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Niseko: What To Expect

They call it the “Niseko Express”: the phenomenon that delivers vast amounts of powder snow to Hokkaido every year. The result, as LINDSAY SHERMAN reveals, is out-of-this-world skiing.

Can Preschool Affect Your Entire Life?

Studies agree: access to early education can change the trajectory of the rest of your life.

Music & The Preschool Mind

Studies show that exposure to music at early ages helps children speak more clearly, develop a larger vocabulary and strengthen social and emotional skills. We spoke with White Lodge’s RAIHANAH RAIMI about the power of music to the mind of a child.

The Uni Journey: Exploring All The Options

Need some help choosing where to go to continue your studies?

There Is Hope

If you are really blue or know somebody who is, this story is a must read.

Catch It Early - Five Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Whether you’ve got symptoms or not, it never hurts to chat with your doctor about things you can do to stay up to date with your health. Here, we shine the light on five different ways you can get checked for critical health issues – with advice from the experts.

10 Outdoor Activities In Singapore To Keep You Fit

Here are 10 outdoor activities in Singapore to keep you fit and feeling good.

Lured Back To The Little Red Dot

After a five year absence, IB specialist and international educator DR JEFF AITKEN returns to Singapore for a new job and new beginning.

Best For Pets

We round up some great services available for the furrier members of the family.

In The Mood For Indian

From classic curries to tapas-style tandoori and tikka fondues, we put some of the island’s hottest Indian eateries to the test.

Thai Time

LINDSAY YAP unwinds in a stunning new pool villa by the beach.

East Coast Eclectic

She may not live in the black-andwhite she yearned for years ago, but CLAIRE SALARIA’s East Coast house is the next best thing for her, oozing eclectic, creative style.

GUT Instincts

Gastroenterologist and mother-of-two ANDREA RAJNAKOVA reveals her top health tips, what she stocks in her fridge, her secret to staying energised, and more.

Home & Heart

This is Expat Living’s second visit to the home of VICTORIA CURRIE. The fi rst was in early 2011 when the family had been in Singapore for just 18 months, and Victoria’s home décor store Tatty Marsh was up and running in Tanglin Mall. Fast forward six years, and the family are about to move, both out and away, while the store is staying put. We find out from Victoria what the future holds, while having a snoop around her gorgeous home.

Happy, Healthy Home!

Home owners are increasingly seeking furniture that is not only safe to have in the home but also doesn’t harm the environment in any way. One company that aims to satisfy both these criteria is Mountain Teak . We asked them about some of the ways they do this.

Natural Instincts

With all the manmade materials on the market, sometimes it’s nice to get back to nature and revel in the qualities of natural wood. EDD+ specialises in using solid wood and other natural materials to create striking pieces for the home. We take a closer look at some of them.

Outdoor Options

It’s what’s on the outside that counts for these readers, who explain how they picked key outdoor pieces for their home.

When There Are No Words

Healing through art therapy.

Which School?

Meet t e families who sidestep the traditional bricks-and-mortar classroom.

What Insurance Do You Need Now? How to Protect Yourself Against the Unexpected

This year, get organised and make sure you are protected with the proper insurance to suit your circumstances. To help you on the right path, we asked Expat Insurance to explain the kinds of coverage that are appropriate for every decade of life.

Pedi Perfecto!

French podiatrist and pedicurist to the stars BASTIEN GONZALEZ tells Susannah Jaffer his tips and tricks for fl awless toenails and naturally beautiful feet.

The Tripadvisor Effect

We recently embarked on a fairly complicated vacation that involved stays at six hotels, flights on three airlines, four train journeys, and meals in many different restaurants. I feel that a bad hotel or a disappointing meal is such a waste on a holiday, so I’m constantly striving to have the best experience possible.

The Future's Bright

While Geri Murphy remains firmly at the helm of furniture store Originals, there’s another generation of team members supporting her. We meet DEVONA BALL and JASDEP SINGH to hear about their roles, and what’s new at the company.

Music To Our Ears

Thinking of starting music classes for your little one? We posed some reader questions to ESTELLE TEOH, a piano teacher at Yamaha Music School, to find out everything you need to know.

Making Vibrant Memories

Vibrant is the perfect word to describe not only the photography of LINDA PREECE, but also the photographer herself.

Family Life In Novena

Arriving in Singapore from New York City, LOUISE ALVERSON and her family moved into a Novena condo. Here she explains what drew them to this spot, and why they rented much of their furniture to fi ll up their home space.

Navigating Tough Times: How To Talk To Children About Tragedy

The recent spate of tragedies around the world raises many questions for parents. How much do we share with our children? What is the media exposing them to? Should we answer their queries? Do they really need to know what happened? We asked MARK PETTERSON, Senior Years Counsellor and Experiential Learning Coordinator at GEMS World Academy (Singapore), for some commonsense advice.

The Voice - A Look At One Expat's (Awesome) Out-Of-The-Box Career

We chat with British-born expat MICHELLE FORD about what it’s like to work as a voice actress here in Singapore.

Trending: The Clean Meat Revolution

Trending: The Clean Meat Revolution

Punching Goals

She Says… Choose what truly makes you happy. Don’t feel under pressure to do something because everyone else is doing it. Surprise yourself – pick that random hobby that you’ve been mulling over and go for it on your own terms. You might turn out to really love it!