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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
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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
Aug 261 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
Aug 202 min read
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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
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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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(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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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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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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Girls Are Getting Stronger.
On my birthday, I received a wonderful present: a small colony of apis florea that has grown stronger every day since. When they first...

Lesster Leow
Jan 31, 20181 min read
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Beautiful Children Of Uganda Thru The Lens.
It has been over 10 years since the war ended, but many people in the first world still believe that those in Northern Uganda are living...

Lesster Leow
Jan 27, 20181 min read
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Strangers No More.
I have just finished a two-week part-time night course. I never imagined going back to school, but it felt great. :) I was fortunate to...

Lesster Leow
Jan 27, 20181 min read
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Happy Farm With Alex.
Over the weekend, I enjoyed a relaxing stay at Pulai Spring Resort. I chose this location because it was in close proximity to my main...

Lesster Leow
Dec 3, 20171 min read
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Urban Beekeeping In Singapore?
The feasibility of urban beekeeping, particularly in Singapore, remains uncertain. To explore this possibility, I decided to conduct a...

Lesster Leow
Nov 23, 20172 min read
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A more natural atmosphere for the ladies.
It has been nearly a week since they were moved to my balcony, and I can observe that they have become more comfortable in their new...

Lesster Leow
Nov 14, 20171 min read
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