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Raffles Hotel Singapore Heritage Tour with LunchSOLD OUT, Please join the waitlist Join us to go behind the scenes at th...
09/06/2026

Raffles Hotel Singapore Heritage Tour with Lunch

SOLD OUT, Please join the waitlist

Join us to go behind the scenes at this iconic landmark, followed by lunch at the hotel.

Singapore is packed with iconic attractions. From the dazzling skyline of Marina Bay to a Monday night at ANZA Mahjong, there’s no shortage of unmissable experiences.
But if there’s one activity that makes it onto every expat’s Singapore bucket list, it’s a visit to Raffles Hotel Singapore. Whether you’ve lived here for six months or sixteen years, it’s practically a rite of passage. And now you have the chance to go behind the scenes of one of the world’s most celebrated hotels with the ANZA community on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.

This special Raffles Hotel Singapore Heritage Tour exclusively for ANZA members will take you beyond the public spaces and into the stories that have shaped this remarkable institution. Discover hidden details, hear tales from the hotel’s colourful past, and gain a deeper appreciation for a building that has been part of the Lion City’s story since 1887.

After the tour, we’ll sit down for lunch together at the hotel, giving you the chance to compare notes, catch up and enjoy the company of fellow ANZA members.
If you’ve been meaning to visit Raffles Hotel Singapore one day, consider this your sign.

Date: Wednesday 17 June

Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm

Venue: Raffles Hotel

Cost: $58.75



https://anza.org.sg/waitlist-raffles-heritage-tour #!event/2026/6/17/waitlist-raffles-heritage-tour

We had a lovely day out exploring 4 of Singapores specialty design stores. We started in Tanjong Pagar. A brief intro to...
25/05/2026

We had a lovely day out exploring 4 of Singapores specialty design stores. We started in Tanjong Pagar. A brief intro to the day ahead with some interesting facts shared with us by our guide Charlottle.

We wandered up the street to our first Designer – Eden & Elie. A beautiful store with all handmade jewellery, responsibly sourced and purposefully made. The business has been operating since 2017 and they have many designers with ASD to create their stunning pieces, each meticulously hand made. Along with the pieces being very unique, it gives these adults a sense of purpose & career which they absolutely cherish and apply incredible attention to detail.

A short walk away was our second stop – Binary Style. Another beautiful store with magnificent Singaporean silk scarves, kaftans, cotton robes, homewares and more. Singapore culture was the flavour here!

We then took a local bus to our next stop in Bras Basah Complex - When I was Four. This is a quirky little store with so many kitschy gifts and trinkets. The store has a very strong following from locals. A family owned and run business, certainly has an eclectic array of items. A Singaporean design studio that turns everyday moments into creative lifestyle products with a local twist.

To round out the tour, we headed off on another local bus to Little India. Our stop here was called ‘äNerd’. This was an interesting store, owned by Tony, an Indonesian who is passionate about his homelands Batik culture. We were shown how the batik process is done, the intricacy of the waxing and dyeing. We learnt that true batik is made and sold by the piece, rather than by the metre, as many printed batik fabrics are sold. His genuine interest to educate us in true Batik was wonderful to hear.

Definitely wonderful places to visit if you are looking for a uniquely Singaporean gifts by local designers!

A great day out with

Eden & Elie -77 Duxton Rd www.edenandelie.com or find them on intstagram

Binary Style – Level 2, 25 Keong Saik Rd

When I was Four – 231 Bain St #04-41 Bras Basah Complex

aNerd – 29 Perak Rd. www.anerdgallery.com

21/05/2026

Anza Outing with The Ripple Club!!

We had a fantastic workout in the pool, leaving us refreshed and energised for the rest of the day.

The Ripple Club is about movement that feels good, classes you look forward to, and being part of a community that makes you feel welcome.

With 7 locations across Singapore (rooftop pools at gorgeous hotels!!) and 4 different class styles for you to explore, there’s plenty of variety depending on your mood, goals, or schedule.
fit classpacks come in 4, 10 or 20 classes and can be shared with friends or your partner, extension available for your summer travel and classes available morning, noon and night!

The perfect Singapore workout!

https://therippleclub.fit





Regardless of the very wet weather on Saturday the group had a fantastic tour finding out all about HDBs and the North ...
19/05/2026

Regardless of the very wet weather on Saturday the group had a fantastic tour finding out all about HDBs and the North of Singapore!!

