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Athen, Greece: Where to Stay, What to Pack & Things to Know Before You Go

I landed in Athens on 27 August 2016, stepping into a city I had only seen in photos, movies, and travel blogs. I remember feeling a mix of excitement and disbelief. I was finally in Greece, a place filled with ancient history, white buildings, and stories I grew up reading…

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Tbilisi, Georgia: My 5-Day Solo Travel Diary and Useful Tips for First-Timers

I took a red-eye flight from Almaty to Tbilisi, Georgia, right after spending 4 days in Kazakhstan. My flight was at 2:35 AM and landed in Tbilisi around 10:40 AM. Which meant… yep, very little sleep, but I didn’t want to waste a single moment of this trip. Sleep was…

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Muscat, Oman: 21 Hours Layover in Oman, Is It Worth Leaving the Airport?

During my recent 2-week backpacking trip, I wanted to make the most of it. So, when I planned my route, I made sure to squeeze in at least one long layover before heading home. After weighing a few options, I decided to end my trip in Oman.  I picked Oman…

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From Krabi to Chiang Mai: A Spontaneous Thailand Travel Story (Part II)

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Read the beginning of my spontaneous trip to Krabi [here] In Part 1, I shared how my spontaneous trip to Krabi came about. But the adventure didn’t stop there. After…
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A Spontaneous Trip To Krabi: The Story I Never Shared Until Now (Part I)

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Back in 2019, I went on one of those spontaneous trips where I booked a ticket in the morning, packed my bag, and headed to the airport before lunch. The…
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Why I Don’t Use AI to Write for Me (And How I Use It Instead)

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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…
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How Seirock Ya Made Me Fall in Love with Ramen

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I was never into ramen. Like, at all. Every time I saw a steaming bowl of ramen, all I could think of was instant noodles. Something quick, cheap, and honestly...…
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Why You Need To Set Boundaries at Work Before It’s Too Late

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Let’s have a real conversation. One that might be uncomfortable but is necessary. Something that seems to be increasingly forgotten in our modern workplaces, especially when you're married or in…
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I Often Feel Like I Don’t Belong or Fit In And Maybe That’s How It Should Be

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Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you didn’t quite belong? Like there was an invisible wall between you and everyone else... one you couldn’t explain, but…
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My Top 3 Mocha Picks in Malaysia That Even Non-Coffee Lovers Will Crave

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I’ve never been a big coffee drinker. The bitterness? Just not my thing. I’ve tried... really tried to like it… but nope. My taste buds weren’t having it. Then one…
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Where to Eat in Johor Bahru: A Weekend Itinerary for Food Lovers

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I recently made a quick trip to Johor Bahru for my partner’s best friend's wedding. At first, we weren’t sure if we could make it; a 4-hour drive (without traffic!)…
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