Ta.ti.do Coffee Roasters, Batam: Finding the Perfect Brew
11 March 2026

As a self-confessed coffee addict, connoisseur feels too generous on most mornings, a cup of coffee isn't just how I start my day; it's a non-negotiable. So when my sister …

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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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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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