Category Archives: Shopping

Things and places in Singapore that I miss 6-10

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Expat Bostonians

Continuing Friday’s post of things and places I miss in Singapore. Seeing Crazy Rich Asians made me nostalgic for my Singapore. 6. Kaleidoscope Therapy Centre was a huge help to Rhi as we began to identify and work on her … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Culture Shock, customs, Education, Holidays, Leaving Singapore, Pictures, Random Stuff, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids | Tagged Democrats Abroad, Diwali, expat bostonians, Kaleidoscope Therapy, Lao Shi, little india, mandarin, River Hong Bao | Comments Off

Things and places I miss in Singapore 1-5

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Expat Bostonians

Watching Crazy Rich Asians made me wish they’d shown more of Singapore. So I thought I’d compile an off the cuff, not in any order list of places I miss in Singapore. Brinda’s has amazing Indian food. The only things I … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Before the Move, Culture Shock, food/drink, general places, Leaving Singapore, Pictures, Places to Eat, Random Stuff, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids | Tagged Amazonia, Brindis, Kidzania, Mustafa, Toni and Guy | Comments Off

“How do you and your kids enjoy life in Singapore?”

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Expat Bostonians

I’ve recently been emailing with a potential expat. I had a number of Singaporean expats respond to my emails, answer questions, and generally be a great resource for our move. Some of them are now irl friends (or were and … Continue reading →

Posted in Assimilation, Attractions, Before the Move, Culture Shock, Expat to Expat Advice, Helpers, Shopping, Singapore, Theater/Shows/Events, Third Culture Kids, Uniquely Singapore, With Kids | Tagged amazon global, culture shock, expat bostonians, expat life, expat moving to singapore, expat to expat advice, moving to singapore, what is like to live in singapore | 7 Comments

NoQ is no more

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

The online bookstore NoQ has closed. I once reviewed them and in return for doing so had an active discount code for the website. I have deleted that post to prevent confusion. If you are looking to buy books online, … Continue reading →

Posted in Shopping, Singapore | Tagged books, expat bostonians, NoQ, online book stores | Comments Off

Wordless Wednesday–Near the ArtScience Museum

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

The weird effect is due to my lens fogging over after leaving air conditioning Water Lillies in the pond by the ArtScience Museum View of the city skyline as seen from MBS ArtScience and the Marina Bay area Skyscrapers Looking … Continue reading →

Posted in general places, Pictures, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore | Tagged ArtScience Museum, Asia, expat blog, Marina Bay, Marina Bay Sands, photo post, Singapore, Singapore photos, water lillies | Comments Off

Exploring Singapore: Changi Airport

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

Changi Airport in Singapore has been recognized as one of the best airports in the world. While I have flown in and out of Changi for four years, I’ve never really had a chance to explore it. We often have … Continue reading →

Posted in airports, general places, Places to Eat, Shopping, Singapore, Travel, Uniquely Singapore | Tagged Butterfly Garden, Cactus Garden, Changi airport, Koi Ponds, massages, movie theater, Terminal 1, Terminal 3, world's best airport | 1 Comment

Exploring Singapore: Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

In February I went to go visit Hay Dairy Farm. I tried, and failed, to visit Bollywood Veggies. On Monday I tried and failed to visit Bollywood Veggies again. Since vegetables weren’t on the table (pun intended), I stopped off … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, general places, Pictures, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore | Tagged american expat blog, ceramics, dragon kiln, exploring singapore, pottery jungle, pottery singapore, pottery wheels, Singapore, singapore artists, thow kwang industries, unique shopping experiences | 2 Comments

Wordless Wednesday–Kampong Glam

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

Posted in general places, Pictures, Shopping, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore | Tagged american expat blog, arab street, Asia, clothes shops, expat blog, exploring singapore, kampong, kampong glam, Singapore, singapore malay neighborhood, sultan masjid, sultan mosque | Comments Off

The Uncomfortable Truth about Toys in Singapore

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Expat Bostonians

Around this time of year I start spending a lot of time at toy stores; Rhi’s second birthday is in October, Ellie turns five in November, and both girls get Christmas gifts. Before I actually went shopping, I began to … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture Shock, Identity, Shopping, Singapore, Third Culture Kids, With Kids | 7 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Wikki Stix

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Expat Bostonians

Elanor is all about “projects,” so when I was offered a chance to review Wikki Stix**, I knew E would like to try them. I was happy to find a project that didn’t involve cleaning paint, glue, or other nonsense … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures, Random Stuff, Shopping, Singapore, Sponsored Posts, With Kids | 2 Comments