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Jan 17, 2025 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockSingapore, the Lion City, continues to dazzle the world as a premier travel destination, blending modern innovation with cultural richness. With its long history as a trade hub and a more recent transition to one of the world’s financial capitals, this tiny island state is one of the most cosmopolitan and exciting places to visit. Whether you’re a nature lover, a foodie, or an architecture enthusiast, you are in for a treat.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockMelaka on Malaysia’s West Coast recently experienced a tourist boost when famous Chinese actress Fan Bingbing became its ambassador. Almost 10 million people have visited this UNESCO-listed historical city from January to September 2024!I visited Melaka in 2017, but I made the mistake of going during Ramadan, and I didn’t enjoy it as much as I had hoped.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockExploring Singapore as a vegan traveller can be an exciting culinary adventure, with the city offering a vibrant array of plant-based dining options. Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or simply want to eat fewer animal products, Singapore’s thriving vegan scene will impress with its innovative and flavorful offerings.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockSleep is a vital process for physical and mental well-being. However, some people (me!) struggle to get enough quality sleep or suffer from insomnia. Some of us also experience unusual behaviours during sleep, known as parasomnias. Two common parasomnias are sleep talking (somniloquy) and sleepwalking (somnambulism). For most people, they are harmless, but for others, they may indicate underlying health conditions or cause disruptions to the quality or duration of rest.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockI have recently thrown myself back into the world of dating because I am fed up with having no one to share my wonderfulness with or to blame for forgetting to turn off the AC. So far, I am having little success in finding “the one”, but then I am not really a believer in there only being one. I may be a Gen Xer, but I am a modern woman who doesn’t want to put all her eggs in one man’s basket.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockSocial media platforms have become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, influencing how we connect, communicate, and consume information. Most of us can barely get through a day without checking in on our chosen medium. However, while they offer many benefits, research increasingly shows that excessive use can negatively affect mental health. From anxiety and depression to issues with self-esteem, the way we engage with social media can have complex emotional consequences.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockI have loved caravans since I was a child. I also love the idea of taking your home with you wherever you go. Some cousins had them, and I loved spending time camping out in them, even if it was just parked at their house! The lure of a tiny but well-organised space was appealing. The ability to change scenery when bored probably appealed to my slightly chaotic ADHD mind. When I was 15, I had the good fortune of exploring Canada and the USA with my family.
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Sep 22, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockGreat relationships are built on mutual support, respect, and shared goals. However, when one partner is significantly more successful than the other, it can introduce unique challenges and dynamics into the relationship. Whether success is measured in terms of career achievements, financial stability, or social recognition, navigating this imbalance requires sensitivity, communication, and a strong sense of partnership. I have been there.
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Sep 15, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann Sherlock I confess I was a bit of a shopaholic, especially regarding shoes. The thrill of buying new things, the instant gratification of holding my purchases, and the excitement of using or wearing them was a buzz. But there’s a catch. Besides spending excessive money on things I didn’t need, my habit had and hampered my somewhat transient lifestyle. It wasn’t easy to take so many shoes with me or find somewhere to store them while I travel.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
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By Julie-Ann SherlockI travel a lot, but my budget usually only stretches to lower—to middle-priced hotels. Even with a tight budget, I have stayed in some interesting and unusual places on my travels, including three locations in India: a Brahmin Palace in Jodhpur, a small guest house in Udaipur that teaches local children how to read thanks to the profits from supplying accommodation, and a cute hotel inside the fort walls in Jaisalmer.
