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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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‘We are Ningxia, not Bordeaux’: How women are reshaping Chinese wine

Sun Miao (left) of Domaine des Aromes, Jiang Jing (centre) of Domaine Pu Shang and Zhang Jing (right) of Helan Qingxue Vineyard, are females in Ningxia's wine industry, carving a way forward for China wines.
Sun Miao (left) of Domaine des Aromes, Jiang Jing (centre) of Domaine Pu Shang and Zhang Jing (right) of Helan Qingxue Vineyard, are females in Ningxia's wine industry, carving a way forward for China wines.

Grape expectations: How China’s Ningxia is courting international travellers with wine tourism

Harvest season for grapes in Ningxia starts from mid-August to October.
Harvest season for grapes in Ningxia starts from mid-August to October.

Skypark Sentosa to launch South-east Asia’s tallest dry slides on June 7

Skyslides by Klook is a new attraction featuring two new slides standing 44m tall – each roughly the height of a 14-storey building.
Skyslides by Klook is a new attraction featuring two new slides standing 44m tall – each roughly the height of a 14-storey building.

The cheapest week to fly in summer 2026 is Aug 10 to 16, says Skyscanner

The Skyscanner report identified Langkawi, Bali (right), Phuket and Bangkok (left) as some of the most affordable destinations to visit in June.
The Skyscanner report identified Langkawi, Bali (right), Phuket and Bangkok (left) as some of the most affordable destinations to visit in June.

Book these family-friendly staycation deals for the June school holidays

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore's ‘Glamping Under the Stars Experience’ has an indoor camping setup complete with a children’s tent.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore's ‘Glamping Under the Stars Experience’ has an indoor camping setup complete with a children’s tent.

S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’ 

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.
Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

What to do in Ningxia, China’s underrated desert and wine destination

Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.
Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.

Why your flight is more likely to encounter turbulence or disruptions

Turbulence, which is forecast to be more frequent and unpredictable, poses cabin safety risks, particularly when passengers or crew are unbelted.
Turbulence, which is forecast to be more frequent and unpredictable, poses cabin safety risks, particularly when passengers or crew are unbelted.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch direct flights between Singapore and Phu Quoc in Vietnam

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PHOTO: SUN PHUQUOC AIRWAYS
sssun21 - Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
PHOTO: SUN PHUQUOC AIRWAYS

Only a handful manage to purchase Audemars Piguet x Swatch watches; VivoCity store shuts for the day

More than 100 shoppers queueing outside Ion Orchard ahead of the launch of the Royal Pop watch collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, on May 16.
More than 100 shoppers queueing outside Ion Orchard ahead of the launch of the Royal Pop watch collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, on May 16.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.