Expat Wife, Local Life
Vietnam has been a popular destination ever since it opened to tourism in the mid-1990s. In fact, it’s so popular that it can feel like you never left home in some of the most popular destinations. Mai Châu (pronounced Mai Cho) is not one of those places. Filled with lush green farms, rice terraces, traditional… Continue reading
Welcome to one of my favorite neighborhoods in all of Singapore, Jalan Besar. The name of the area means, “Big Road” in Malay and it is appropriate. Honestly, it’s the smaller roads and alleys that bring me the most joy. In the past, this area was swampland which gave way to farmland and slaughterhouses and… Continue reading
Living in Singapore as an expat is an adventure in itself. As someone who has been living here for over two years, I can attest that there are pros and cons to living in this sunny island city-state. From soaring, ultra-modern infrastructure, “Crazy, Rich Asians”, out-of-this-world cuisine, and very strict laws, there’s always a new… Continue reading
Someone asked what I missed most about the US, now that I live in Singapore. It got me thinking about what makes me most excited when I go home. Of course, family and friends are at the top of my list but then there are the other things that you just can’t wait to do.… Continue reading
Raffles Hotel is the epitome of class and civilization in Singapore. The hotel is graceful and stately all at once. Their Festive Tea is no exception and gives you access to their stunning Christmas tree and decorations. The tree is flown in from Denmark and is one of the few, real Christmas trees on public… Continue reading