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



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