WELCOME TO SIX DEGREES OF EXPATRIATION: “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 story covers everything from the inescapable conversations with cab drivers, to finding a place to rent, and even the art of saving a seat at hawker centres. Through her everyday adventures in this small island, she encounters a diverse mix of expatriates from all over the world, including a photographer, a linguist who speaks eight languages, and a meditation teacher. 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.” -from the back cover of the book: Six Degrees of Expatriation: Uncovering the Lives of Expats in Singapore Read my adventure along with the stories of other fascinating expats from the US, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Italy, France, New Zealand, India, Australia and the Philippines in the book. Released in Singapore bookstores in November 2009. But it does not end with the book. I’ve made it a choice to joyfully live in this island, to celebrate what it has to offer, to connect with the fascinating people living here, and to share it in this website. Come join me in my adventures. Gain inspiration. Discover Singapore. Have Fun. Create your own memories. And make it home! Each day offers something new to explore.... Check out: Monday- DELICIOUS DISCOVERIES Tuesday- ITCHING FOR AN ADVENTURE Wednesday - WELL & GOOD Thursday- BETTER YOU, BETTER ME Friday - LEARN & PLAY Cheers, Maida You may reach me at maida@maidastouch.com and www.maidastouch.com SPREAD THE JOY AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT SIX DEGREES OF EXPATRIATION! mailto:maida@maidastouch.comshapeimage_2_link_0

SIX DEGREES OF EXPATRIATION