Amanda is a journalist at Business Insider's Singapore bureau, where she covers both real estate and lifestyle topics.
Her work includes stories on alternate living, tours of standout properties across the globe, as well as wider pop and digital culture trends.
Previously, she was a writer and video producer at a content marketing agency in Singapore. She graduated from the University at Buffalo with a BA (Hons) in Sociology.
Got a tip, a story to share, or photos of a property? Reach her at [email protected] or drop her a message on Twitter.
Selected stories:
Even Gen Z women are choosing to take a break from sex to reevaluate their relationships with men or to recover from bad hookup experiences.
Sports
2024-08-01T08:02:36Z
Simone Biles went to therapy right before winning gold at the Olympic team final
Simone Biles is making a huge comeback from the Tokyo Olympics, where she withdrew from multiple events after experiencing "the twisties."
Entertainment
2024-07-31T07:00:01Z
Bette Midler, 78, says the key to her nearly 40-year marriage is sleeping in separate bedrooms
Bette Midler isn't the only celebrity who has been open about 'sleep divorce' and studies have found that people sleep worse with a partner.
Education
2024-07-31T00:14:02Z
Her daughter struggled in school with dyslexia, so she moved all 3 kids to Bali to try hands-on learning in bamboo classrooms
"Kids are not scared of their teachers. They respect them, but it's not where they feel like they can't ask their teachers any questions," Jackie Easthope told BI.
Entertainment
2024-07-30T08:09:40Z
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay says pilates 'reversed' the curve in his spine after 35 years of hunching over a cutting board
Pilates was the most popular workout of 2023, according to a ClassPass report
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Real Estate
2024-07-26T03:01:25Z
Singapore is considered one of the best-designed cities in the world. The man who masterminded it has 2 regrets.
Singapore is home to a population of 5.9 million, despite spanning just 284 square miles.
Entertainment
2024-07-24T08:46:22Z
The oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA is 72. She avoids cheese and processed meat — but loves a good steak.
The retired teacher and grandmother also lifts weights three times a week, and does cardio on the other days.
Entertainment
2024-07-23T07:07:10Z
Ryan Reynolds — who has 4 kids with Blake Lively — says he wants more: 'The more the merrier'
According to Business Insider's estimates, it will cost about $25,714 to care for a small child this year.
Entertainment
2024-07-23T01:33:47Z
Harry Connick Jr. says he and his wife of 30 years have 'no rules' in their marriage
The couple also don't follow a specific set of rules when it comes to parenting their kids, Harry Connick Jr. said.
Food
2024-07-23T00:31:02Z
I spent $135 to have dinner in a cave in Bali. The food was delicious, but there are better ways to experience the island.
The Cave by chef Ryan Clift is a subterranean
restaurant with just 22 seats in Bali, Indonesia.
Politics
2024-07-22T15:29:07Z
Kamala Harris' media strategy right out the gate is young, fun, and unburdened by what has been
Kamala Harris is working hard to shake off Biden's social media strategy with memes and endorsements. Experts say there's a clear upside to it.
Entertainment
2024-07-19T10:14:08Z
Whoopi Goldberg said she spread her mother's ashes while on a Disneyland ride: 'Don't do it'
It is not uncommon for Disney fans to scatter the ashes of their loved ones at the parks, The Wall Street Journal reported in 2018.
Entertainment
2024-07-18T06:40:46Z
Dave Bautista says he lost 50 pounds through Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Even Mark Zuckerberg is a fan of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The tech mogul won some medals after competing at a tournament last May.
Parenting
2024-07-18T00:31:02Z
I grew up in Norway and live in Bali. I'm learning to blend Asian and Western parenting styles when raising my kids.
In order to teach the kids about their multicultural heritage, the family speaks three different languages at home.
Health
2024-07-17T04:06:51Z
Dick Van Dyke, 98, says his secret to living a long life is going to the gym 3 times a week
The average life expectancy in the US is 74.8 years for males and 80.2 years for females, according to the CDC.
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Entertainment
2024-07-15T08:47:42Z
Nita Ambani was the 'CEO' behind the wedding that drew global A-listers to Mumbai over the weekend, daughter-in-law says
A multi-day Indian celebrity wedding can require around 500 staff, wedding planners previously told Business Insider.
Entertainment
2024-07-15T06:25:42Z
Shannen Doherty described her funeral wish list in a podcast, and it includes specific notes about her ashes
Like Shannen Doherty, more and more Americans are opting for cremation instead of a traditional casket burial.
Entertainment
2024-07-12T10:50:25Z
Rashida Jones followed her dad's advice not to 'wait in line' for a job. Career coaches say using family connections in the workplace is fine sometimes.
The business world also has its share of nepo babies: All five of LVMH chairman and billionaire Bernard Arnault's children work at the company and its brands.
Real Estate
2024-07-12T05:23:45Z
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck listed the Beverly Hills mansion they bought last year on the market for $68 million
A listing of the 12 bedroom, 24 bathroom Beverly Hills mansion comes amid rumors that Lopez and Affleck are facing problems in their relationship.
Entertainment
2024-07-10T05:19:27Z
Sharon Stone says she lost $18 million of savings when people took advantage of her after she suffered a stroke in 2001
Even though Sharon Stone's health improved, her acting career did not, she said in 2023: "Something went wrong with me — I've been out for 20 years."