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Six Degrees of Expatriation : Real Lives of Expats Unfolding in Singapore

by Maida Pineda
RM40.69 MYR Now RM29.49 MYR Save 28% more
Six Degrees of Expatriation : Real Lives of Expats Unfolding in Singapore - Thryft
Six Degrees of Expatriation : Real Lives of Expats Unfolding in Singapore - Thryft

Candid tales of expatriate life in Singapore.

If you're curious about the expatriate experience in Singapore, Maida Pineda's "Six Degrees of Expatriation" will feel like a conversation with a wise friend who's been there. Through her eyes, you'll explore the delicate dance of assimilating into a new culture, the vibrant social tapestry of Singapore, and the personal growth that comes from such a significant life change. Pineda blends humor with insight, making this a relatable read whether you're an expat or simply love cultural explorations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Six Degrees of Expatriation : Real Lives of Expats Unfolding in Singapore

by Maida Pineda
RM40.69 MYR Now RM29.49 MYR Save 28% more
ISBN: 9789814276672
Authors: Maida Pineda
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb
Date of Publication: 2010-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Food & Drink, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Cooking, Food and Drink, Biography, Memoir, Food, Biography Memoir, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 2.81
(rated by 16 readers)

Description

What begins as an innocent food trip to partake of roti pratas, hainanese chicken rice, and oyster omelettes turns into a life changing decision. International food and travel writer Maida Pineda captures the thrills, quirks, and adjustments of her big move to Singapore. Her candid and honest essays cover everything from the inescapable conversations with cab drivers, to finding a place to rent, and even the art of saving a seat in hawker centres. Through her everyday adventures in this small island, she encounters a diverse mix of expatriates including a photographer, a linguist who speaks eight languages, and a meditation teacher coming from all over the world. She tells the story of their lives in this compact country, closely interconnected, where everyone seems to be linked in less than six degrees of separation.
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Candid tales of expatriate life in Singapore.

If you're curious about the expatriate experience in Singapore, Maida Pineda's "Six Degrees of Expatriation" will feel like a conversation with a wise friend who's been there. Through her eyes, you'll explore the delicate dance of assimilating into a new culture, the vibrant social tapestry of Singapore, and the personal growth that comes from such a significant life change. Pineda blends humor with insight, making this a relatable read whether you're an expat or simply love cultural explorations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.