blog imageLifestyleSingapore Public Holidays 2024 – mark your calendars

2024 is the year for you to take your leave and head for exotic vacations with Instarem amaze card! So, don't wait! Start planning your amazing trip right away.

15 Jan 20241 min read
blog imageLifestyleBangkok tailor: 23 places to tailor clothes in Bangkok 

Got a trip to Bangkok on the horizon and considering getting some of your clothes tailor-made? Smart move! Bangkok is renowned for its tailoring services. Yes, we can literally hear you asking: how much to tailor a suit in Bangkok? average price of tailored suit in Bangkok where to tailor clothes in Bangkok? How long ...

11 Jan 202415 mins read
blog imageExpat lifeCulture shock as an expat: What you need to know

Culture shock is a feeling of disorientation that can occur when you are exposed to a new culture or way of life. Here are some tips to ease the transition.

09 Jan 20248 mins read
blog imageLifestyleGhibli museum: A complete guide for Studio Ghibli Fans

Have you heard of the Ghibli Museum? If you’re a fan of Miyazaki Hayao’s Studio Ghibli and their beautiful animations, you’ll definitely want to add this museum to your bucket list. Although it’s often referred to as the Totoro museum in Japan, there’s so much more to see beyond the large welcoming Totoro at the ...

24 Dec 202312 mins read
blog imageExpat life10 new year traditions from around the world

From eating lucky foods to wearing special underwear, people around the world have all sorts of traditions designed to bring them good fortune in the new year.

06 Dec 202310 mins read
blog imageExpat life10 spectacular cities to visit on New Year’s Eve

As we countdown to 2023, it’s time to start planning your New Year’s Eve celebrations! Here are 10 great cities to ring in the new year.

27 Nov 20239 mins read
blog imageExpat lifeNRE vs. NRO account: The ultimate A-Z guide

The Indian economy has grown leaps and bounds over the years. Many Indians have made an impressive mark globally across different industries, sectors, and segments. This has inspired numerous young Indians to fulfill their dreams regardless of geographical boundaries.  Living abroad is a dream many Indians aspire to. However, managing money in India has always ...

06 Nov 202311 mins read
blog imageExpat lifeAustralian citizenship for Indians 2024: A step-by-step guide

Australia is a peaceful country with beautiful landscapes and a pleasant climate throughout the year. The country has a stable economy and offers ample job opportunities to the skilled and experienced workforce across different sectors.  However, the country has been facing persistent domestic skill shortages over the last few years. To meet the increasing demand ...

06 Nov 202313 mins read
blog imageLifestyleSanta Claus Village: The ultimate winter wonderland guide

Since we were little, we’ve all heard the stories about Santa Claus working tirelessly on Christmas. He loads up his workshop-made toys onto a sleigh, guided by his trusty reindeer, and slides down chimneys (or maybe our HDB rubbish chutes for Singaporeans) to deliver gifts to all the good kids.   Now, we might have ...

03 Nov 202317 mins read