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  • 8 July 2026

    The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo: A Review 

    1 July 2026

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

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

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    This Isn’t Love. It’s a Cycle.

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Choosing Positivity in 2026: Chinese Zodiac Fortune Telling
17 February 2026

Every year, I find myself looking up my horoscope, not because I believe it determines my fate, but because I like what it represents. A possible future. An opportunity for change. …

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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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Bali Coffee Diaries: 3 Cafés Worth Slowing Down For
4 February 2026

No trip to Bali feels complete without lingering in a café, coffee in hand, letting time slow down just a little. Beyond beach clubs and sunsets, Bali’s restaurant scene and …

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Bali Food Diaries: Authentic Balinese Flavours in Indonesia
28 January 2026

It had been a long time since I last set foot in Bali, yet the moment I arrived, the island’s beauty felt rejuvenating and instantly familiar. Beyond the beaches and …

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5 Tips for Working Adults: How to Stay Sane, Set Boundaries, and Find Balance
21 January 2026

Tips for Working Adults (From Someone Still Figuring It Out) I’ve been working for over seven years, 85 months this January, to be exact, and somehow, I still feel like I’m …

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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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The Blue Hour Book Review: Love, Obsession, and an Abrupt End
7 January 2026

During a rare period of downtime, I decided to borrow The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins (published 2024) from my local library. A New York Times bestseller, I was first …

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Welcoming 2026: Grace, Growth, and Going With the Flow
31 December 2025

It felt like just yesterday that I was sitting at my laptop, typing voraciously away at my 2025 New Year post. Time flies, and it brings me back to an …

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Frankenstein (2025): A Poetic and Philosophical Reimagining by Guillermo del Toro
26 December 2025

“How often a man believes he's met an angel or a devil, only to find it is all an illusion. The game of chess we play... We play only against …

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Christmas Afternoon Tea at ATLAS Singapore: A Festive Experience in Art Deco Grandeur
21 December 2025

For a Christmas celebration that feels indulgent, elegant, and unmistakably festive, ATLAS Singapore is a great choice. Known as one of the most iconic bars and restaurants in Singapore, ATLAS …

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