MetroResidences | Singapore
Expat Life
MetroResidences | Singapore
Expat Life
One’s never too busy to make time for a quick read before bedtime or during the commute to work. Whether you’re an avid reader or not, make room on your…
riley2018-07-02
Before you can be qualified and labelled as an expat of Singapore, first you’ll have to go through the trials and tribulations of being a tourist. So here are the…
riley2018-05-21
So you’re settled in: you’ve got your job, your serviced apartment and your kids all here in one piece. Now the next step’s getting everyone’s life started. After-work for you…
riley2018-05-14
Yes, right from the taps of your serviced apartments. Singapore's tap water comes from four sources - the water from the local catchment, imported water (bought mainly from Malaysia), NEWater…
riley2018-05-08
Homesickness is not so much a culture shock, or hatred for your newly found troubles whilst travelling for business. It’s about missing your life back at home. As much as…
riley2018-05-04
Ever wandered outside of the serviced apartments in Singapore and noticed coffee shops (referred to as kopitiams) fitted under apartment blocks or food courts with drinks stall that doesn’t seem to…
riley2018-04-30
Sometimes, all you need is a little getaway. If you’re halfway across the world, the last thing you’d want to do is pass up the opportunity to explore the neighbouring…
riley2018-04-25
We too, never thought we’d hit 3 parts solely to grocery shopping. However, we are as dedicated to expat living as we are to the serviced apartments you live in.…
riley2018-04-19
Even though the stigma of using dating apps is probably long gone, they still might not be your thing. Swiping past tons of profiles just to get to one that…
riley2018-04-17
For the Singapore expat on a tight budget, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that Singapore isn’t just high fashion brands and consumer goods. If you need to save and…
riley2018-04-13
Working from home might sound like a great idea - a break from the boss, no workplace distractions or annoying colleagues to distract you from getting things done. This blessing…
riley2018-04-11
Being a single expat holed up in your serviced apartment can be pretty lonely, it's hard to be in a place without a loved one. In Singapore, expats dating each…
riley2018-04-05
Travelling is a tricky business. For the expat on the move, your smartphone is probably the most important object in your pocket, even if you’re just travelling from your serviced…
riley2018-04-03
Singapore has been named the world’s most expensive city for expats for 5 years in a row according to the EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit). With everything from cars to groceries…
riley2018-03-26
Choosing the right accommodation is important even if you’re just looking for temporary housing. Whether you’re here for a short assignment, on an extended holiday, waiting for your house to…
riley2018-03-20
Set your first step onto Singapore and you’re probably already hearing it - there is good food almost everywhere. However, with a million foreigners living here, perhaps the Singaporean food…
riley2018-03-19
Shopping online might seem like a universal thing but with delivery fees, different location and other factors to take into consideration, the shopaholic expat might get a little confused. So here's…
riley2018-03-15
The efficiency of the Singapore public transportation is great - when it's working efficiently. No one wants to squeeze with hundreds of others in shuttle buses just to get home…
riley2018-03-13
Have you been itching to get out of your serviced apartment and into a car to just cruise? Well, you’ll need a license here to do that, so here’s how.…
riley2018-03-07