IPPUDO Tom Yum Tonkotsu Ramen

IPPUDO Tom Yum Tonkotsu Ramen

Can’t decide if you should have Thai or Japanese for dinner? Why not both? IPPUDO’s seasonal Tom Yum Yonkotsu Ramen ($19) is finally in Singapore. Originally created for IPPUDO in Thailand, this fusion ramen has…

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Braving Beijing

Braving Beijing

I’ve been to Beijing several times in the last couple of decades and each time it leaves me with a different view about it. My first visit in the 1990s was for a student exchange…

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The Velvet Touch

The Velvet Touch

Velvet has always reminded me of special occasions. It’s a strange association I picked up as a kid. When I was 5, my Mum had a gorgeous black velvet dress that she tailored and wore…

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Solving Thinning Hair Issues With TK TrichoKare

Solving Thinning Hair Issues With TK TrichoKare

If I had to pick the one thing I hate most about my physical appearance, I’ll have to say it’s my thin, fine hair. Unfortunately, it’s genetics and my whole family has got extremely thin,…

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The Helsinki Winter Zoo

The Helsinki Winter Zoo

I visited Finland several times and while I’ve written my stories for magazine publications, I never really got round to sharing my journey on my blog. After some requests from readers who are looking to…

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This week’s thoughts: Money

This week’s thoughts: Money

It’s been a stressful period while I was away. As they say, when it rains, it pours. Whatever little issue that could possibly go wrong while I was away from my business happened. I’m really…

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A bit of Estee Lauder happiness in a Sephora parcel

A bit of Estee Lauder happiness in a Sephora parcel

Remember not too long ago when I shared about my hopes for 2017, I said I wanted to have more balance in my life? My little baby of a business, Foxhole Cafe and The Pourover…

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Short Getaway from Singapore without the hassle – Club Med Cherating

Short Getaway from Singapore without the hassle – Club Med Cherating

People are always asking me where they should travel for short holidays. Given a rigid work schedule or high commitments, sometimes long holidays may not be possible for everyone. If you can get the weekend…

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What makes you grow?

What makes you grow?

I haven’t been writing much recently even though penning down my thought is one of those things that I rely on to refresh my mind and soul. Sitting in my new cafe (in case you…

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N.E.mation 11 – Vote to Win!

N.E.mation 11 – Vote to Win!

Finally it’s time to see what the finalist teams of N.E.mation 11 has come up with using this year’s theme TOGETHER WE KEEP SINGAPORE STRONG Total Defence remains relevant because of the threats we face…

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