Who are you? I’m a writer, university lecturer, and a mom. Spent childhood in Verona, studied philosophy at Vassar and got a PhD after my first son was born. I now live in Singapore with my husband Michele and two children Alexander and Eliot. I also write a blog called Diary of An Expat in … Read more
by Alexandra Sheehan The expat community in Singapore is a huge, dynamic group of individuals. You will have no problem whatsoever finding a group of non-locals to relate to and hang out with. However, because of its unique cultural makeup, Singapore has a very different social scene than what you may be used to, one … Read more
Who are you? My name is Delia Olmedo, I am originally from Paraguay. I am a 34-year-old and crazy about challenges. My first one was at 16-years-old when I decided to become a foreign exchange student in the USA. After that I just could not stop traveling, went to University in Brazil from where I … Read more
by Alexandra Sheehan So you’re moving to Singapore, a mysterious little treasure found at the foot of Malaysia in between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This tiny country isn’t really famous for much, and it is not often that we hear about it in the news. It is extremely unique, a mixture of Asian, European … Read more
Who are you? My name is Alexandra Sheehan and I am a 24-year-old freelance writer, blogger and editor. I also manage my own blog at thesearemysheehanigans.com. After graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications and Leadership Studies, I decided to work and travel abroad. I went to New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Turkey, Singapore … Read more
Healthcare standards in Singapore are high and all practising medical professionals are required by law to be registered with the government. Expatriates may find some differences in Singapore’s approach to medical treatment as compared to their home countries, but access to healthcare for anyone is generally good in Singapore. As a working expatriate, bear in … Read more
In this age of globalization, the dissolving of barriers which previously impeded travel among countries has led to unprecedented movement of people across borders, seeking a better life for themselves or their families. Many citizens are plagued by inadequate healthcare programmes and experience difficulty in getting specialized treatment for their healthcare needs at a reasonable … Read more
My name is Bryan Norman. I’m from The Netherlands’ Antilles, but I’ve lived in Holland, UK and Australia. I moved to Singapore in 2005 after spending a month here each year since 2003. I prefer a tropical climate and I like to live close to the sea. Singapore has both, as well as great food, … Read more