A Final Play in Snow City: Saying Goodbye to Singapore’s Indoor Snow Park
21 October 2026

Where in Singapore could we play with snow and shiver on purpose?  For 26 years, the answer was Snow City, and by the time you read this, it is gone. Image credits: …

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✦ Places and the People


Handmade Soap Gifts in Singapore: Meet bloomin’ soaps, My New Passion Project
14 October 2026

Starting a little passion project, handmade soap gifts, has taken me back to the tough yet fun days of my polytechnic years. Before I walk down memory lane, you may …

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Kanbe Ramen Review: The Hakata-style Tonkotsu Ramen I Rave
7 October 2026

I haven't had a bowl of kanbe ramen this delish in a long time. Menya Musashi in Singapore once served properly hearty tsukemen (dipping noodles), until standards slipped and outlets began …

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When Worry Takes Over: Mary Oliver’s “I Worried”
30 September 2026

I Worried Mary Oliver, 1935-2019  I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the riversflow in the right direction, will the earth turnas it was taught, and if not how shallI …

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Finding Melody in the Poetry: A Review of Margaret Atwood’s Dearly
23 September 2026

My mind has been cluttered lately, and honestly, it still is. In the noise, I've been trying to weave in strands of melody, a little beauty into the chaos. That's …

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Chasing Brunch and Trails: My FlagWhite Café Review in Bukit Timah, Singapore
16 September 2026

With work taking yet another big slice of my life, I have come to appreciate the importance of spending time offline with family and friends, and making room for my …

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A Garden, Briefly: An Evening at The Dead Poets Society Bar, Singapore
9 September 2026

Sometimes all one needs in life is a glass of something delish, a stunning view, and good company. Thank you, sis, for being part of my shenanigans, always. I had been …

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Singapore Quarry: A Hidden Nature Spot Near Bukit Timah
2 September 2026

I didn’t expect a 202.6km walking challenge to lead me to a hidden gem in Singapore. As part of my school’s fundraising campaign, I actually got up and moving more than …

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You Can Do Everything Right and Someone Still Might Not Like You
26 August 2026

A pensive thought over the nights and so I write. You Cannot Earn Affection You can do everything for someone, and they still might not like you. Someone else can do almost …

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Savoury Broth and Smoky Bites: Our VietSmith Dining Journal
19 August 2026

After two sisters spent weeks raving about the incredible seafood pancakes they had in Nha Trang, our cravings finally reached a breaking point. While hopping on a flight to Vietnam wasn't …

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