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    The E-Reader That Made Me Fall Back in Love with Reading

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The E-Reader That Made Me Fall Back in Love with Reading
1 April 2026

Going back to reading after years away I have been rather undisciplined, and my yearly reading list has been getting shorter and shorter despite my trips to the library. Honestly, I …

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This Isn’t Love. It’s a Cycle.
25 March 2026

Disclaimer: This is not a therapy post, it's a self-introspection piece. If you're deep in pain right now, please reach out to a professional. You don't have to carry this …

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Zoo Johor 2026: Birds, Big Cats, and Baby Capybaras
18 March 2026

Zoo Johor: A Day at One of Malaysia's Oldest Zoos (Honest Review) Visiting a zoo in the middle of a blazing hot afternoon was probably not the wisest plan, but here …

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Ta.ti.do Coffee Roasters, Batam: Finding the Perfect Brew
11 March 2026

As a self-confessed coffee addict, connoisseur feels too generous on most mornings, a cup of coffee isn't just how I start my day; it's a non-negotiable. So when my sister …

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A Morning Adventure Guide: Visiting Panbil Nature Reserve and the Liminal Café in Batam
4 March 2026

This year's Lunar New Year holidays were rather low-key. Between the delicious home-cooked feasts (that I'm eternally grateful for) and long stretches of shopping trips, I found myself looking for …

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Singapore Oceanarium Review: Where the Ocean has a Story to Share
25 February 2026

There is something mysterious about the ocean.  Ever experience a peculiar feeling when you stand before the sea? Knowing that the waters hide a thousand secrets and more, with lives unbeknownst …

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Choosing Positivity in 2026: Chinese Zodiac Fortune Telling
17 February 2026

Every year, I find myself looking up my horoscope, not because I believe it determines my fate, but because I like what it represents. A possible future. An opportunity for change. …

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Atlas Beach Club Bali: Sunset Indulgence at the World’s Largest Beach Club in Canggu
11 February 2026

Sunsets are a beautiful, surreal phenomenon and in Bali, they feel nothing short of magical. As the sky softens and that glowing orb sinks gently into the sea, time seems …

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Bali Coffee Diaries: 3 Cafés Worth Slowing Down For
4 February 2026

No trip to Bali feels complete without lingering in a café, coffee in hand, letting time slow down just a little. Beyond beach clubs and sunsets, Bali’s restaurant scene and …

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Bali Food Diaries: Authentic Balinese Flavours in Indonesia
28 January 2026

It had been a long time since I last set foot in Bali, yet the moment I arrived, the island’s beauty felt rejuvenating and instantly familiar. Beyond the beaches and …

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