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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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Better work-life balance: S’porean mum runs baking business from JB rental home

Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.
Ms Nur Syafawani, 30, is a mother of three young kids aged 12, 9 and 3, and small bakery business owner.

Bangkok day trip? Why some Singaporeans are embracing spontaneous, ultra-short breaks

The sun sets above Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

The sun sets above Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa


Aesthetic tourism takes off: Why more Singaporeans are travelling for beauty treatments

Dr Sarah Too (pictured),  founder and medical director of local aesthetics clinic Astria Medical Aesthetics, says the increased awareness of aesthetic procedures from social media content has driven demand for aesthetic travel.
Dr Sarah Too (pictured),  founder and medical director of local aesthetics clinic Astria Medical Aesthetics, says the increased awareness of aesthetic procedures from social media content has driven demand for aesthetic travel.

Booking an aesthetic treatment abroad? Here are four dos and don’ts, according to experts

Medical aesthetic concierge companies like K-Beauty Concierge offer services to ease the process of booking aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries in South Korea.
Medical aesthetic concierge companies like K-Beauty Concierge offer services to ease the process of booking aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries in South Korea.

Japan’s 2026 sakura season set to be most affordable in years

Himeji Castle, which is in the city of Himeji located around 30 minutes from Osaka by train, with beautiful cherry blossom in spring season.
Himeji Castle, which is in the city of Himeji located around 30 minutes from Osaka by train, with beautiful cherry blossom in spring season.

Scoot named world’s 3rd safest low-cost airline in 2026 ranking, SIA 7th among full-service airlines

Scoot last made the low-cost carrier safety ranking list in 2023, when the top 25 airlines were listed but not ranked.
Scoot last made the low-cost carrier safety ranking list in 2023, when the top 25 airlines were listed but not ranked.

$11,000 super-yacht holidays may be the next splurge for Singaporeans

Luminara is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's third super-yacht in its fleet, which is currently sailing Asia-Pacific.
Luminara is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's third super-yacht in its fleet, which is currently sailing Asia-Pacific.

Rise of second-city travel and why it might change where you holiday in 2026

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is among the top 10 European cities without direct flights to Singapore but with the highest passenger traffic from Singapore in the first seven months of 2025.
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is among the top 10 European cities without direct flights to Singapore but with the highest passenger traffic from Singapore in the first seven months of 2025.

7 up-and-coming travel hot spots worth a visit in 2026

Destinations such as Warsaw, Chiang Mai and Guiyang are gaining traction among Singapore travellers.
Destinations such as Warsaw, Chiang Mai and Guiyang are gaining traction among Singapore travellers.

How a Singaporean created Michelin Key-winning Hokkaido ski resort Setsu Niseko

In the winter, Setsu Niseko offers expansive views of snow-covered mountains and ski slopes.
In the winter, Setsu Niseko offers expansive views of snow-covered mountains and ski slopes.

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