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Need Help Dealing With Trauma?
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Need Help Dealing With Trauma?

Experiencing trauma can have a huge impact on your life; but it doesn't have to lead to lifelong difficulties. DR SANVEEN KANG is Founder and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Psych Connect; she talks us through an innovative new therapy programme they've developed to help people work through their trauma for a better tomorrow.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
Personal Touches... For Turning Your Rental Into A Home
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Personal Touches... For Turning Your Rental Into A Home

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting adventure; but how do you make the space feel like your own?

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3 mins  |
August 2023
A Stay In The Heart Of Melbourne
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A Stay In The Heart Of Melbourne

A friend’s birthday celebration in Australia’s second-biggest city gave GEORGIA BISSET the chance to check out Its newest hotel. Here's her verdict!

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2 mins  |
August 2023
How To Create A Blissful Bedroom
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How To Create A Blissful Bedroom

A bedroom is more than a place to rest your head: it’s a personal sanctuary. And, if you pay attention when curating your space, you’re guaranteed a decidedly dreamy sleep setup!

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4 mins  |
August 2023
Beautify Your Abode With Blooms
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Beautify Your Abode With Blooms

A wise person once said: “Flowers are like friends; they bring colour to your world.” LELIAN CHEW, founder of The Floral Atelier, agrees. She harnesses her expertise to bring clients’ homes to life a few tips to try at home.

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6 mins  |
August 2023
5 Reasons To Deck Out Your Home Here
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5 Reasons To Deck Out Your Home Here

Are you new to Singapore and setting up your home, or established but looking to update your interiors? The offerings at Island Living can help you create a luxe, stylish home from top to bottom – here are some of the ways how!

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Transform in 12!
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Transform in 12!

Twelve weeks to a new you? ALY KHAIRUDDIN, the founder of FitNut Loft, achieved just that with the Amazing 12 (A12) Express programme - and she's excited to bring this to anyone looking to do the same.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Hair to Stay!
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Hair to Stay!

Few of us can escape hair loss, be it from ageing, genetics, stress or medical conditions. Happily, clinics in Singapore offer cutting-edge solutions, from laser treatments to medication, to help bring that beautiful hair back.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
Group Effort!
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Group Effort!

The founder of Integrated International School (IIS), DR VANESSA VON AUER, explains how collaborative teaching motivates students to learn.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Looking Ahead
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Looking Ahead

DAN SMITH, the Secondary Principal at Canadian International School (CIS), talks about what brought him and his family to Singapore as well as the varied and interesting aspects of his role.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
XCL Welcomes Tammy
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XCL Welcomes Tammy

XCL Education has a new Superintendent - TAMMY MURPHY-for XCL Schools, XCL World Academy (XWA) and XCL American Academy (XAA). We asked Tammy about the move to Singapore and what excites her about the new role.

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4 mins  |
August 2023
The American Club Celebrates 75 Years
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The American Club Celebrates 75 Years

This year, The American Club in Singapore is marking its diamond birthday with a themed birthday bash for the whole family. And Expat Living readers can get involved too!

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Clean & Green
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Clean & Green

For the Love of Laundry is changing the face of dry cleaning in Singapore with a unique, non-toxic alternative to laundry services.

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2 mins  |
August 2023
Joo Chiat Jewel
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Joo Chiat Jewel

After living on four continents, ISABEL PALMER and husband Sean arrived in Singapore, where a stroke of good luck led them to renting a Joo Chiat shophouse – and loving it!

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4 mins  |
August 2023
Underwater Wonder
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Underwater Wonder

Located on a dreamy tropical island in the southeast coast of Sulawesi, Wakatobi Resort is home to some of the best diving in Indonesia – and the world!

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Retail Therapy, Sentosa Style!
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Retail Therapy, Sentosa Style!

