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Pros & Cons of Living in Singapore

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by Julia

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

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American Education System vs. Singapore Education System

Posted on September 1, 2021March 21, 2023 by Julia

Whoa! This is a big topic but, I’ll do my best to give an overview. Many of you, are either familiar with American education or with Singapore education but you may not know how things work on the other side. I’m still learning but since I get a lot of questions from friends and family… Continue reading

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In Search of Light

Posted on October 8, 2020December 2, 2021 by Julia

I find myself in an interesting position here in Singapore where I straddle two different worlds. The first is the expat world where things resemble life back home but are more cosmopolitan and more expensive. Yet, I don’t live in the downtown area close to public transit and I’m not that close to the multinational… Continue reading

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An American expat married to a Singaporean, living in a multigenerational household. Join me as I sift through local life, sights, and delights.
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