As much as it's one of the top travel trends of 2023, travelling alone for the first time is daunting. You have to do literally everything, everything, by yourself. You're…
naren2023-01-13
It's as iconic as the Merlion and the Marina Bay Sands. Singapore's subway system, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), is a gleaming testament to the success of its urban planning.…
naren2022-12-30
What. a. year. According to Savills, private residential rents were at the highest since the start of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's time series in 4Q1998. Yet Singapore's serviced apartment market persevered. Right…
naren2022-12-23
How do we move forward in a moment when we need comfort the most? As we welcome a new year, a new year that seems frightful and promising at the…
naren2022-12-14
Short-term rentals in Singapore get no love. The public is encouraged to suss out illegal short-term rentals. Even the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has an online portal where you can submit a report. It…
naren2022-12-09
Moving your family to Singapore is a behemoth of a feat. Any parent who has done so deserves an award because the to-do list must seem like one sent from…
naren2022-12-06
When I finished the first draft of this article about expat dating in Singapore, I was thinking, am I that jaded? Have I lost so much of my hope? It…
naren2022-11-28
This may sound like a radical concept, but people have lived where they worked for most of history. The farmer lives on the farm. Carpenters live with their workshops. The…
naren2022-11-17
It's easy to go overboard when it comes to kitchenware. One trip to IKEA is all you need to fill up your shelves with pots and pans, and everyone loves…
naren2022-11-11