One Year in Singapore – A timeline
We have been living in Singapore for exactly one year today. Time to recap what happened during this time: From the beginning and us moving to Singapore, excited and with a bucket list full of travel plans and activities, through a three-months-lockdown abroad until now that we are still
Singapore Diaries: My not so perfect life as an expat wifey
Lately, I’ve received comments from family and friends about “me living a picture-perfect life ”, based on stories on my Instagram. And there is no denying that life as an expat spouse comes with its benefits. However, if you see through the insta filter, you might notice that movi
Singapore Diaries: Living in Limbo
Today marks ten months in Singapore. When we came here in October 2019, we were fulfilled with anticipation and excitement about what was to come. We never expected that just a short time later we would find ourselves in a worldwide crisis and pandemic that would bind us to our new home
Singapore Diaries: Why going home could cost us $2000 and our visa – Living in Singapore during Covid
Once again we are confronted with the drastic effects of the pandemic on our lives abroad. In this article, I explain why we are still unable to leave the country and why our hope of visiting Germany this year is dwindling...
Singapore Diaries: Light at the end of the tunnel
I wasn't exactly raving about Singapore, particularly not at the beginning of this year when we were about to settle into our "new home" and keen to explore the city but were forced to stay in our four walls instead. Not the best timing to see Singapore in its best colors, to say the least. But now,
Singapore Diaries: Where’s the silver lining – or am I too privileged to see it?
We are still in a global pandemic and in Singapore, the borders remain closed for the time being. For us, who have come to Singapore for traveling mainly, this means tough times. On the other hand, we are constantly witnessing so much suffering worldwide that we do not really dare to com