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Beyond An HDB Flat.

Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations. 

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  • A dim sum restaurant, a cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style cafe), and a fishball shop. These three family businesses have been operating in Kennedy Town for several decades. Faced with challenges such as increasing operating costs, competition, and changing customers’ preferences, will they continue past the current generation?


  • Working out from home has various benefits including an unexpected emotional effect on me: Moving mindfully feels like meditation.


  • This too shall pass

    Just as the bad things in life shall pass, so do the good stuff. Life is too short to be fussing about things that do not matter.


  • Reflections from an overnight train ride from Hong Kong to Shanghai and a high-speed rail journey along China’s eastern territory


  • When in Beijing, we embarked on an introductory flight of baijiu, the ubiquitous Chinese spirit for all celebrations, at Capital Spirits.