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The Places We’ve Been, the Lives We’ve Touched
You won’t believe the things we’ve done. The places we’ve been, the lives we’ve touched. Everything you thought was impossible - we made...

Lesster Leow
4 hours ago1 min read
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When Singapore Wasn’t Thinking About Bees, I Was Already on the World Stage
Back in 2001, when most Singaporeans had yet to imagine beekeeping as a serious industry, I found myself standing on the international...

Lesster Leow
5 days ago1 min read
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The day I met Dr Anne Merriman
Having an afternoon tea with Dr. Anne. Living in Uganda was an incredible experience—never a dull moment, and each day offered something...

Lesster Leow
6 days ago2 min read
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From Landlord to Tenant: My Life With Bees
Inspecting a newly arrived "tenant". Back in Uganda, trapping bees was more than a skill. It was a way of life. I learned the art of...

Lesster Leow
Aug 192 min read
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A Morning With Adrian Anantawan.
I had the privilege of meeting Adrian Anantawan this morning. He is an exceptionally talented individual. During our conversation, he...

Lesster Leow
Mar 25, 20181 min read
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Pollen Collection In Szechuan, China.
Have you ever witnessed the process of collecting bee pollen? At this bee farm, they have a unique technique for collecting bee pollen....

Lesster Leow
Mar 22, 20181 min read
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Apis Dorsata On My Window.
While rummaging through my old video collections, I stumbled upon some shots and clips from my time in Chiang Mai, Thailand back in 2012....

Lesster Leow
Mar 18, 20181 min read
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A Lifetime To Master.
As a beekeeper, I have had the opportunity to travel to various places, learn fascinating techniques, and work with different species of...

Lesster Leow
Mar 16, 20181 min read
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Traditional Beehive Harvesting.
In Uganda, beekeeping is practiced both in modern and traditional ways. I recently witnessed one of my farmers collecting honey from a...

Lesster Leow
Mar 13, 20181 min read
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Never Ceases To Amaze.
Capturing bees in flight while foraging brings me great joy. Recently, a stingless bee came to visit, and I quickly grabbed my iPhone to...

Lesster Leow
Mar 10, 20181 min read
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(In Memory) Beekeeping In Malaysia.
In 2011, I had a wonderful visit to Azman, a beekeeper in Bangi, Kuala Lumpur. Azman and I had been in communication since last year, and...

Lesster Leow
Mar 6, 20182 min read
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Home For Singapore Beekeepers Club.
After a year of searching and exploring, we have finally found a potential location for the Singapore Beekeepers Club in Malaysia....

Lesster Leow
Mar 4, 20181 min read
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Singapore Honey, EU Quality.
As per my routine, whenever the honey starts to flow, I test its moisture content using a refractometer. This is because the European...

Lesster Leow
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Honey Is Ready.
The season of flowering has commenced and my bees are actively gathering nectar and pollen to produce honey. Since the arrival of the...

Lesster Leow
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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Happy Lunar New Year!
As we embark on another journey around the sun, we welcome the new year with open arms, embracing the unknown challenges and...

Lesster Leow
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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Mini Lesster.
Creating a clay figurine of yourself in beekeeper outfit can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only does it allow you to express...

Lesster Leow
Feb 13, 20181 min read
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How Hungry Are You, A Social Experiment.
In 2015, I had the opportunity to meet Emily during the filming of "A Singaporean Abroad." It was a brief encounter and unfortunately,...

Lesster Leow
Feb 13, 20182 min read
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Honey Appreciation Session.
Yesterday marked the commencement of my first honey appreciation session. As I plan my work schedules accordingly, I look forward to...

Lesster Leow
Feb 11, 20181 min read
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A Thousand Mile Journey.....
In December, I had the pleasure of meeting with Anthony, who flew into Singapore specifically to see me upon my return. Originally from...

Lesster Leow
Feb 11, 20181 min read
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555.
During a stationary shopping trip at Tesco Extra in Penang, I stumbled upon a surprising discovery: a little booklet that is still in...

Lesster Leow
Dec 21, 20171 min read
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