Food
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A Small Pause Between Travels
Before I go into the last couple of entries about Istanbul, I thought I’d take a little detour and talk about something that happened after we came home. Our first wedding anniversary. It still feels strange saying that out loud sometimes. One year. Three hundred and sixty-five days since we stood in front of our… Continue reading
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A Singaporean Lunar New Year!
This year’s Lunar New Year felt quiet, simple, and very much centred around home. Instead of going out or having an elaborate celebration, I spent time in the kitchen preparing food for our family reunion dinner. There’s something special about cooking during this time of the year — the kitchen gets busy, the house slowly… Continue reading
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A Gentle Start to 2026
Again, thank you for (still) being here with me.There aren’t many of you, but I know some read quietly — and that means more than you know. The days between Christmas and now passed quietly, almost softly. It wasn’t a season filled with big plans or loud celebrations, but rather one spent slowing down, catching… Continue reading
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A Magical Day at Hong Kong Disneyland✨🏰💖
After checking out from Tung Chung, we took a taxi straight to Hong Kong Disneyland — just a short 15–20 minute ride from Novotel Citygate. It felt surreal that the Disney part of our trip was finally beginning. We headed to the Disneyland Hotel to check in, but since our room wasn’t ready yet, we… Continue reading
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A Day in Mongkok & the Best Claypot Rice Dinner
In my previous post about our day at The Peak , I shared how Day 2 was filled with sightseeing, good food, and a cozy ending. Day 3 brought us into the heart of Hong Kong — Mongkok — where everything feels a little louder, a little busier, and somehow even more delicious. We started… Continue reading
Ashes in the Light 