A rare breed in her field, dance teacher Jean Chan has taught generations of girls in a span of nearly 50 years, working7 through 23 years past her retirement. At 83, she shows no sign of slowing down.

Lying on a beach or mooching through a museum not your idea of a fun holiday? Maybe it’s because you crave the transforming challenge of adventure.

Can a snowboarding company survive here? What about a pole dancing studio? Three women in their 20s tell us what it’s like running a specialised business, and how they clawed their way to success.

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Singapore is arguably the world’s most expensive city* to live in.

Travelling for work isn’t always glamorous, especially when you’re leaving behind kids and a spouse who feels stretched thin. Here’s how some families cope with it. By JASSMIN PETER-BERNTZEN

Plan a short trip from Singapore to make you happier, calmer and more energised!

Parents are spending hundreds of dollars a year on preschool extras, from field trip to concerts, so their kids won’t miss out on the fun. But are such frills really necessary?