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Revolut Ultra Singapore: Is It Finally the Travel Card You’ve Been Waiting For?

Leave a Comment / Singapore Living guide, Travel / By Paula Barreca Barnes

If you travel regularly from Singapore and you’re tired of paying fees, being locked out of airport lounges, or juggling multiple subscriptions — Revolut Ultra might just change the game for you. Launched in August 2026, it’s Revolut’s most premium offering yet, and for once, “premium” doesn’t require a bank to decide whether you’re wealthy […]

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A Taste of Jeju Pop-Up at United Square: Your Weekend Korean Island Escape (Nov 3-9, 2025)

Leave a Comment / Singapore, Travel / By Paula Barreca Barnes

There’s a proper Korean island takeover happening at United Square this week, and it’s brilliant for anyone who’s been eyeing Jeju as their next vacation. The ‘A Taste of Jeju’ pop-up (running until 9 November) is basically a test drive of South Korea’s largest island—without the flight. I’m talking actual Jeju tangerines, traditional seafood caught

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Top twenty tips while you are in self-isolation

Leave a Comment / Expat Destination, Tips and Hacks / By Paula Barreca Barnes

Okay, so I have made it to week two of my self-isolation journey. Even though I know I am doing what is best for public health; it is still hard not to want to walk outside like everyone else. So for my mental health, I have collated a list of twenty tips while you are

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How to eat clean and stay healthy in Singapore

Leave a Comment / Asia, Living Guide / By Paula Barreca Barnes

We all know Singapore is a foodie’s dream, with so many fantastic restaurants to choose from all over the red dot. How, then, are we able to eat clean and stay healthy in Singapore? So, where can we buy healthy alternatives in Singapore? Here are my tried and tested favourite clean living options on this

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Alexandra Paucescu

1 Comment / Europe, Expat stories / By Paula Barreca Barnes

Expat Stories Tell us a little about yourself Where do you live now and how long have you been there? I am Alexandra Paucescu, mother of two, an economist turned writer (my book, ‘Just a Diplomatic Spouse’ was published in March and is available on Amazon), wife to a career diplomat from Romania. We are

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARRIVE BACK TO AUSTRALIA

4 Comments / Australia, Journal / By Paula Barreca Barnes

So the cat is out of the bag, and now I can celebrate! The past fourteen days, my husband literally snuck into Australia without any family member or friend knowing! As Singapore continues to extend its lockdown period, he was able to come back to Australia and Surprise everyone; it has been by far the

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WHEN LIFE REVOLVES AROUND FOOD

3 Comments / Australia, Journal / By Paula Barreca Barnes

It is funny looking back at my childhood and realising how influential my upbringing is when it comes to raising my children. As a child, our family spent a lot of time around the dinner table so therefore this blog discusses how our life revolves around food. Growing up in Australia with an Italian parent

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