Tour guide, Chaqa, was very enthusiastic and informative, he had all the facts and figures and gave us a deep dive into how the HDB system works which was insightful .

We visited the Yushin market thereafter which is very local and full of every type of Asian food… Yum!

People were very happy to see us and many told us we were welcome to Singapore… 🫶

Onto the local cemetery and then we popped into Chaqa’s HDB home to see for ourselves what living in one is like. The final part of the tour was a drive through the original British Army black and white quarters ( which is now used by the US military apparently).

We ended with a drive by some jaw dropping beautiful black and white houses before we all said goodbye. Thank you everyone for braving the weather and turning the day into a truly memorable one!

Mother’s Day High Tea at Atlas Bar! 12 lovely ladies gathered over 2 tables of 6 to enjoy a simply wonderful high tea.An...
12/05/2026

Mother’s Day High Tea at Atlas Bar!

12 lovely ladies gathered over 2 tables of 6 to enjoy a simply wonderful high tea.
An opportunity for the ladies to frock up & revel in the art deco glamour of Atlas bar.

We started with an amuse bouche- a taste sensation of a warm mushroom ragout in a small ramekin, with mashed potato & topped with rice crisps. It was delicious! We were also all treated to a lovely glass of the house gin & champagne cocktail to get us all in the mood.

We then enjoyed an array of savoury finger sandwiches, sausage roll, & shrimp briochette.

This was followed up with the sweet treats. A delectable assortment of tartlets,cakes,scones with jam & cream and more.

To accompany the food, many of us enjoyed some beautiful pots of tea. The Muscat white tea was a firm favourite. Later, others enjoyed coffees & hot chocolates whilst one table raised the bar with French champagne which elevated the conversations and laughter.

The decor & history of the venue was relayed to us by our attentive server Ryder.

Many new friends made, great conversations and much fun was had in an absolutely stunning setting.





06/05/2026

In Singapore, 80% of the population live in public housing. The estates are designed for self-sufficiency, with amenities so well planned that residents rarely need to leave their neighbourhood for daily essentials. On this tour, we’ll visit two areas to see how locals live, shop and eat.

Our first stop is Queenstown, the oldest HDB development in the Lion City, though you’d never guess it from the sleek new blocks around you. We’ll explore two of the most sought-after new developments, both located next to a park and recognised with numerous architecture awards locally and internationally.
After taking the MRT to Redhill, we’ll stop for drinks at a hawker centre and visit an award-winning building housing various voluntary welfare organisations. There’s also some lovely cafes and shops run by local charities to check out.

Exertion: There will be a lot of walking; please wear comfortable footwear, bring an umbrella and a bottle of water

Date: Friday 12 June

Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm

Meeting Point: Queenstown MRT, Exit B

Cost: ANZA Members - $60, Non - Members $70

https://anza.org.sg/events/exploring-the-queenstown-red-hill-neighbourhoods-20260612

On our day trip to Johor Bahru we visited Forest City. Forest City a huge development that can house approximately 700k ...
04/05/2026

On our day trip to Johor Bahru we visited Forest City.

Forest City a huge development that can house approximately 700k people but currently has just 1% occupancy. It’s known as one of the many ghost towns across south east Asia.
These types of developments, that haven’t gone as planned, is usually due to economic, political and planning factors that don’t line up with real demand.
It was absolutely fascinating to look around the very large showroom as well as seeing the huge grounds and to walk through an apartment. It’s hard to describe what it was like to see it all. The vision itself is magical, then seeing it not come together and be so eerily quiet was very unique indeed.
Such an interesting place to learn about during our visit.

A wonderful tour with the community!!

On our day trip to Johor Bahru, Malaysia we also visited the first Glass Temple in the world before some Outlet store sh...
03/05/2026

On our day trip to Johor Bahru, Malaysia we also visited the first Glass Temple in the world before some Outlet store shopping.

Anza tours goes abroad! We love a day trip to Malaysia! We started in the old quarter, stopping for Kopi just across the...
01/05/2026

Anza tours goes abroad! We love a day trip to Malaysia! We started in the old quarter, stopping for Kopi just across the street from the famous Banana bread bakery! We took in the sights and sounds of the area! The street art in this area is so good!

More to come from this huge day out

Throwback to last week - Enjoy a little listen to the Sound of Medicine experience!
27/04/2026

Throwback to last week - Enjoy a little listen to the Sound of Medicine experience!



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