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  • 27 May 2026

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

    20 May 2026

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

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

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    Strange Pictures by Uketsu: A Visual Mystery That Gets Under Your Skin

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    Strange Houses by Uketsu: A Floor Plan That Unravels Something Sinister

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    Birthday Dinner at TANOKE Singapore: A Hidden Japanese Gem

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

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

  • 25 March 2026

    This Isn’t Love. It’s a Cycle.

    18 March 2026

    Zoo Johor 2026: Birds, Big Cats, and Baby Capybaras

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    Atlas Beach Club Bali: Sunset Indulgence at the World’s Largest Beach Club in Canggu

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    Bali Coffee Diaries: 3 Cafés Worth Slowing Down For

    28 January 2026

    Bali Food Diaries: Authentic Balinese Flavours in Indonesia

    21 January 2026

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

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

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

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    Welcoming 2026: Grace, Growth, and Going With the Flow

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

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

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    JB Food Guide: 3 Recommended Cafés and Restaurants for Café Hopping in Johor Bahru

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    Turi Beach Resort Review: A Serene Nongsa Escape Minutes from Singapore

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    Alchemy of Chocolate: My First High Tea Experience at Conrad Singapore

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    Breathing Through Silence: Living With Rhinitis Allergy

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    A Taste of Zen in Batam: Towzen Vegan Restaurant

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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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Key Learnings from #DMWF 2025: Imagination Drives the World
2 March 2025

In a world overwhelmed by content and fleeting attention spans, imagination has become the driving force behind impactful marketing, and authenticity is the key to brand loyalty.  Attending the DMWF (Digital …

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My First Work Trip: A Whirlwind Adventure in Kuala Lumpur
23 February 2025

There’s a first time for everything, and earlier this week, I embarked on my very first work trip. The destination? Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! Slowly but surely, I’m ticking off my …

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Explore Ancient Greece at E-DA Theme Park (義大遊樂世界) Taiwan
30 January 2025

When time travelling is not an option and money is a constraint, where can one go when one really, really wants to visit Greece? Welcome to E-DA Theme Park in Kaohsiung, …

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