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      • Explore Komodo National Park
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      • Big Buddha Hong Kong
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      • Where to Find Nature in Tokyo, Japan
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      • Discover Adventure in Ipoh, Malaysia
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      • Easy 8 Simple Tips to Know Before Visiting Singapore
      • What to do during a layover in Singapore
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      • Beautiful trails in Taipei City
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What Expat Life in Singapore is Really Like

An American Perspective about Expat Life in Singapore This month I’m celebrating my 2nd year living the expat life in Singapore. While my expat years are teeny tiny in comparison…

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62 Unwritten Rules in 14 Countries | Expat Dream Team 1#

Learn these unwritten rules from around the world. As an expatriate travel blogger. I thought it’s about time, to do a roundup on the unwritten rules in countries, contributed by…

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November 7, 2019
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52 Savvy Travel Tips & Hacks

How to travel win, every single time. Traveling for some can take a lot of preparation. While for others, it’s a walk in the park. #justanotherdayattheoffice. No matter what’s the…

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March 20, 2019
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Top Advice from Expats Around the World | Expat Dream Team 4#

Here is another group collaboration for the #ExpatDreamTeam edition. In this group collaboration, I’ve asked a few expatriates what their take is, about the following: 1) What was the best…

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April 8, 2020
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What are the Best Travel Gifts?

A list of travel gifts that save time, provide convenience & will be actually used. It can be very challenging to figure out which travel gifts are essential for that…

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August 17, 2019
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Durian the King of Fruits

Why is durian banned, why is it so stinky, why are investors taking stock in durian, a durian was auctioned off for $9K and what was my first taste of…

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    How to travel smarter during the holidays. Traveling during the holidays is a big migration that’s felt around the world. Whether it’s traveling during the holidays (Christmas, New Years, etc.). Or seasonal travel;…

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    20 hrs to a 6 hr layover; there’s plenty to do in Singapore. A layover in Singapore is, hands down the place where you want to spend a layover. Strong and weird statement,…

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    Best Day Trips from Ho Chi Minh

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    How to spend day trips from Ho Chi Minh – Travel Guide. The city that has multiple names. Ho Chi Minh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon. No…

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    15 Best Reasons Why to Visit Colmar, France

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    I had the pleasure to have a wonderful experience in Colmar France (located in the Alsace region of north-eastern France). My sis-in-law treated me to a day of charming villages, that is a…

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    Why Sustainable Tourism is important and best sustainable practices. What’s Sustainable Tourism? Sustainable tourism is visiting destinations in a manner that has a positive, long term impact on the destination’s social, economic and…

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    New Zealand is one of the top destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, hands down. With its’ diverse islands providing epic scenery for Lord of the Rings and endless outdoor activities. It’s no wonder the…

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Hi, I’m Sarah Emery.  A Filipina – British – American who’s exploring the world through an expatriate lens. Usually, I would only tell my insights and stories to my inner circle.  But this lifestyle is so transformative, that it’s too good not to share.

By sharing travel stories, and expat experiences. I hope to spark your sense of adventure, and curiosity about life abroad.  So much so, that you’re intrigued enough to engage with me on this shape shifting adventure.

Fun fact about me: 3 things I cannot live without.  My husband, my curiosity and WiFi (yes, in that order).  What are your 3?

 

