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Farming, volunteering, dancing: Why some employees are ‘micro-retiring’ in their 20s

SINGAPORE – When Ms Rachel Yeo and her husband visited Tasmania during their honeymoon in 2022, they were struck by the simplicity and tranquillity of life in the countryside. That week-long trip sparked something deeper for the Singaporean couple – a yearning for a slower pace. So, in June 2024, they gave up their fast-paced careers to “micro-retire” for a year in New Zealand.

Rachel Y 27 June 2025

Back Home!

I am baaaaaack! Have been gone for a year, so now’s the time to write about it 🙂

Rachel Y 27 June 2025

How To Extend Your HDB’s MOP If You Are Going Overseas

Hi everyone! I haven’t written in the long time, and that’s because I’ve been having lots of fun adventures in New Zealand. We did so much during the past 5

Rachel Y 8 December 2024

The Accidental Freegan: How Gregory Peck Lives a Healthier, Happier Life, Using Other People’s Waste

People are often quick to judge: some may deem freegans as stingy and cheapskate, while others may wonder if their quality of life might be worse off, due to their practices. I spoke to freegan Gregory Peck, on how his lifestyle has changed as a result of practicing freeganism.

Rachel Y 7 July 2024

Meet Brandon and Lin: A Young Singaporean Family Building Their Dream Life in New Zealand

Back in Singapore, Brandon,30, and Jiar Lin, 29, were critical care nurses. Here’s how, with their 2-year-old daughter Ellie in tow, they uprooted their lives in Singapore to move to New Zealand.

Rachel Y 29 April 2024

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I Live as a Full Time Digital Nomad in New Zealand: Here’s What I did To Achieve This Lifestyle

Hi, I’m Harley and I’m a full-time digital nomad in New Zealand. Here’s how I live life working in the banks of the Tanaka River as a self-employed writer.

Rachel Y 1 December 2023

I Spent $4,000 Buying $15,000 Worth of Furniture for My New Home: Here’s How You Can Do It Too

Here’s how to save money on furnishing your apartment by buying like-new items second-hand from Carousell!

Rachel Y 23 November 2023

Switching from Eldershield to Careshield Life: What You Should Consider for Your Parents

I recently helped my mum switch from Eldershield to Careshield Life. Here’s a brief summary of the pros and cons, and what you should consider if you have parents with pre-existing conditions.

Rachel Y 23 October 2023

Planning for a Career Break: Here’s How I Planned To Take a Year Off Work

The idea of stepping away from the daily grind is enticing. However, many people fear taking a career break, believing that it is not realistic. Here’s how I planned for mine.

Rachel Y 20 October 2023

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Farming, volunteering, dancing: Why some employees are ‘micro-retiring’ in their 20s

Back Home!

How To Extend Your HDB’s MOP If You Are Going Overseas

The Accidental Freegan: How Gregory Peck Lives a Healthier, Happier Life, Using Other People’s Waste

Meet Brandon and Lin: A Young Singaporean Family Building Their Dream Life in New Zealand

I Live as a Full Time Digital Nomad in New Zealand: Here’s What I did To Achieve This Lifestyle

I Spent $4,000 Buying $15,000 Worth of Furniture for My New Home: Here’s How You Can Do It Too

Switching from Eldershield to Careshield Life: What You Should Consider for Your Parents

Planning for a Career Break: Here’s How I Planned To Take a Year Off Work

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