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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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S’pore travellers say first holiday together more exciting than first kiss: Survey 

Taking their first holiday together ranked top on a list of relationship milestones for Singapore couples, ahead of their first kiss and holding hands for the first time, based on a survey by travel metasearch platform Skyscanner.
Taking their first holiday together ranked top on a list of relationship milestones for Singapore couples, ahead of their first kiss and holding hands for the first time, based on a survey by travel metasearch platform Skyscanner.

Luxury tall ship Royal Albatross launches 3-course lunch and speedboat tours to Southern Islands

Singapore’s only luxury tall ship Royal Albatross is owned by Tall Ship Adventures, which also runs a speedboat business.
Singapore’s only luxury tall ship Royal Albatross is owned by Tall Ship Adventures, which also runs a speedboat business.

6 hotels with unblocked views of the NDP 2026 fireworks

The NDP fireworks view from Andaz Singapore’s rooftop bar Mr Stork on the 39th floor.
The NDP fireworks view from Andaz Singapore’s rooftop bar Mr Stork on the 39th floor.

Singaporean spends $3,000 on 18-day Africa trip; completes triple-border crossing in a day

Thilak Dharshan, 22, dreams of visiting all 195 countries in the world.
Thilak Dharshan, 22, dreams of visiting all 195 countries in the world.

Trading Singapore for KL: One couple’s search for a slower, more affordable life

The couple bought a 135 sq m apartment for RM1.7 million in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur.
The couple bought a 135 sq m apartment for RM1.7 million in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur.

Win return tickets to Japan with GO Share Japan Lah! photo and video contest 

Participants can submit entries in five categories – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Video.
Participants can submit entries in five categories – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Video.

Singapore travellers are region’s most cost-conscious: Klook survey

Singapore travellers are becoming more mindful of rising travel costs, but they are adapting rather than cutting back, finding more strategic ways to stretch their dollar overseas.  
Singapore travellers are becoming more mindful of rising travel costs, but they are adapting rather than cutting back, finding more strategic ways to stretch their dollar overseas.  

‘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.

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