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Reflections by the Bay 😁. This evening, I caugh Reflections by the Bay 😁. This evening, I caught a glimpse of Chinese New Year decorations at #gardensbythebay#urbanhiking #sarahwithasmile #yearoftheox #expatinsg #americanexpat #eveningexercise #livingabroad #naturelover
I’m not positive this is the same monkey I saw b I’m not positive this is the same monkey I saw back in September (scroll down in my feed). If so, he loves 💗 Gardens by the Bay. 🌳 🌊 🐒 🎡🇸🇬 😆#sarahwithasmile #thisissingapore #marinabay #gardensbythebay #urbanhiking #americanexpat #dailywalks #rediscoversingapore #livingabroad #monkeyseemonkeydo
I’m loving 🥰 the moody 🌊💙💚overcast w I’m loving 🥰 the moody 🌊💙💚overcast weather (aka the rainy season).It’s not - at all - sweater weather, but temps have dropped (79F/26C 😆), it’s breezy and there’s amazing cloud cover.Cheers to not sweating😓 in the first 5 mins of being outside🥵 ... it’s at least 10 mins now 😆.#rainyseason #coldertemps #sarahwithasmile #americanexpats #urbanhiking #livingabroad #seasia
The last 2 months of 2020 has been filled with lif The last 2 months of 2020 has been filled with life celebrations, holiday festivities, and much happiness, laughter & joy with lovely friends.We are on the up and up and we’re coming for ya’ 2021. 😁💪🏽❤️#expatsinsg #sarahwithasmile #Anewyear #americanexpat #withloveandlight #livingabroad
“Good looks don’t last, good cooking do.” - “Good looks don’t last, good cooking do.” - My Dad 😆 #thankyourfatherkids🎁 Papa Bob gifted me this book, about 17-18 yrs ago with this Christmas message.🥰Clearly, the book was just a side bonus to the real present. The gift was the message.🙅🏽‍♀️Which was .... don’t talk about yourself.  Always ask others about themselves #Ihavequestions🎉 🍽 And by George! Throw a damn good dinner party!🌟 My parents constantly instilled this in me & my brothers.👂🏽🗣 👏🏽 Practice the art of communication.Cheers 🥂 to the #giftthatkeepsongiving#teachmehowtocook #bettertogivethanreceive #artofcooking #artofconversation #stoptalkingaboutyourself #sarahwithasmile #bestpresentever #americanexpat #expatblogger #expatlife #spreadtheword❤️
When I was a kiddo, I grew up in suburbia 🏘 🇺🇸. I have fond memories of family drives around our neighborhood, ooooing and awwwwing at everyone’s Christmas decorations & lights 🌟🎠🎄😁 During these drives. My Dad would ask us to guess the exact time, we’d arrive home. Quickly, catching on to his game. I’d ask if I could drive in order to control our arrival time. 🚙💨 Never letting any of us win (or let me drive; I was, like 9 yrs) We’d always arrive home the time my Dad predicted. 😑😄 #thatguy🌃Fast forward to present day; city living. I’m fortunate and grateful to meander about & appreciate beautiful Christmas displays ✨ 💫⛄️ While this year’s holidays🎄 are definitely different to what anyone wants. There’s still plenty to be grateful for 🥰 ✨ Just look towards the light 💡☺️#keeppositive #christmasdecorationseverywhere #sarahwithasmile #urbanwalk #expatlife #americanexpat #urbanhike #thistooshallpass #bethelight✨
The lights are back on! 💡 What a lovely walkab The lights are back on! 💡 What a lovely walkabout this evening.  Happy December, indeed 🎄#expatliving #virtualtourguide #thisissingapore #expatexplorer #expatblogger #travelblogger #sarahwithasmile #livingabroad  #americanexpat #rediscoversingapore #singaporeforeveryone #wonderlustsingapore
Season’s Greetings is on point at Millenia Walk. Season’s Greetings is on point at Millenia Walk.  All you have to do is, look up 😁 Wowza!#symmetryphotography #expatliving #singaporearchitecture #virtualtourguide #thisissingapore #expatexplorer #expatblogger #travelblogger #sarahwithasmile #livingabroad  #americanexpat #rediscoversingapore #singaporeforeveryone #wonderlustsingapore
🗣🔊Yay!! It's another Expat Dream Team post! 🗣🔊Yay!! It's another Expat Dream Team post!🌎 We are heading around the world to chat with @mytheoryonblooming @siestaandsangria @expatnp @gwengetsglobal @kristen_helmstetter @theadventuresofanexpat @adventureswithcarole @knowledge.nutritionist @black_women_abroad @lindseyomall to find out what's normal in their HOST country, but is considered ODD in their HOME country. 🏡 🤷🏽‍♀️Come along to 10 countries; Switzerland 🇨🇭 , Thailand🇹🇭 , Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, South Korea🇰🇷 , Qatar 🇶🇦 , Malawi 🇲🇼, Spain 🇪🇸 , Italy🇮🇹 , Malaysia 🇲🇾 , and Vietnam 🇻🇳 .⛓ Click the link in my BIO. to find out these cultural differences.🙏🏽 A special thank you to all these lovely ladies.😊 I do hope everyone engages with each other,  and follows each other's IG / expat journey as well :)Cheers to connecting, sharing and learning each other’s stories.  #sharingiscaring💕#sarahwithasmile #expatdreamteam #expatblogger #virtualtourguide #expatriatesaroundtheworld #travelblogger #expatcommunity #citizensoftheworld #traveltheworld #globalcitizens
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