Boxing Day Has Nothing To Do With Boxing

Today, 26 December, is Boxing Day in Australia, which coincidentally is my first ever Boxing Day. I first thought it had something to do with, you know, boxing, the sport. But apparently, this Commonwealth countries’ public holiday was originally about giving to the less fortunate. But thanks to capitalism, it is now all about…

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Gili Island: An Iconic Swing and Tons of Horse Shit

We are so f-ing bored of Gili Island. There. A sentence I thought I would never say. Gili Island Is.. Blah Today was our second day with Gili Island. The heat has been unbearable from the morning. After getting the blank stare from the shopkeeper when we asked for coffee and then sipping the…

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Chicken Rice The Ultimate Comfort Food And Hangover Cure

Hainanese chicken rice has been my comfort food ever since I moved to Singapore almost a decade ago. The Hainan origin dish contains a plate of poached chicken served with seasoned rice, chilli sauce, and garlic paste. The Power of Chicken Rice I found out about its’ “power” during a very bad hangover afternoon after…

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29 Japanese Sumo Traditions You Will Find Fascinating

The first time I saw a complete Japanese Sumo match was on the TV at one of the train stations at a rural Hokkaido town on my last Japan trip. It lasted for about four seconds. Despite the gruesomeness, Sumo wrestling is utterly fascinating. A peek into the multi-layered Japanese culture. I truly hope…

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