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  • 8 April 2026

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

    1 April 2026

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

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First-Time Thrills in Thailand: My Zipline, White Water Rafting & ATV Experience
14 September 2025

Before hitting my Big 3, I made up my mind to be adventurous this year. It wasn’t an easy start - frequent colds and persistent infections slowed me down. But …

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Breathing Through Silence: Living With Rhinitis Allergy
21 August 2025

My Diagnosis Journey What I thought was a stubborn six-month flu had me questioning if it was COVID-19 all over again. After two rounds of antibiotics and countless trips to the …

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A Taste of Zen in Batam: Towzen Vegan Restaurant
19 July 2025

In a quiet corner of Batam, Indonesia, I was introduced to a little slice of Kyoto by my family and I fell in love with the food and the place …

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Thriving in Chaos: What If This Is It?
3 July 2025

The world is a beautiful, chaotic place. Sometimes, my life feels like a direct reflection of that chaos: messy, overwhelming, fast-paced. There’s always something to do, somewhere to be. My calendar …

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Wandering Through Time: A Dreamy Day in Phuket Old Town
18 May 2025

If you’re planning a trip to Phuket and want to experience something special beyond the beaches, Phuket Old Town is a must-visit. A place where pastel streets, rich culture, and …

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Sonder Review: Fine Dining with Euro-Asian Flair
4 May 2025

The concept of Restaurant Week, where food lovers can enjoy curated dining sets at exclusive prices in participating restaurants, was introduced to me by my dear friend Ziyi. This time, …

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A Culinary Dream at Blue Elephant in Phuket: My Royal Thai-Peranakan Feast
25 April 2025

Set within the historic Governor’s Mansion, a beautifully restored Sino-Portuguese building from the early 1900s, this restaurant is the epitome of history, culture, and culinary delight. Drawing from heritage recipes …

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D.A Little Farm: The Exotic Petting Zoo in JB
12 April 2025

I have finally boarded the bandwagon of spending time in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With the trend of cafe hopping, our neighbouring country has brought it up a notch with petting …

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Listening to the Echoes of All The Flowers in ALIEN Art Centre
30 March 2025

Sifting through old photographs and dated diary posts made me feel regretful about my present, as if my past was so wondrous that everything that's happening in the present or …

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Exploring Anping: A Journey through History in Tainan, Taiwan
9 March 2025

I'd found unfinished drafts of my solo trip to Taiwan, and this year, I'm determined to share all the highlights from my travels. Join me as I revisit my day …

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