Jennifer Gargiulo, Singapore

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

Networking Tips for New Expats in Singapore

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,

Delia Olmedo, Singapore

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

Expat Life in Singapore – The Basics

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

Alexandra Sheehan

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

Basic Healthcare in Singapore – A Guide for Expats

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

Medical Tourism in Singapore

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

Bryan Norman, Bayshore Park

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