Expat Childcare in Singapore

Child care is a significant concern for many parents, especially in families where both parents work. You can find a variety of childcare options and facilities in Singapore, and while citizens are eligible for a certain amount of subsidisation in health care as well as child care, foreigners and expats usually need to pay full … Read more

Pregnancy and Childbirth in Singapore

Giving birth in a foreign country can be a stressful and difficult affair, especially if you do not have the support system of family and friends. However, the fact that Singapore is home to excellent hospitals that offer world class medical care makes it easier for expats from all over the world to have a … Read more

Sticking to a Budget in Singapore

by Alexandra Sheehan When I was living in Singapore, I got really sick of spending money. It felt as though I was constantly opening my wallet and watching those pastel coloured bills fly away at a surprisingly rapid rate. I kissed those hard earned dollars good-bye far too often for my liking. As time went … Read more

Poppy Mason-Watts, Singapore

Who are you? I’m Poppy, a London PR girl, travel junkie, who has picked up and moved to Singapore. I also write the blog A Brit in Singapore all about my adventures and disasters living in Singapore. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Singapore about nine months ago. My partner … Read more

Relocating Your Pet To Singapore – Info For Expats

Relocating to a new country means having to adapt to a completely new environment, and all of us react in a certain way to change. But while we often think about the repercussions of moving on us and our family, we often forget the effect that it can have on our pets! For pet owners … Read more

Employing a Maid in Singapore

Singapore has always been a popular tourist destination, but in recent times, it has also become one of the most important business and commercial hubs in Asia. As such, Singapore has a growing population of foreign workers. Settling down in a new country means having to adapt and learn the local ways at least to … Read more

Pallavi Puri, Singapore

Who are you? My name is Pallavi and I am an Indian expatriate living in Singapore. After working/touring the world with British Airways for four years, I finally touched down on this sunny little island in 2011 and since then it has become my second home. Currently I work in corporate sales and during my … Read more

Niki, Singapore

Who are you? I am a wife of 18 years and mother of three teenage boys, who range in age from 13 to nearly 17. I’m a U.S. citizen, but after marrying my Canadian husband, we lived in Montreal, Quebec for 17 years. My husband has been working in importing for nearly his whole career … Read more

Janine Clements, Singapore

Who are you? Janine Clements, freelance writer, expat mum and travel junkie from the UK. I also write the blog 21st Century Mummy, which is all about the life, loves and lessons of a british expat mum living in Singapore. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Singapore 2 years ago … Read more

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