Living and Experiences

What is dengue fever? Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted through mosquito bites. It is prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions such as Singapore . Dengue fever can occur when [...]

Just moved to Singapore? Trying to enrol your child in an international school in Singapore? A family doctor from CHI shares all the requirements you need to get your child’s immunisation records [...]

Moving to a new city can be daunting. There are so many factors to consider, but one of the most important is where you will live. Your neighbourhood can drastically affect your move and how well [...]

An American homemaker and mother of two has had to uproot her life twice in the last five years. She moved all the way from her small hometown in the US to reside in Hong Kong and now, Singapore. [...]

A veteran Canadian expat, who has lived in over 15 cities around the world, shared with us his sentiments on how to truly immerse yourself in the local culture and the intrinsic rewards you gain [...]

It’s been a year since I first moved to Singapore. From squeezing to the back on buses to indulging in the wide variety of chocolates at Mufasa, it’s safe to say that I’ve experienced most of [...]

Having lived in France, Poland, the U.S., and Singapore, one French expat understands that the relationships she forms with the people around her are as enduring as they are fragile. By learning [...]

Having resided in Singapore for 20 years, an Australian expat reflects on what it means to have a stress-free relocation and profound cultural immersion. From competing in dragon boat races to [...]

The advent of globalization has led to many people calling more than one city ‘home’. And as cultural boundaries are gradually dissipating, one expat is learning how to embrace a fluid cultural [...]

If you want to try eating like the locals do in Singapore, you’ll definitely want to immerse yourself in the experience of hawker culture here. Hawker Centres, Singapore’s food courts, are the [...]