Amelia Chia

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Deputy Editor at Vogue Singapore

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Entering a new phase of life with Glenda Chong

1 month ago | herworld.com | Amelia Chia

If the practice of Chinese post-partum confinement had a grading system, Glenda Chong would get top marks. The 52-year-old newscaster is five weeks post-partum after the birth of her first child when I meet her for brunch at the verdant Wildseed Cafe in Seletar, and this interview session is the first time she’s left home for a reason other than to visit the doctor’s clinic.
Where to eat, drink and stay in Niseko, Japan

2 months ago | vogue.sg | Amelia Chia

Niseko in the south-west of Hokkaido is the kind of adult-friendly winter playground you have always dreamed of, except in reality, it is better than the depths of your imagination. Drawing a beautifully diverse crowd of both tourists and staff, it is a wonderland of luxury hotels, powdery slopes, trendy restaurants and cosy cafes teeming with people seeking a holiday unlike any other. The snow here in February was fine and fresh, which made for impeccable pistes and excellent ski conditions.
One on One With Paula Taylor, The Thai-British Celebrity Whose First Love Is Travel

Mar 10, 2025 | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Amelia Chia |Celeb Nomads

“I feel like I’m always living in a box,” Paula Taylor says, laughing. She looks resplendent in light makeup and a white sleeveless top with ribbons down the front. “I moved back to Thailand about two months ago, and while I love being on the go, it honestly has been non-stop.”The Thai-British actress and model has lived around the world since she was born, but has moved back to her place of birth, Bangkok, earlier this year.
微醺地圖｜葡萄酒控必收，8間「新加坡Wine Bar」推薦！美酒搭配美食，極大化你的品酒體驗

Feb 10, 2025 | vogue.com.tw | Amelia Chia |Elizabeth Chee |JR Wu |Chara Yu

Wine bar 為什麼越來越受歡迎？對於葡萄酒玩家來說，wine bar 的吸引力是顯而易見的。專業的 wine bar 透過引入世界各地的新葡萄酒品牌，創意搭配充滿在地風味的料理，歌頌葡萄酒這一門讓人微醺藝術。不拘一格的酒吧氛圍當然也為品酒愛好者的飲酒體驗提供了更多享受，但讓 wine bar 風靡全球的根本原因到底是什麼？新加坡人氣酒吧「Fool Wine Bar」的首席侍酒師 Davis Tan 便解釋，全球酒莊正在努力擴大亞洲市場，以新加坡和香港等地的葡萄酒愛好者作為高標準的顧客，供應各種優雅品味的風味葡萄酒。「經銷商變得更加注重質量。」Davis 說明道，並透露他自己是以葡萄酒的溫控存儲和高級玻璃酒杯作為提升品酒體驗的努力目標。「在過去的十年裡，人們一直不斷地努力挖掘更獨特、更新的葡萄酒產區，也注重生產商和風格發展。」他補充道。...
The Great Victorian Bathing Trail is the Australian road trip you need to take to start the year right

Jan 23, 2025 | vogue.sg | Amelia Chia

When you think of the state of Victoria in Australia, the iconic graffiti-covered laneways and trendy cafes of Melbourne might be the first thing that comes to mind. A road trip along the majestic coast might come a close second. But in the last year, a new wellness trend has emerged in the form of bathing culture, making the most out of Victoria’s incredible subsurface geothermal water.
5 Best Restaurants to Book in Niseko, According to Actress and Model Paula Taylor

Dec 6, 2024 | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Amelia Chia |Celeb Nomads

Travel is the greatest reset — this is something Paula Taylor really believes in. The Thai-British actress and model who graces the cover of WanderLuxe’s current issue says that “travel energises her “ and she’s been circling the globe since moving to Perth at two weeks old. Today, Taylor is living back in her soul city of Bangkok, but still often goes on spontaneous trips.
Checking in: At Patina Maldives, conviviality and solitude come together as one

Aug 4, 2024 | vogue.sg | Amelia Chia

Elevator pitchPatina is a brand-new hospitality concept by the Capella Hotel Group, and its first offshoot is located on the pristine Fari Islands in the Maldives. For seasoned guests of the luxury hotel brand, the intrigue of what Patina Maldives could offer is enough to draw them to the island to see how it measures up. For the rest of us, the appeal of Patina Maldives comes in its inspiring architecture, a record number of dining spots and diversity of accommodation options.
The wild wonders of Australia’s Kangaroo Island invite unparalleled renewal and rejuvenation

Jun 25, 2024 | vogue.sg | Amelia Chia

I am in the thick of one of those moments city dwellers like me truly relish. Against the inky dark sky, my senses are heightened to the comforting sound of curling ocean waves and the night breeze, which float gently into our accommodation. As I tuck into a bowl of home-made cauliflower soup, there comes a faint, scratching noise—tap, tap tap, like nails rapping on glass. Tamsin Wendt, my host at Oceanview Eco Villas on Kangaroo Island, turns towards the door with a grin.
“It really is everything that I need”: Yip Pin Xiu on why Apple’s accessibility features are second to none

Jun 13, 2024 | vogue.sg | Amelia Chia

Yip Pin Xiu reckons something awakened in her the day she got a wheelchair. While others might have felt sympathy for her, the freedom 13-year-old Yip suddenly possessed was life-changing. “People like to think I was really sad when I got a wheelchair, but honestly, it was a very happy moment for me. For once in my teenage life, I didn’t have to depend on anybody to get from place to place,” she admits with a hint of a smile.
An art and design lover's guide to Porto, Portugal | Vogue Singapore

May 27, 2024 | vogue.sg | Amelia Chia |Jesslyn Lye

The new face of travel is slow and considered. Through five comprehensive city guides that promote living like a local, Vogue Singapore’s May ‘Escape’ issue takes you into the heart of the underrated creative capitals around the world that are ripe for exploration. Don’t expect any of the usual haunts or Instagram-famous tourist spots. Here, you’ll find insider recommendations driven by authenticity and connection. Porto is a design-lover’s dream.