While in Korea, I bought a few "souvenirs" for myself, but my favourite, almost two years later, is the Dojang, a Korean name stamp.…
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Today is my last day in Singapore, and all I can think about since morning is how I never had a go-to, trusted hairdresser here. In the past weeks, I have packed my Singapore expat life into three FedEx boxes and two pieces of luggage. The former has been shipped, and the latter will…
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Tapau or Tau Pao, or Ta Bao is a Malaysian slang (that has widely spilled over to Singapore and therefore is a part of Sing-lish).…
Keep ReadingI came to Singapore with a small to-do list, and now I am leaving Singapore with a huge wish list. Here are some of them, which I will keep adding until I tick it off. Let me know if you have done any of it, whether it’s worth it, or should I just drop…
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There is no other building in Singapore that fascinates me more than the People's Park Complex in Chinatown.…
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My friends and I went drinking last weekend and had a long discussion about the reasons why we love Singapore. They have theirs and here are mine. Reasons Why I Love Singapore As an Indian who has never been to India, Little India Singapore is the closest version of Indian culture I have experienced…
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I raised my eyebrow when I reread the menu on the list of Hong Kong local drinks. I wasn’t too sure when I gave my order to the waiter.…
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You know, I have never eaten Cambodian food before I visited Cambodia and I realized this when I was in Cambodia. This might seem normal for some people, but living in Singapore and surrounded by its potluck culture, it was a surprise for me. Apparently, I wasn’t alone. Cambodian food is one of the…
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Have you heard about Kbal Spean the river of a thousand Lingas before? I hadn’t. Until the last day in Siem Reap when our driver insisted on taking us to the mountain. He took us to several places that day, including temples and waterfalls. The most interesting part, though, was the river. He stopped…
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Besides Candi Borobudur Temple, Angkor Wat in Cambodia has been on my bucket list for the longest time. I finally got to visit it recently. Angkor Wat We woke up at 4 AM to get ready to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap. We walked past the pitch-black neighbourhood and reached the…
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The Pinang Peranakan Mansion in Penang showcased an old-time Peranakan house complete with its furniture and tidbits. It’s definitely worth visiting when you are in Penang, Malaysia. I loved the decor the minute I entered the Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Vintage, colourful and rich in culture. Welcome To The Pinang Peranakan Mansion We spend a…
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