In Beijing, it was popular –among westerners and locals alike – to be treated for a variety of ailments with cupping. One of my neighbors, Hilde, was a practitioner of this ancient Chinese medicinal art when she lived in her native country of Norway. While in Beijing, she became the recipient of cupping treatment when […]
Lovely Laksa (Singapore and Malaysia)
One of the most famous and popular dishes in Singapore is laksa, a thick, creamy, and utterly delicious curry soup. Since moving here, I have learned that laksa has roots beyond Singapore. On a trip to Melaka earlier this year, a local informed me that Malaysians also claim this dish as their own. Indeed, he […]
17 Free or Inexpensive Things to do in Singapore with Children
Singapore is an expensive place to live. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2011 World Cost of Living Survey, our little slice of paradise is the tenth most costly city in the world, but don’t panic. Despite this alarming news, there are a surprising number of things to do here that won’t break the bank. […]