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From Bees to Bytes: Going Back to School and Starting From Zero
Python coding I didn’t know going back to school could be this tough. I enrolled in a diploma program with enthusiasm, but honestly,...

Lesster Leow
Aug 272 min read


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
Aug 261 min read


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
Aug 211 min read


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
Aug 202 min read


Are honeybees going extinct? The answer is no.
Honeybees are managed by beekeepers around the world, and their numbers are stable. In fact, honeybees are one of the most cared-for...

Lesster Leow
Aug 191 min read


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


Love in Any Language.
Yesterday evening, I attended my first Mandarin service after being invited by a new friend, Kemin 罗克敏. She works as a DJ at our local...

Lesster Leow
Mar 3, 20221 min read


The Art of Happiness.
Over the weekend, I revisited The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama, and after re-reading it, I had a moment of solitude to myself. The...

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Feb 28, 20221 min read


My Clever Mom.
Time flies and it has been four years since she passed away. Among all the photos I have of her, this one stands out as the most...

Lesster Leow
Jul 13, 20181 min read


Starting A BeeKeepers Club In Singapore.
It has been over a year since my return to Singapore, and I am gradually adapting to the rhythm of life here. Beekeeping runs in my...

Lesster Leow
May 20, 20181 min read


My Favorite Makan Place.
Whenever I crave a delicious meal and a chance to spend time with good friends, Gorogoro Korean Steamboat restaurant is my go-to spot....

Lesster Leow
May 1, 20181 min read


Sign Of Aging.
For the past two weeks, my right pinkie had been numb, and the numbness gradually spread to my right hand, making it difficult to grip...

Lesster Leow
Apr 29, 20181 min read


My Girls Are Busy.
During my travels around Malaysia over the past few days, I had to leave my beehives unattended. Today, I took the time to inspect them...

Lesster Leow
Apr 29, 20181 min read


Bee Museum In Bentong.
On Monday, I received an invitation to conduct a land study to determine the feasibility of setting up a bee farm in Malaysia. During my...

Lesster Leow
Apr 25, 20181 min read


Another One Has Arrived.
Beekeeping in Uganda and Rwanda brings great joy because bees are always abundant. They can be found everywhere. Recently, another colony...

Lesster Leow
Apr 1, 20181 min read


Swarming Season In Rwanda.
During spring, colonies undergo a process called "Swarming," which is a means of reproduction. Typically, the first split is known as the...

Lesster Leow
Apr 1, 20181 min read


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


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


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


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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