Singapore is a bustling and cosmopolitan city, with a constant influx of visitors from abroad. When it comes to turning their stay into an experience, it is easy to assume that hotels usually have the upper-hand. After all, hotels get access to the convenience of full-time staff who get to see, and have direct interaction…
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Being away from home for a prolonged period of time can be a lonely experience for some, especially when they have friends and family back home waiting for them. No matter how gorgeous their long-term service apartments in Singapore are, they understandably will never feel like home. However, this doesn’t mean that there’s nothing you…
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Whenever you think of travelling, putting up at a respectable hotel is usually the first thing that comes to mind; after all, they are ubiquitous and often conveniently located near major landmarks. However, if you want to take your travel experience up a notch and bring all the creature comforts of a regular home abroad…
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Living on your own in a new country can be an isolated experience initially, being away from friends and families in a land far away, swaying to wherever the winds of change take you. One of the best ways to retain some kind of control over your life is to cook your own meals; not…
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Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) is one of the country’s most important districts, as it is home to some of the world’s leading brands in various industries. Once merely a corporate hotspot, it has been dramatically transformed over the years to a more vibrant and happening area whilst thoughtfully retaining some of its treasured historical…
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Source : Jon Chiang on Flickr Clementi is one of Singapore’s oldest neighbourhoods. Once a nondescript swampland, it has been transformed across 50 years into a bustling heartland today. Despite more modern amenities being gradually introduced, Clementi, which also encompasses the West Coast area, is still largely a traditional town, with a traditional way of…
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Source: Wikipedia If there ever was a face for Singapore’s dedicated hub that champions emerging businesses and innovative technology, it would have to be the One-North district, situated near Buona Vista. Home to about 400 leading companies in media, research, science, and infocomm technology, including Lucasfilm, Autodesk, and many more. If you’re an expat moving…
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Whenever most people think about expat living and monthly serviced apartments in Singapore, places like Bras Basah, Orchard, and other centrally located areas are usually preferred for their close proximity to Singapore’s Central Business District, where many expats tend to work. However, given the country’s efficient and convenient public transportation system, it’s also worth considering…
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Nestled near the heart of Singapore is the quiet neighbourhood of Queenstown, home to many firsts in Singapore — the first sports complex, the first HDB flats, as well as being the nation’s first satellite town. Apart from its history, Queenstown has remained, for the most part, a sleepy, inconspicuous neighbourhood; but contrary to popular…
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As the age-old adage goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Similarly, the best way to fully immerse yourself when you’re visiting Singapore is to live like a local. This can be difficult to accomplish when you’re staying at hotels, as they are often situated away from the heartlands and other areas in…
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