Noesantara Batam Review: Authentic Nusantara Flavours With Heart
22 July 2026

Every time I visit Batam, I stumble on hidden gems, and my belly always leaves more than satisfied. This time, that gem was Noesantara in the Penuin area. The large …

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Ikinokoru: Batam’s New Plant-Based Vegan Japanese Restaurant
15 July 2026

I found my new favourite bowl of truffle ramen. Ikinokoru (生き残る) is the up-and-coming plant-based vegan Japanese restaurant in Batam, Indonesia. Step through the door and you're transported into a mini …

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The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo: A Review 
8 July 2026

If the covers of the Strange Series (Strange Pictures and Strange Houses) caught my eye, Murder at the Black Cat Cafe did too. That was how I found my way …

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Confucianism: On Wisdom, Virtue, and a Cultural Temple in Tainan, Taiwan
1 July 2026

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius While I was drafting my post on Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, I thought about another …

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How to Make Solid Perfume at Home: A Beginner’s Honest Guide
24 June 2026

Feeling rather ambitious after my soapmaking journey turned out a more than pleasing batch, I decided to try my hand at making solid perfume next. After all, nothing beats organic …

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Meditations (Things Unto Himself): A Masterclass to Life, Time, and Living Well
17 June 2026

A Book Review: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (translated by Gregory Hays)  Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161–180). …

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Dream Cruise Review: Genting’s Resorts World Cruises from Singapore to Redang Island
10 June 2026

Marking my first break in a long while, we boarded the Dream Cruise operated by Resorts World Cruises, a subsidiary of the Genting Group. This was my very first cruise …

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Snorkelling with Sea Turtles at Redang Island on a Dream Cruise Layover
3 June 2026

Bucket list item: embarking on a cruise officially crossed off. I've always wanted to go on a cruise, and this time I finally did it. We boarded the Dream Cruise by …

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Slow Afternoons and Sweet Bites: Visiting The Garden by Afters Pastry at SKS City Mall
27 May 2026

A leisure afternoon spent surrounded by great company and delicious food will always be one of the greatest joys in my life. This time, that afternoon found us wandering into …

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See You When I See You: Handmade Soaps, New Beginnings, and the Gift of Goodbye
20 May 2026

As I stepped into a new chapter of my career, I wanted my goodbye to mean something beyond a card or a store-bought gift. I’d wanted to give my closer …

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