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Unlocking Machu Picchu: 10 Secrets That Will Make Peru’s Ancient Wonder A Can-Do For Silvers
Navigate Machu Picchu, a bucket list destination, with these 10 secreta that will make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience an unforgettable adventure.
Don’t Criticise Fit Seniors, Let Them Run Up HDB Stairs For Singapore
Eager, athletic elders running up HDB stairs deserve National Day awards, rather than public abuse, for being an inspiration to Singaporeans of all ages, says Neil Humphreys.
Silver Spotlight: Simon Tay — Memories Of A Spy Chief, Enigmas And Other Singapore Stories
Author Simon Tay used the downtime during the pandemic to write Enigmas, a book about his father, Tay Seow Huah, Singapore’s first Spy Chief. He reflects on retirement, mentoring and the state of the world.
Paul Cheong’s Swan Song And The End Of A Singapore Pop Era
With the passing of Paul Cheong the music veteran, Sylvia Toh Paik Choo reminisces about Singapore music scene from the heydays of her youth.
A Senior’s Guide To Investing In REITs
In this senior’s guide to investing in REITs, SilverStreak explores tips on how to screen REITs should interest rate movements make these financial instruments a worthwhile consideration.
All About Chap Chye – From Nyonya Chap Chye To Lo Han Chye To Chap Chye Png
Chap Chye, a humble dish of mixed vegetables, has been interpreted in many ways.
The Art Of Later Life Relationships And Bike Touring In Laos
Tan Kheng Hua embarks on a bicycle tour of Laos and discovers a lot more about later life relationships. The first of a two-part article.
SilverHairsClub: How This Community-Led Senior Club In Singapore Amassed Over 10,000 Active Members
The late founder of SilverHairsClub grew one of Singapore’s largest senior clubs with little more than his handphone, a no-frills website and word of mouth.
Senior Parkour: Crawling, Dashing And Leaping To New Heights Of Agility
Increasing numbers of silvers are picking up senior parkour – stamping their own interpretations on a sport usually associated with the young.
Do I Want To Make More Friends?
Sylvia Toh contemplates how making friends has evolved through the ages.
7 Things To Do In Mid Valley Southkey Mall, Johor Bahru
If you’re heading to Johor Bahru, check out the new Mid Valley Southkey Mall, which offers a range of activities for young and old.
This Silver Couple Immigrated To Canada To Give Their Autistic Son A Better Life – And He Became A Special Olympics Athlete Along The Way
After more than two decades living in a country 13,000km from home, this silver couple reflects on Canada immigration, love, and sacrifice in caring for their autistic son, now a bemedalled Special Olympics athlete.