55 Things That Happen When Becoming an Expat
A plethora of bizarro scenarios occur in expat life, that will have you questioning, “am I the only one having to deal with this?” While it might seem to be an, ‘is it…
How to Cope Being Away From Family During the Holidays| Expat Dream Team 9#
It’s universally clear that 2020 has been less than. And the holiday season is making no exception. This year many individuals are making the tough decision to stay home for the holidays. Which…
Slang in Singapore | Phrases That Will Prepare You For Your Arrival
Singapore’s density is not just packed with people, but in language as well. While there are 4 official languages. A good portion of the population also speak the surrounding countries’ native tongues and…
Expatriates Reveal: 24 Cultural Differences | Expat Dream Team 8#
When living abroad, expatriates shift gears towards living in a ”new normal.” We turn off our cruise control mode, press on the gas to accelerate, and change lanes to merge onto Cultural Immersion…
Three Years Living Abroad | Singapore Expat Lifestyle
Time is the biggest measurement of how we structure, identify, and put emphasis on events. This month marks my 3-year expat-iversary. And as an expatriate, it’s cathartic to reflect on the past years’…
The Original Tiger King | Haw Par Village 虎豹別墅
While Netflix showed us the American version of a Tiger King. The OG Tiger King had already came and went. Long before Joe Exotic started his calamity of murder (for hire), mayhem, and…
Expat Entrepreneurs | Expat Dream Team #7
If expats know one thing, it’s how to be savvy. Facing new obstacles on the regular is the yoozh in expat life (and unfortunately unavoidable). This is how expatriates become adaptable and resilient.…
American Expats Living Abroad | Expat Dream Team 6#
Ever wonder, ‘what life is like living abroad, and how do people become an expat?’ If so, you’re not alone. Many others have pondered the same thought. And some of those ponderers made…
Splat Paint House | Unleash Your Inner Artist
Imagine a place where you can throw paint against a wall and NOT get in trouble. In fact, imagine a place that not only encourages you to be messy with paint but also…
A Once in a Lifetime Moment That I Never Want to Experience Again | Year 3# Life in Singapore during Covid-19
At the start of the island’s circuit breaker (Singapore’s term for lockdown), I went on plenty of walks around our neighborhood. I caught many sunsets, discovered tucked away hidden gems in the Gardens…
