Travelogue


Ikinokoru: Batam’s New Plant-Based Vegan Japanese Restaurant
15 July 2026

I found my new favourite bowl of truffle ramen. Ikinokoru (生き残る) is the up-and-coming plant-based vegan Japanese restaurant in Batam, Indonesia. Step through the door and you're transported into a mini …

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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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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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Slow Afternoons and Sweet Bites: Visiting The Garden by Afters Pastry at SKS City Mall
27 May 2026

A leisure afternoon spent surrounded by great company and delicious food will always be one of the greatest joys in my life. This time, that afternoon found us wandering into …

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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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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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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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