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Thaipusam is a vibrant and spiritually-charged event that draws devotees and spectators alike. It's a significant Hindu festival...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (aka MLK Day) is this Monday, January 15 – an opportune moment to reflect on the life and legacy of one of the...

During various times of the year, parts of Singapore are lit up in bright lights and brilliant colors, celebrating the multicultural and...

Donating to a worthy cause seems easy. Many people simply give to a charity that asks, give where they gave before, or talk with friends....

One holiday tradition for many people is giving back. Most of the charities and social enterprises below are open to volunteers, but they...

Thanksgiving isn't even here yet and Sing apore (and the whole world really) is already fully decked out, aglow with lights and the pink...

The first time I was in Bangkok for the month of April, I noticed how blazingly hot and humid it had become. Summer had already begun,...

Back when I first arrived in Singapore more than ten years ago, a good turkey seemed more challenging to find. Now? There's a plethora of...

So where did all these weird traditions having to do with Halloween come from? Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and wearing scary...

I've lived here eleven years and the one thing – besides family and friends – that I really miss in Singapore is Fall. I miss unpacking...

Halloween is a perennial favorite of kids in America, and who can blame them? It’s the one day you’re allowed to take candy from...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But trust me, I don’t need a special month to make me aware of breast cancer. I’m hyper aware...

F1 weekend in Singapore always brings lots of excitement and a LOT of tourists. It also brings residents something special, just for us –...

Moving to a new country with a food allergy is difficult. You need to figure out where to go. You need to figure out where to eat. And if...

Asif R. Chowdhury For a tiny nation, Singapore has a surprising abundance of nature reserves and parks all around the island. Almost all...

Nobody loves hanging with their kids more than me. Many of my friends send their kids to summer-long camps, but not me. Nope. I adore the...

When we first started planning the event at Mandai Bird Paradise, I was googling information about birds. And – no surprise here – bird...

Many of us expats have been living in Singapore quite some time so we are used to the fantastic display of fireworks and patriotism on...

I don't know about you, but after our family's summer break in the US, I always find it a bit tricky to get back into life in Singapore....

Looking to celebrate the 4th of July with some perfect tunes? Here are 25 great ones to get your play list started. 1. 'Born in the USA'...