Cove Collection founders JACQUIE and EMILY share their stories of their journey to Singapore and to opening Sentosa’s only boutique, which recently relocated to W Singapore – Sentosa Cove

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Indonesia's Best-Kept Secret?
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Indonesia's Best-Kept Secret?

Expat Living’s MEGAN HOBSON explores Tanjung Kelayang Reserve on Belitung Island in Indonesia, and discovers an untouched slice of paradise just an hour’s flight from Singapore!

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5 mins  |
July 2023
Is Buccal Fat Removal A Good Idea?
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Is Buccal Fat Removal A Good Idea?

I didn’t know what a buccal fat pad was until recently, yet Buccal Fat removal surgery seems to have taken social media platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram by storm!

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4 mins  |
July 2023
Bone Up On Your Health
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Bone Up On Your Health

Here’s how your parent’s broken hip may affect your health, and what you can do to reduce your risk of bone fractures and even prevent osteoporosis in the first place

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3 mins  |
July 2023
Addiction: Why Not Getting Help Is More Taboo
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Addiction: Why Not Getting Help Is More Taboo

Don’t be surprised to find that your addiction therapist was once a person struggling with addiction. Many become therapists themselves to help others to recover. ANDY LEACH, principal therapist at Visions, has been there

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5 mins  |
July 2023
Expert Eczema & Skin Cancer Tips!
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Expert Eczema & Skin Cancer Tips!

Taking good care of your skin is important, and there are a range of common skin conditions that can affect your health and wellbeing. We speak to dermatologists and experts for tips on how to manage and prevent two specific skin concerns.

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4 mins  |
July 2023
This Way for Wagyu!
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This Way for Wagyu!

Talking knives, fire and omakase with Japanese chef SHINGO IIJIMA

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2 mins  |
July 2023
Her Story: The Art of Journaling
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Her Story: The Art of Journaling

The pandemic changed many lives, and this was no exception for GEOY MAY LI, who was prompted to start a new career – in journaling! We ask her about the power of journaling and why it’s never too late to follow your dreams

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3 mins  |
July 2023
BEHIND THE LENS
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BEHIND THE LENS

JOHN SEATON CALLAHAN can regularly be found exploring the world with camera in hand or surfing throughout Asia; with these passions, it’s easy to believe he grew up in Hawaii before moving to Singapore in 2001. We ask him about life as a photographer

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4 mins  |
July 2023
Old is Gold!
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Old is Gold!

This British-Bangladeshi family – Fahima, Peter and two daughters Anoushka and Ariana – have been calling Singapore home for seven years. FAHIMA tells us what they enjoy about living in an older condominium and why they chose it over a landed property

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4 mins  |
July 2023
3 reasons to make this your one-stop luxury florist
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3 reasons to make this your one-stop luxury florist

Whether you’re picking up some premium flowers, shopping for luxury gifts, or organising an event to impress friends or colleagues, The Floral Atelier is one of the rare places that takes all three of those things to the next level!

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3 mins  |
July 2023
People Profile: Joan Tay
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People Profile: Joan Tay

Eczema can be a debilitating condition for many people. This is a truth that JOAN TAY, founder of SoapCeuticals, knows only too well. Her daughter has suffered from the condition for many years – it’s why Joan left a lucrative career to focus on improving the lives of those with dry and sensitive skin. She tells us about her journey to creating her brand of all-natural bar soaps

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4 mins  |
July 2023
A European Ski Adventure
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A European Ski Adventure

EL’s LARA SAGE shares recommendations of where to stay and what to do on a family holiday in the Austrian Alps

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4 mins  |
July 2023
The Blue Mountains of India
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The Blue Mountains of India

HARNOOR CHANNI-TIWARY takes a diversion from the usual tourist trail in India and heads into the hills instead

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4 mins  |
July 2023
Live the High Life
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Live the High Life

Go alfresco at these rooftop bars, restaurants and terraces with stunning views of the iconic Singapore skyline

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6 mins  |
July 2023