Strange Pictures by Uketsu: A Visual Mystery That Gets Under Your Skin
29 April 2026

After finishing Strange Houses, I barely paused before picking up Strange Pictures. That is how compelling Uketsu's works are. The good news for new readers is that the two novels …

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Book Review


Strange Houses by Uketsu: A Floor Plan That Unravels Something Sinister
22 April 2026

A series of books with strange, striking covers stopped me mid-step in many bookstores; floor plans, diagrams, and images are arranged inside bold, iconic boxes. They were unlike anything I'd …

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Birthday Dinner at TANOKE Singapore: A Hidden Japanese Gem
15 April 2026

Singapore Restaurant Week is back this April, and it brought us straight to one of the most unexpectedly wonderful dinners we've had in a long time. For my sister's birthday, …

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Xiaoliuqiu (Liuqiu), Taiwan: The Tiny Taiwan Island I’m Still Enamoured With
8 April 2026

Looking through my old album (yes, I printed physical photographs of my time in Xiaoliuqiu) made me reminisce about the beautiful place. A personal thank you to my niece Wanzhen …

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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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