Singapore
Everyday Living
Singapore
Everyday Living
2018-05-14
Get schooled for school: The Singapore education system.
So you’re settled in: you’ve got your job, your serviced apartment and your kids all here in one piece. Now the next step’s getting everyone’s life started. After-work for you…
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2018-05-08
A bunch of quick-fire tips & tricks of the Singaporean life
Yes, right from the taps of your serviced apartments. Singapore's tap water comes from four sources - the water from the local catchment, imported water (bought mainly from Malaysia), NEWater…
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2018-05-04
The best cure for the homesick expat
Homesickness is not so much a culture shock, or hatred for your newly found troubles whilst travelling for business. It’s about missing your life back at home. As much as…
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2018-04-19
Grocery Shopping 3: Frugal Shopping Warrior
We too, never thought we’d hit 3 parts solely to grocery shopping. However, we are as dedicated to expat living as we are to the serviced apartments you live in.…
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2018-03-26
For the expat in Singapore on a shoestring budget
Singapore has been named the world’s most expensive city for expats for 5 years in a row according to the EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit). With everything from cars to groceries…
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2018-03-13
Sick of the train breakdowns? Get behind the wheel with a rented car
The efficiency of the Singapore public transportation is great - when it's working efficiently. No one wants to squeeze with hundreds of others in shuttle buses just to get home…
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2018-03-07
Time to cruise the streets of Singapore: How to get your driving license
Have you been itching to get out of your serviced apartment and into a car to just cruise? Well, you’ll need a license here to do that, so here’s how.…
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2018-02-26
Bak Kwa clogging up your arteries? Here’s how to eat clean
After the Chinese New Year holidays, some of us may have noticed something new around us - a little extra cushion around our waists. Pineapple tarts, Bak Kwa, and Kueh…
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2018-02-22
Your best defence against culture shock when abroad
Whether you’re working abroad for a long term or short term, culture shock can happen to anyone. Even if you’re not here for a business stay, you can still feel…
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2018-02-14
Get out alive – Your Chinese New Year House Visiting Cheatsheet
Now Chinese New Year is the time for festivities, Bak Kwa, and lion dances. Perhaps you’ve got local friends, and they’ve invited you over for a time of merriment and…
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2018-02-12
Lost in Singapore’s concrete jungle – Never again with these apps
Singapore might be small enough to never get lost that you’d start reading survival tips online, but this small country is packed with thousands of different places of interest. Even…
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2018-02-05
Moving in Singapore without even lifting a finger
A change of scenery is always nice. Even though Singapore is a jungle of towering blocks of concrete, no two neighbourhoods in Singapore are the same. A stay in bustling…
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2018-01-29
Getting covered: Health insurance guide for Expats in Singapore
A guest post by PolicyPal Healthcare costs are rising and can be rather high in the world's most expensive city for expats for the 4th year running (Economist Intelligence Unit…
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2018-01-26
Here’s how to get your pet into Singapore
Pets have been considered part of the family for a long time. And when we make an overseas trip, our furry family is the last thing we’d want to leave…
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2018-01-23
Grocery shopping in Singapore: Part 2 – Unique, artisan & online grocers
These are grocers with usually just a single storefront or none at all, operating purely online. They’ve got stuff you don’t see at your regular supermarket chains. From exotic spices…
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2018-01-04
Grocery shopping guide in Singapore: Part 1 – Supermarkets
The convenience in Singapore can in fact, make things hard at times. A hawker centre at every turn can make you very spoilt for choice. The same thing happens when…
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2017-12-29
My way or the highway: Driving safely in Singapore with kids
Got your house? Got your ride? Now it’s time to hit the streets of Singapore with the family. But safety’s first, as always. From the types of baby seats to…
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2017-12-29
The complete newbie’s guide to Singapore’s public transportation
Fresh off the airplane (or boat), in a completely foreign land, you need to get to where you’re going. In a city like Singapore, the best way around is the…
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2017-12-06
Choosing the right hospital for your newborn in Singapore
~ Being pregnant in a foreign country isn’t the easiest thing in the world. We’ve invited experienced expatriate mother, Kirsty Best to write about her experience in choosing an ideal…
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2017-08-28
Money Talk: The Expat’s Quick Guide to Opening a Bank Account
Singapore is one of the world’s leading financial centres. In fact, Singapore ranks as 3rd, just behind London and New York City, on the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI). Take…
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