Don’t Forget your Culture, Visit a Museum in Singapore
My husband–being Asian and all–stressed one very important fact the first time I ever met his parents: “You must eat all your food. Every last … Read the rest
Getting to the Top in Singapore
Drenched in sweat, we walked slowly out of the dense rainforest. As I wiped sweat from my brow, then my neck, my chin and then … Read the rest
That Time Starfish Taught Us Literature in Singapore
Over the course of the school year, my students read the Odyssey, the famous Greek epic about a hero who overcomes all odds to return to … Read the rest
Part 2: Singapore Street Hawker, the “Yeah, I’ll Try That” Edition
There was a time not too long ago, when my culinary adventures started and ended with chicken. For a very long time, I was not … Read the rest
Part 1, Singapore Street Hawker: The “How Food Should Be” Edition
The mister – being Asian and all — has one very simple rule for food: Asian food is not supposed to be expensive. So, when … Read the rest
Raising Cane in Singapore
“You need to put that gum away, you don’t want to get caned.” With reluctant expediency, I stashed my gum at the request of the … Read the rest
