February 17, 2025 Cuisine Sentimental Flavors of Marco Padang Peranakan Cuisine I had been full before I even stepped into Marco Padang Peranakan, but by the end of the meal, I was high on food and childhood memories.… Keep Reading
February 3, 2025 Market Unio Mystica A Portal of All Things Woo Woo in Helsinki If you’re into all things esoteric and find yourself in Helsinki, Unio Mystica is an absolute must-visit for a woo-woo souvenir.… Keep Reading
January 31, 2025 Nomad Notes Not a Newsletter: Jan25 Edition Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the culture blog, which are based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.… Keep Reading
January 27, 2025 Market Geek-ing on Moleskine in Amsterdam In that moment of practicality, I settled for the golden embossing of "AMS" because I was, after all, in the Amsterdam Moleskine store.… Keep Reading
January 20, 2025 Cuisine In 2025 I Am Embracing My Mid Palate I have what I call mid-palate. "Mid," in the Gen-Z sense—not extraordinary, not fancy when it comes to food—except for Japanese Omakase.… Keep Reading
January 13, 2025 Nomad Notes Quiet Luxury Found in Helsinki Just before drifting off, I remember thinking: I had found Quiet Luxury. It’s here in Helsinki—understated, intentional, and fulfilling.… Keep Reading
January 6, 2025 Cuisine Falling in Love with Polish Cuisine, One Dish at a Time at Black Duck Krakow If you’re ever in Krakow, even if it’s just for a length of one meal, make sure you visit Black Duck for the best-tasting Polish cuisine.… Keep Reading
December 31, 2024 Nomad Notes Not a Newsletter: Dec24 Edition Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the culture blog, which are based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.… Keep Reading
December 16, 2024 Market Finding Atlantis Books: A Sacred Sanctuary in Santorini Atlantis Books in Santorini was every bit the sacred sanctuary I had dreamed it would be, a place rich in wonder. 10/10—highly recommend.… Keep Reading
December 9, 2024 Market Papetri Paperworks A Stationery Temple in Budapest Papetri Paperworks is my favourite stationery shop in Budapest. It’s firmly on my “repeat visit” list for the next time I’m in Pesti.… Keep Reading