the Hot Seat
With ten years of running successful outdoor furniture company OHMM under his belt, we felt it was time to put owner KEVIN BOLAND in the hot seat and find out more about the man behind the brand.
Driving For Charity
Could you travel 1,000km in a tuk tuk?
Kids First
Where do children fit in a divorce?