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Hit The Slopes
Tis the season … for some skiing! Here are five great spots in North America to head to for your fix of winter powder.
Heart Of The City
REBECCA BISSET bookends a trip to New Zealand with a stay in an impressive boutique hotel right in the centre of Auckland.
Just One Dress
Inspired by the power of a gorgeous gown to boost self-esteem, CAROL CHEN, founder of dress rental service Covetella, is on a mission to make women look and feel beautiful. We chat in her new showroom about the brand’s special makeover, startup life and how to bounce back from failure.
Helping Hands
What would you do if the unthinkable happened and your child died from cancer-related complications? LESLI BERGGREN launched a charity to help others.
A Dose Of Self-Care
As you read this, you may well be sitting in the doctor’s surgery, anxiously waiting for your name to be called.
Bukit Timah Bella
We find out how this Casabella cluster house was transformed from a beige beast to this family’s dream home.
Enter The Arena!
Get set for some high-tech fun!
Face To Face
We talk to JEFF DEVENS, author, school psychologist and more, about mental health, the impact of a transient life and the power of social media.
Keeping Love Alive
Losing somebody we love leaves an empty hole in our lives. And while each loved one forever leaves a footprint on our heart, for many, it’s also important to mark a life with a meaningful memorial.
Artist In Residence
We find out what makes multi-disciplinary artist CHLOË MANASSEH tick.
Squeezing Lemons - Part Two Of The Saga Of A Dying Car
My car was possessed. No, seriously: I’m sure it was possessed. I named it “Evil Dr Lemon”.
Time To Go To The Snow?
There’s no outdoor skiing in Singapore, of course, but it’s well placed for reaching the slopes. Whether you’re aiming for a Northern Hemisphere destination around the turn of the year, or a mid-year trip to Australia or New Zealand, here are some itinerary ideas.
Style Hunter
In need of outfit inspiration? Every month we interview someone about their own personal style and where they love to shop!
See The Light!
Is it the fault of your parents that you’re shortsighted? Yes and no, as VERNE MAREE finds out, while also suggesting a few paths to better eyesight.
Tooth Talk - Your Dental Queries, Sorted!
Six reputable dentists and orthodontists in Singapore answer some of our top tooth-related questions.
Far Horizons
Does VICKY HOGG have the best job in the world? Alongside “mystery hotel tester”, her role as a luxury travel specialist rates very highly. The Londoner moved to Singapore in September 2016 to launch the second international office of luxury tour operator Scott Dunn. We sat down together at The Fullerton Bay Hotel recently, to chat about the company, her career in travel and what she hopes to bring to travellers in Singapore.
Modern Mix
Austrian expat STEFAN, and YEE HUI from Singapore, met through work colleagues back in 2004; they married two years later, and now have two gorgeous children, Lara and Lukas. They also have a lovely home: a condo apartment in Bukit Panjang, which they totally renovated.
In the Hot Seat
With ten years of running successful outdoor furniture company OHMM under his belt, we felt it was time to put owner KEVIN BOLAND in the hot seat and find out more about the man behind the brand.
Driving For Charity
Could you travel 1,000km in a tuk tuk?
Kids First
Where do children fit in a divorce?
Lifestyle Co-Working
The way the world works is changing. As the contingent workforce of freelancers, entrepreneurs and start-ups grows, so the physical space in which work happens is undergoing transformation.
Art Appreciation
Big or small, loving the artwork you have in your home is a must — no matter what the value. These readers tell us how they followed their hearts to buy the perfect piece for them.
Shorter Stays
We chat to WINSTON LEE, regional head of special projects for PropertyGuru Group, about what shorter lease terms mean for tenants looking to rent private properties.
A Mother's Love
We chat with local theatre director GLEN GOEI about his passion for performing and the upcoming Wild Rice production, Mama White Snake.
Building Foundations
UWCSEA parent ALISON OZAWA SANDERS talks us through her recent house-building experience in Cambodia.
The Breast Way Forward
So, the oncologist has confirmed the diagnosis: breast cancer. Once you’ve absorbed the initial shock, what are your options? In this Breast Cancer Awareness month of October, VERNE MAREE finds out more from two doctors and several survivors.
Rock Your Run! Six Helpful Tips For Beginners
Looking to get fit with a running regime but don’t know where to start? MÁIRE NIC AMHLAOIBH, RUNFIT Coach and Senior Physiotherapist at UFIT, shares six helpful tips for newbies. Happy running!
Live-Aboard, Sentosa Style
Does the idea of buying a four-bedroom home in Sentosa for $750,000 sound unbelievable? Well, it’s not; the only difference is, it’s a live-aboard boat. We spoke to Capri’s current owner, Canadian DANY BOLDUC, and his American fi ancée Leah Hevey, about the appeal of marina life, and why he’s giving it all up to be a landlubber.
What Is The Hungry Ghost Festival?
What Is The Hungry Ghost Festival?
Encouraging Independence
LIANE SHAW of Shaws Preschool passes on some useful tips about equipping preschoolers for school, helping them to be more independent, and promoting good eating habits.