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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
Aug 211 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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Balancing Act.
In Uganda, street hawking can be just as fascinating as street photography. The variety of items sold on the streets and the inventive...

Lesster Leow
Sep 26, 20171 min read
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Morning Has Broken.
For 16 years, I woke up to the sun's rays filtering through my mosquito net. In Uganda, sleeping under a net was a must because malaria...

Lesster Leow
Sep 21, 20171 min read
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Ready To Go!
After nearly a year of planning and obtaining the necessary approvals from relevant authorities, we can finally get our operation...

Lesster Leow
Sep 21, 20171 min read
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Down Memory Lane.
As mentioned earlier, I sometimes like to look back at old photos from my time in Africa. This particular photo was taken in 2014 at Lake...

Lesster Leow
Sep 21, 20171 min read
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Through The Lens.
When was the last time you had a chance to spend some time alone, walking, reflecting, and observing the world as if time had stopped...

Lesster Leow
Sep 18, 20171 min read
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Rainy Days and Monday.
Do you remember The Carpenters? They are one of my favorite groups. It had been a while since it last rained, but yesterday's shower was...

Lesster Leow
Sep 18, 20171 min read
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1st Anniversary. 2009 -2016.
It has been one year since you left us. How are you doing? I hope everything is fine. Yang, a Great Dane/Dogo Argentino mix, was my...

Lesster Leow
Sep 1, 20171 min read
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In The Still Of The Night.
In 2007, Kampala experienced a brown-out on a rainy night, plunging the entire city into total darkness. Cold and hungry, I was left...

Lesster Leow
Aug 31, 20171 min read
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It is very close to my heart.
I was known as "The Little Honey Man" throughout Uganda for my honey brand, which was supplied to the top supermarkets in the country. We...

Lesster Leow
Aug 30, 20171 min read
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Kids of Africa.
These are all the children I met during my stay in Uganda. I wonder where they are now. Some of them should be married and raising their...

Lesster Leow
Aug 30, 20171 min read
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Beginning of a new journey in online business.
Now that I have returned home after living in Uganda and Rwanda for 16 years, I am focusing on providing consultancy services in the...

Lesster Leow
Aug 24, 20171 min read
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My New Hobby.
I first started considering selling my items on Carousell, an online marketplace for buying and selling new or used items in Singapore....

Lesster Leow
Jun 18, 20171 min read
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B.E.S.T. Program In Malaysia.
The traditional perception of honeybees as a pest or enemy has changed with the increasing awareness and education about the importance...

Lesster Leow
Sep 12, 20122 min read
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Joining The Big League.
My honey must meet the European Union Honey Legislation requirements under the mentorship of Professor Horn. This standard is recognized...

Lesster Leow
Oct 1, 20091 min read
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