In this issue

Best brunches
Fit at any age
Hearing issues?
Phuket weekend
Suzhou sojourn
Miami cruise

Creating A Cave!

AEN is a designer and engineer who contacted us a while back about the renovation he was doing on his new HDB. From the photos, you'll see it’s more of a redesign than a renovation and nothing like we've ever featured before. We were pretty wowed, and are happy It’s completed so we can show you!

3 mins

40 Years as a Dentist - and Still Loving It!

After four decades, DR ASHA K KARAN of Dental Essence is as passionate about practising dentistry as she was on day one. She tells us about her career and what keeps her going.

4 mins

Exploring Malé

There’s a high chance you've heard of Malé, but, like most travellers, only been to the airport while transiting to a resort on an atoll. Singapore-based photographer REBECCA BERGER took a wander through its streets recently, capturing scenes of daily life on her camera. Here are her impressions.

1 min

The Venice of the East Where to stay and play in Suzhou

The Great Wall, Beijing's Forbidden City, the city lights of Shanghai and the Terracotta Warriors are frequently on travellers’ must-sees when it comes to China itineraries.

2 mins

Brunch Favourites

Looking for a fabulous spot for your next brunch fix? We've got something for everyone in this roundup-from coffees to Bellinis, and organically-sourced dishes to seafood on ice. Some are weekend bottomless brunches, others an à la carte daily affair. Either way, just be sure to go hungry!

10+ mins

From Grape to Glass

Whether you like a fruity sauvignon blanc or a zippy pinot noir, you can have your favourite wines delivered straight to your door in Singapore. Here are our picks of the best wine delivery websites on the island - from high-end wines to affordable blends! (Many offer free delivery with a minimum spend, too!)

4 mins

Making Waves

Head coach of swimming at the Canadian International School HELEN SWEENEY tells us why the CIS swim team is a force to be reckoned with.

2 mins

A Time to Thrive!

The theme of 2024 is Thrive”, as Dulwich College Singapore) marks its 1Oth anniversary. As the College celebrates with a host of activities, Founding Head of College NICK MAGNUS shares how they will continue to grow.

2 mins

HAVE THEY GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Singapore attracts some very interesting expats, and we love hearing their stories. Here we chat to two such people, GONZALO GASTON SANCHEZ and MANUELA LOEBLEIN, who are contestants In The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. We cover what brought them here, what makes them tick, and their tips for achieving success.

5 mins

Little Dockers

Does your child dream of being in a band?

2 mins

Adventure Awaits

The coolest holiday camps for when that school bell rings for the Easter or summer breaks!

3 mins

Short-term Stays !

Serviced apartments are ideal for many expats in Singapore on arrival or departure, between rents, or for when visitors hit town. Whether you need short-term or longerterm accommodation as a solo business traveller or a family with toddlers, teens or pets, here are a few good options worth considering.

5 mins

Moving Marvels

There's something about the unique mature of expat life that fashions fast Friendships. That's certainly the story arc for KASIA NOSKE and ELISE WERFEL, who bonded over shared relocation challenges, and then channelled this spark into a business. Here they tell us all about their journey.

5 mins

Peranakan for the Home

Introducing beautiful art and homeware that celebrates our colourful culture.

2 mins

The Art of Singapore

Discover the allure of Singapore's rich history, with a range of timeless keepsakes available at A Raft of Otters AROO).

1 min

Say Namaste!

Want to turn an ordinary workout into a transformative experience for body and mind? Roll out the mat and discover the many benefits of yoga and Pilates at these two top studios in Singapore.

1 min

5 Road Trips In Western Australia

Looking for a wind-in-the-hair adventure? Head Down Under and hire a car!

6 mins

Birthday Shopping Fun!

In the lead up to my last birthday (lucky 44), my friends asked what I'd like for a joint present. The answer was easy - a gift voucher for Badger & Fox! That way I could put their kind gestures into something I really wanted rather than them taking a shot in the dark. Here's why, and what I invested in.

3 mins

Two Is Better Than One

This month is all about celebrating women and their friendships-including that of Cove Collection founders JACQUIE HOURIHANE and EMILY GREALLY. From good friends to successful business partners, this dynamic duo is doing it all-while having tons of fun!

4 mins

An Unexpected Sanctuary

While tigers aren't native to Africa, it doesn't mean they can't thrive in African habitats. At Tiger Canyon Private Game Reserve in South Africa, a careful conservation effort is underway to protect this endangered big cat species. EL's LARA SAGE finds out more.

4 mins

New in Phuket

M Social Phuket is a new hotel located in a trendy corner of Patong that offers easy access to Thailand's gorgeous coastline and is also rolling out some enticing culinary offerings over the next couple of months. We take a look at three of them, below, and run our eye over the wide range of room options.

2 mins

More than a Meal

Blurring the lines between home kitchen and mini restaurant, this hidden culinary gem is bringing the sun-kissed flavours of the Mediterranean to life in Singapore.

4 mins

Making Moves

TANVI TRIVEDI touched her first chess piece at the age of four and a half. In the subsequent four-and-a-half years, the Singapore PR has represented the little red dot in numerous chess tournaments and achieved some podium finishes - her most recent being Gold in the Under-8 Girls category at the 15th Penang Heritage Open Challenger in December 2023. Here, she tells us what she loves about chess-plus her parents share a tip for nurturing talent in young ones.

3 mins

Breaking It Down

Elementary School students running a marathon? Sounds like a big ask! Here's how it's done at the Singapore American School (SAS).

1 min

Giving Back

During the year-end festivities of December 2023, the community of Stamford American International School helped to spread some joy to migrant workers in Singapore.

1 min

Women Power

As we celebrate International Women's Day this month, let retail collective A Raft of Otters stand as a testament to the strength, creativity and unity that women bring to the forefront of business and community.

2 mins

How to Build Your Village

The new app every parent needs to know about!

3 mins

Something Stylish for IWD

It's International Women's Day on 8 March, so shower a little extra love on the remarkable women in your life - or treat yourself! Here's a curated collection of gift ideas from Cluny Court.

2 mins

Helping Hands: Changing the Cycle

We chat with sixteen-year-old PURVI, the founder of Global Girls Convergence, which aims to tackle gender-based issues facing people in need in Asia and beyond.

2 mins

A Return to Sentosa

Different Singapore neighbourhoods appeal to different people - some swear by the East Coast; others are Holland Village diehards. Here, Swiss expats MARINA and STAN explain why Sentosa is the perfect match for them and their children, Maya (13), Mila (10) and Mia (7).

4 mins

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