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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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‘There may never be a better time’: Singapore couple budget $150,000 for year-long trip with 3 kids

The family spent around two weeks in Ethiopia, traversing the sprawling landscapes of Danakil Depression.
The family spent around two weeks in Ethiopia, traversing the sprawling landscapes of Danakil Depression.

Cherry blossoms, snow and safaris: Why seasonal holidays are getting harder to plan

Some companies have pushed back autumn tours in Japan to account for a longer summer season, one of the many ways climate change has affected seasonal vacations.
Some companies have pushed back autumn tours in Japan to account for a longer summer season, one of the many ways climate change has affected seasonal vacations.

Breaking down walls: More S’porean home owners hack for larger, more flexible living

Married couple James Loh and Crystal Yeap demolished nearly all the walls in their flat. It increased their communal living area by nearly 60 per cent.
Married couple James Loh and Crystal Yeap demolished nearly all the walls in their flat. It increased their communal living area by nearly 60 per cent.

Why your favourite beach holiday destination is disappearing

On Dimakya Island in Palawan, Philippines, all-inclusive resort Discovery Coron is relocating its beachfront villas further inland as part of a major redevelopment effort.
On Dimakya Island in Palawan, Philippines, all-inclusive resort Discovery Coron is relocating its beachfront villas further inland as part of a major redevelopment effort.

Meet your favourite celebrity at sea: Cruise lines draw crowds with stars on board

Dream Cruises celebrates its 10th anniversary with celebrity-led sailings, featuring stars such as chef Tommie Lee (left) from Netflix’s cooking reality show Culinary Class Wars 2 (2025) and fitness YouTuber Amotti, who won the second season of Netflix’s reality competition show Physical: 100 (2024).
Dream Cruises celebrates its 10th anniversary with celebrity-led sailings, featuring stars such as chef Tommie Lee (left) from Netflix’s cooking reality show Culinary Class Wars 2 (2025) and fitness YouTuber Amotti, who won the second season of Netflix’s reality competition show Physical: 100 (2024).

Visit Disney Cruise Line light installations, themed areas and a 6m-tall Baymax inflatable in Sentosa

From June 24 to Sept 20, Disney Cruise Line will take over parts of Sentosa in a three-month campaign.
From June 24 to Sept 20, Disney Cruise Line will take over parts of Sentosa in a three-month campaign.

Inside a China ‘fat camp’: Singapore woman shares her 2-week experience

Singaporean interior designer Alexis Tan, 32, recently attended a 14-day fat camp in Shenzhen.
Singaporean interior designer Alexis Tan, 32, recently attended a 14-day fat camp in Shenzhen.

‘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.

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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.