Lauren Tepaske
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Which Holidays Are Celebrated in Singapore?
You might want to make sure you’ve gone to the toilet and settled yourself in for a nice, long read because this one spiraled out of control. This post has been in the works for a long time and the more I worked on it, and the longer it took to write, the more I…
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Traveling in New Zealand
Nearly 10 years ago Marcus came up with a plan to travel from where we lived on the coast of North Carolina to Minnesota, a 1,337-mile journey. The girls were all of 2 years old and 10 months old, respectively, and there wasn’t enough Zanax in the world that would have convinced me it was…
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How to See Taylor Swift in Singapore
It’s me. Hi. I’m the one who doesn’t write like she should, it’s me. Taylor Swift mania has come and gone in Singapore. It was a long time coming as tickets went on sale what feels like forever ago and the chaos that ensued was, well, chaotic. Luckily, neither of my girls were huge fans…
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How to Not Be Afraid of Flying Snakes in Singapore
The key to not being afraid of the flying snakes in Singapore is to focus on the other, more deadly snakes. Remember that time I was worried about flying snakes? Those were simpler times. I’ve always known Singapore was home to the king cobra and reticulated python but I chose to ignore that information. What…
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Can We Talk About the Snakes?
I started writing this post when we first moved to Singapore, nearly two years ago, and I am so glad I never finished it because, y’all. Y’all. To quote the ever-eloquent Samuel L. Jackson, there are “motherfuckin’ FLYING snakes” in Singapore. When we first got here I was mostly concerned with all of the highly…
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What to Expect When Visiting Singapore
Mind you, this is by no means an extensive list. Also, due to our location and living in a rather high-end part of town, my life in Singapore is quite skewed. But, for the most part, these are some of the things you can expect upon a visit to Singapore: 1. If there is an…
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A Visit to Phra Nang Cave
I recently went on a fabulous girl’s weekend to Krabi, Thailand. Before you ask, no, I don’t know whose life I am living. No, I do not want to give this up. Yes, I could stay here forever. Krabi is home to the Phra Nang Princess Cave which is a must-see if you are planning…
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Parenting Singaporean Style
What I’m about to say, please don’t take as a blanket statement for all Singaporeans. Just like Americans don’t want to all be labeled as gun-toting child killers, I’m sure Singaporeans don’t all want to be labeled as blasé parents. But recently, a real-life Singaporean (I point this out only to say these were his…
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Owning a Pet in Singapore
Have I mentioned that Singapore is a country full of rules and regulations? And have I also mentioned that making heads or tails (no pun intended for this particular animal post) can be exasperating? In case I haven’t, the answer to both questions is, “it is.” Owning a pet in Singapore is full of rules…
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What It’s Like Living in Singapore
Riddle me this: At every ATM you can make a withdrawal but not at every ATM can you make a deposit. And not every deposit can be made with commemorative notes and how to tell the difference between a regular note and a commemorative note has yet to be discovered. What am I? (Answer: Extremely…
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