✦ Places and the People


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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✦ Places and the People  / ✦ Travelogue


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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My First Visit to Bird Paradise (Formerly Jurong Bird Park): A Day Full of Wonder
6 May 2026

Immerse in a symphony of colours at Bird Paradise — Asia’s largest bird park.Spanning 17 hectares, Bird Paradise is home to more than 3,500 birds from over 400 avian species …

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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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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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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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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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Johor Bahru in a Day: Antipodean Brunch, Escape Room & Sweet Treats
14 January 2026

An early Christmas celebration across the causeway, to Johor Bahru, Malaysia, yet again. There’s something oddly comforting about returning to our neighbouring city: familiar routes, reliable indulgences, and new little …

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