Expat Wife, Local Life
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
Yes! I’m behind! I haven’t even started my Christmas shopping which is a big problem when you’re an expat. That means that I don’t have time to send all the cute Singapore-themed gifts that so many others send. Whether you are a last-minute expat like me or whether you are just last-minute, here’s my gift… Continue reading
I love to wander around with no plan. I’ll often see things I’ve passed a hundred times but never noticed before or suddenly see something in a new light. This series is more pictorial and more about things that make an impression on me. Emerald Hill in Singapore is a cute little street just off… Continue reading
Singapore has so much to offer but the one thing it doesn’t have is peace and quiet. It’s pretty hard to get away from the hustle and bustle while on the island. Thankfully, it’s easy to leave Singapore and travel around Southeast Asia but sometimes you want to be spontaneous and not go on an… Continue reading
How do you celebrate Halloween without pumpkins? Or easy access to “fun size” candy? What about when there is only one store that stocks the “off the shelf” Halloween costumes? Can you still “trick or treat” when it’s not a holiday widely recognized by the local community? I never thought about these things until I… Continue reading