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Hitting The Long Weekend Lottery
We have earned this. After years of having our wings clipped, we are back to being travel fanatics and finding ourselves on the brink of...
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Dec 9, 20223 min read
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Give Your Time, Talent, or Treasure
Along with helping a non-profit, our giving also creates a more meaningful life. It’s important to choose the right way and place to give...
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Dec 2, 20223 min read
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Thanksgiving in Singapore
“How many Thanksgivings do you celebrate?” my Singaporean friend asked. I kind of laughed at the question because, in the US, the answer...
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Nov 21, 20224 min read
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A Fabulous Time Awaits: The Residence Bintan
It was ATV ride that I will never forget! My guide Henang led the way, taking me through brush fields and trees … and puddles galore....
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Nov 17, 20223 min read
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Historical Ebbs and Flows of US-Singapore Bilateral Relations An Interview with Ambassador Tommy
Well acquainted with his life-long service to our foreign ministry, I called on Ambassador Tommy Koh because I knew he would be just the...
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Nov 10, 20227 min read
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The Magnificent Thian Hock Keng Temple
With its numerous glistening high-rises all around the island showcasing modern architecture, Singapore is globally recognized as an...
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Nov 3, 20229 min read
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The New Icons of Singapore and the Loss of the Old
During a recent visit to a shop at the Singapore Design Centre, I picked up a print showing the icons of Singapore and planned to buy it...
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Oct 27, 20223 min read
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Singapore Botanic Gardens: History and Living Heritage
Did you know the Singapore Botanic Gardens once contained a zoo? Yes, from 1870 until 1906, there were enclosures for wild deer, lions,...
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Oct 20, 20223 min read
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Where to Buy a Thanksgiving Turkey
Looking for a Thanksgiving turkey? We've got you covered whether you want to cook yourself or have it all done for you. Cold Storage Good...
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Oct 19, 20222 min read
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What to Do During the October School Holidays and Halloween
Legoland’s Brick-or-Treat is back! Every Friday to Sunday from October 7 to November 6, each child (age three to 11) who comes fully...
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Oct 11, 20222 min read
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America's First Home in Singapore
Walking by Spring Grove Condominium, you may think it's an ordinary condo, but it has a fascinating history. In 1845, the East India...
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Oct 6, 20223 min read
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Queen Elizabeth II's Legacy in Singapore
Rarely has a person touched so many lives across the world for such an enduring time. Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable dedication and...
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Sep 30, 20223 min read
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Lights Out and Away We Go!
After two years of canceled races thanks to Covid-19 restrictions, the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is back for its...
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Sep 16, 20222 min read
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How Americans Can Vote from Singapore
We know that the right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and our identity as Americans, regardless of political affiliation. It is...
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Sep 13, 20225 min read
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Singapore: A City Glittering with the Arts
Singapore’s arts and culture scene is more dynamic today than ever. Its uniqueness comes from Singapore’s multicultural heritage and...
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Sep 2, 20223 min read
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Crash Course: Life as an Adult in Singapore
So, you’re fully unpacked. You’ve figured out your morning commute. The kids are settling into their new school. Your phone is loaded...
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Aug 26, 20223 min read
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Mental Health Help: How and Where to Get It
As a mental health advocate, suicide survivor and a person living with Bipolar Disorder, I get asked this question the most often: how...
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Aug 19, 20223 min read
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Welcome to Singapore!
Landing at Changi Airport and driving into town on the clean, tree-lined expressway, you’ve likely realized that you’re in a very...
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Aug 12, 20224 min read
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Resilience is Key
How do you bounce back from mental health setbacks? Here are some tips from around the world! Some of my best coaches in sports told me...
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Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Setting Up Your Own Business
Setting up your own business can be very attractive for trailing spouses or people who want to escape life in a large corporation....
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Jul 8, 20223 min read
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