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Sarah Stanley

Sarah covers travel at the Life desk, as well as stories on aviation, culture and emerging lifestyle trends. Her first taste of journalism was as an intern in 2021 with The Straits Times, where she discovered her passion for storytelling. Prior to ST, she worked as a flight attendant with Singapore Airlines and crafted social media strategies for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. She holds a linguistics degree from the Nanyang Technological University.

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F1 Singapore 2026: Bigger crowds, tougher competition for local businesses

As travellers stream into Singapore from all over the world for the Singapore Grand Prix, more businesses are innovating and marketing F1-themed offerings.
As travellers stream into Singapore from all over the world for the Singapore Grand Prix, more businesses are innovating and marketing F1-themed offerings.

Gear up for the Singapore Grand Prix: Nine things to do leading up to F1 weekend

Retailers, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are getting in on the action with a slew of F1-themed lifestyle activities and events during the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 GPSS 2026 season.
Retailers, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are getting in on the action with a slew of F1-themed lifestyle activities and events during the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 GPSS 2026 season.

$2,200 for a mahjong set? Artist Karen Aruba and her father give a dying craft new life

Karen Aruba and her father, Ricky Cheung, are working together to carry on the craft of mahjong tile carving and their family’s legacy.
Karen Aruba and her father, Ricky Cheung, are working together to carry on the craft of mahjong tile carving and their family’s legacy.

Inside mixologist Jay Khan’s world of agave spirits and must-try cocktails

Coa, opened in Hong Kong by Jay Khan, was ranked top in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list from 2021 to 2023.
Coa, opened in Hong Kong by Jay Khan, was ranked top in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list from 2021 to 2023.

28 trains and 14 countries: Singaporean makes 21,445km journey home from Scotland by rail

Nicholas Chua made the journey home from Scotland over a 46-day rail journey from May to July, crossing destinations like Mongolia and Russia.
Nicholas Chua made the journey home from Scotland over a 46-day rail journey from May to July, crossing destinations like Mongolia and Russia.

Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng’s favourite food joints in Hong Kong

Chef Vicky Cheng, who is classically trained in French cuisine, opened the restaurants VEA in 2015 and WING in 2021.
Chef Vicky Cheng, who is classically trained in French cuisine, opened the restaurants VEA in 2015 and WING in 2021.

The sound of an identity: What makes the Singaporean accent unique?

Photographer Derry Ainsworth on chasing Hong Kong’s fire dragons

The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a lasting tradition that has endured as an annual blessing for peace, safety and well-being.
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a lasting tradition that has endured as an annual blessing for peace, safety and well-being.

Best 9.9 travel deals: 50% off Japan and South Korea flights, $39 JB hotel stays and more 

Booking platforms have launched 9.9 travel sales, with many offering vouchers and one-for-one deals.
Booking platforms have launched 9.9 travel sales, with many offering vouchers and one-for-one deals.

From 9.9 to 11.11: How double-digit sales are changing the way Singaporeans book trips 

More Singaporean travellers are holding out for double-digit sales to book larger packages of transport, accommodation and activities for better savings.
More Singaporean travellers are holding out for double-digit sales to book larger packages of transport, accommodation and activities for better savings.

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