Japan – Skiing in Myoko Kogen
Some Japanese ski towns are so overrun they’re called ‘Kuta Beach on Ice’. Kieran Nash steers clear, and heads to unspoilt Myoko Kogen for some uninterrupted runs.It’s below freezing outside, but I’m sweating.Rushing past...
Getting Ready for Your Move to Australia
Some of the things you need to start thinking about are: Australian custom authorities and laws are deemed to be one of the sternest in the world which means that the carrying of your...
Check Out: Green Singapore
Singapore might be a bustling, high density city, but there are many pockets of green space and businesses that celebrate sustainability. Treat yourself and the planet this month and visit some of these eco spots around the island.
ANZA Quilters: Stitching for Charity
Regardless of nationality, something all quilters love to do is get together for a chat, some stitching and to learn some new skills from each other.
In recent years our membership has fluctuated and...
A common expat achilles heel – Plantar Fasciitis
A health problem that has struck Kathy Chamberlain and indeed many expats ‘of a certain age’ soon after their arrival in Singapore is the very painful and inconvenient condition of Plantar Fasciitis (pronounced fash-ee-eye-tus). Apparently striking...
Men & mental health: A GP’s perspective
Why the journey towards mental regeneration is crucial for men to thrive in all aspects of life
Trigger Happy – Improving your Holiday Snaps
Part of the appeal of living in Asia is travelling to interesting places and experiencing different cultures and photography is a great way to capture those memories and share the experiences. However, many people...
Finding the Right Hat for You
By Kathy Campbell – Hats Off-Handcrafted Headwear For Very Special Occasions.
As the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival approaches, and you start to gather your thoughts on what dress you will be wearing to this year’s...
JCU: Exploring the World of Commerce
The Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCU) offers students the skills and knowledge to succeed in the crucial field of finance.
Foodie Motorbike Tour – Saigon
Combining both elements of wonderfully fresh Vietnamese food and overwhelming traffic, a foodie motorbike tour of the city is a great way of exploring Ho Chi Min City, formerly known as Saigon. Kathy Chamberlain...