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I grew up in Singapore and am presently living in UK. I am a thinker and I am glad to be able to transform my thoughts and experience into words.

Topics that deal with self development, health, lifestyle and travel are some of my favourites. Having worked

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Important tips to remember when traveling: 2 of 55
It's a joy to be able to travel to new places, explore different cultures and visit the many wonders of the world. Travelling broadens our horizon, widen our perspective of life and most importantly, it could help us relax. Travelling is an enjoyable experience hence we should minimise as much as possible any unforeseen occu... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) The benefits of travel in your life experiences: 2 of 41
There are lots of benefits in traveling. I didn't start traveling till I was in my 20s. Perhaps it was the fear of the unknown and even fear of flying but since I went for my first holiday to Australia, I have never looked back.I am sure there are people with genuine reasons for not travelling. Some people may be afraid of fl... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Five ways to look younger instantly: 2 of 39
Looking young is not about vanity. All of us deserve to look good and one of the most natural ways of looking young is maintaining good health and good habits. Of course, there are ways of looking young using cosmetics or through cosmetic surgery, however, these are only temporary and short term remedy. Here are 5 ways to l... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Departed: 3 of 48
The Departed story is very similar to a Hong Kong film production. As a matter of fact, it is an adaptation of the smash crime thriller, Internal Affairs which uncovers corruption in the Hong Kong police force and its involvement with the triads and they subsequently made 2 sequels. Martin Scorsese put the story together in 2... More..
Travel > Asia Travel destinations: Singapore: 2 of 22
Singapore is a small country in size but an economic giant especially in South East Asia. Singapore is situated at the south tip of Malaysia, just one degree north of the equator.It is well known that Singapore is a modern city and a haven for shoppers and food enthusiast. Having been a local there for most of my life, let me... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Outside motivation or self-motivation: Which is stronger?: 1 of 10
Motivation is defined as the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behaviour. Motivation drives us towards achievement our goals, give us a reason to do things that is required to reach our goal. When we say we are motivated to do something, this motivation could come from people we meet or stories we hear. ... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) Travel destinations: Bruges, Belgium: 1 of 8
Bruges is a beautiful medieval city in Belgium. Bruges was one of the first cities I visited in Europe. We were in Bruges during February, which was still cold and wet. However, the beauty and tranquil setting of the city centre compensate for it.Bruges is often referred as "The Venice of the North". The canals connects the s... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to survive the emotional stress of the recession: 1 of 8
It is a reality; the world is in a recession. The stress of whether your job is secure and if you are not working, where and how to look for work and how to pay your bills could be damaging emotionally.Recession is defined as a prolonged period of time usually from 6 to 12 months, when the economy is slowing down or contracti... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Keys to a successful relationship: 7 of 54
No relationship is a bed of roses. Arguments, misunderstanding, fear and suspicion do occur in most relationship. The key to successful relationship is ensuring that such problems are minimal. There are many keys to successful relationship and they are: 1. Effective communication is one of the key to a successful r... More..
Relationships & Family > Online Dating Secrets to using online dating services: 2 of 14
As online dating becomes more popular, there is also an increase influx of internet dating sites. With so many online services available, it can be confusing on which site to use. The secret to using online dating service is choosing the site that best serves your needs.What are the criteria of finding the right person? Is it... More..