Singapore Diaries: Christmas comes but once a year – how we spent the holidays in the tropics
We did not go home for Christmas this year, for obvious reasons. The decision was not made lightly, but at one point it just felt like the right thing to do. And it was the only option, really. So here I am: for the first time ever celebrating Christmas without my family, and far far awa
Afternoon Tea in Singapore / Local Guide
Afternoon tea may be derived from Britain, but with a significant amount of English influences, it is also a popular afternoon activity in Singapore. That’s why you will find the cute étagères with all kinds of pastries, small canapés, and the indispensable scones-clotted-cream-and-
Singapore Diaries: Appreciation November
There’s been a turning point. I have recently been excited, energetic, and appreciative. I finally realized I couldn’t change anything about the current situation, and I am certainly not worst off anyway. So why not appreciate it instead of constantly complaining and reminiscing about all the gr
Exploring the Peranakan Culture in Joo Chiat
It’s time to explore another neighborhood in Singapore! Located in the Eastern part of the island and one of Singapore's hidden gems, Joo Chiat is known for being one of the first heritage towns with its colorful rows of traditional Peranakan shophouses, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. The rus
Daytrip to Pulau Ubin
In the northeast of Singapore's coast lies the 200 million-year-old island of Pulau Ubin, one of the two remaining kampongs in Singapore. A 15-minute boat ride away made a fantastic day trip for us and even created a little bit of holiday feeling where we learned about Singapore's nature, history, a
Why Singapore is no longer the most expensive city in the world
Just when I am finally about to upload my blog post about the costs of living in Singapore (as expat), the Economist Intelligence Unit Worldwide announces that Singapore just dropped to rank #4. This comes after the city-state dominated the list of the world's most expensive cities for f