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2 Weeks, 4 Countries, 6 Flights: My Central Asia to Europe Solo Backpacking Trip

My 2-week solo backpacking trip across Central Asia and part of Europe was absolutely incredible! Honestly, it’s hard to put into words the whirlwind of emotions I felt—thrill, awe, a little chaos—but one thing’s for sure: it was an adventure I’ll never forget. Two weeks flew by in a blink,…

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Foodie Day Out In KL: From Ramen Honolu To Chinese Beef Roti & Rawtee Sandwich

“Where do you want to go this weekend?” My partner asked—just like every other weekend. This is our little routine: go out and find good food together. Like always, I asked him back, “Do you already have a place in mind?” (Of course, he did. He knows me too well.)…

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Why I Don’t Use AI to Write for Me (And How I Use It Instead)

These days, it feels like everywhere I look, someone’s talking about how they use AI to write. Social media captions, emails, full-on blog posts—you name it. And honestly? I get why people love it. AI tools like ChatGPT have made writing faster and easier than ever. Even the hosting plan…

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How Growing Older Changed My Life Goals, Desires, and Definition of Success

When I was younger, my life goal was simple and loud: I wanted to be a career woman. Not just someone with a job—but someone important. Someone at the top.…
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Istanoodle House: Seven-Colored Hand-Pulled Noodles I Can’t Get Enough Of!

That day was one of those days—the kind where I wanted nothing in the world except a bowl of noodle soup. Whenever my appetite disappears, anything warm and soupy somehow…
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I Went to Pasar Eatai Chinese Muslim Festival and Left Feeling Amazed

Okay, so recently I visited the Pasar Eatai Chinese Muslim Festival at One Utama Shopping Mall, and I was buzzing with excitement even before stepping in. As someone who has…
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Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Review: A Bittersweet Goodbye to the Series

Stranger Things—my favorite TV series—closed its final chapter yesterday, and I’m still sitting with a mix of emotions I don’t quite know how to untangle. Part of me wishes the…
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Making My First Terrarium at Taman Hati Studio & Café, Petaling Jaya

Growing up, I noticed how attentive my parents were, especially my dad, who has always treated his garden with so much care—a habit he continues to this day. Back then,…
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Antique Hostel, Istanbul: A Well-Located Hostel in Sultanahmet

During my trip to Istanbul last September, I knew right away that location was my top priority. I wanted to stay somewhere central, close to major attractions, and easy to…
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A Bowl of Comfort: Yong Tau Foo Soup at AK Noodles House

I love soup. Like, really love it. It’s my forever comfort food—the one thing I can always say yes to, even on days when my appetite quietly disappears. When nothing…
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