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Friday, March 29, 2024

Author Interview: Rosie Milne

We chat to author Rosie Milne about life in the 19th century, the local literary scene, and her new book.

Singapore Community Clubs: Cheap Fitness Classes & more!

Want to learn Mandarin, find a cheap fitness class or learn a unique new craft? Singapore’s Community Clubs should be your first stop.

Meet Carmen Goh – National Netballer and ER Doc!

Carmen Goh is a member of Singapore’s national netball team, and an Emergency Department doctor at National University Hospital.

Singapore’s Historic Houses of Worship

We visit some of Singapore’s oldest houses of worship to find out more about the communities who built them.

Visit Jeju Island, South Korea

South Korea’s largest island boasts three UNESCO world heritage sites, stunning walking trails and a rich cultural heritage, discovers KAROLA CLARK.

What’s On – November

November is a bumper month of entertainment options - with the Singapore Writers' Festival, Affordable Art Fair, Neon Lights, and a new Disney naimation exhibition at ArtScience Museum.

A Jungle Retreat

Karola Clark visits a family who have created the perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living in one of the greenest spots in Singapore.

Bali Sabbatical

Former Singapore expat Karien van Ditzhuijzen writes about moving from big city Singapore to a small rural community in Indonesia. Her three children now attend The Green School, and the family live in a peaceful villa, surrounded by rice fields. “Tumbak Bayuh is a village on the west coast of Bali, about ten minutes from the sea and the hustle and bustle of touristy Canggu. It’s a different world.”

Turquoise Treasure

Jenny Sutton and Gordon Perchthold’s colourful 1920s residence in McNair Road can be found in a cluster of 84 heritage houses, built as residences for British Civil servants in the 1920s. After the British left, the houses fell into disrepair, but were later given conservation status and restored by the government.

Remote Renovations

You have a property overseas that needs work, but should you wait until you’re there to deal with it? Karola Clark shares her own story and speaks to other expats who’ve managed overseas building projects.