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Exchange Diaries: The World Through a Bay Window
Jess, our Food and Travel writer, shares a heartfelt reflection on her exchange year in Nottingham, United Kingdom, and how nine months abroad reshaped her understanding of travel, home, and growing up.
Jess Chuen
23 hours ago3 min read


How Korea Made the World Crave Its Soft Power: Hallyu and Korean Cuisine
The bowl of Samyang noodles you crave at 12 a.m. didn’t become a favorite for no reason. It all traces back to Hallyu, a cultural wave our Food and Travel writer, Ummo, will unpack for you in this article.

Ummo
Feb 203 min read


From Matcha to Mushroom Karaage: A Rakuki Food Review
It’s 2026, and by now, everyone should have been to Rakuki. Semenyih’s only study café gets the full review from our Food and Travel writer, Ummo.

Ummo
Feb 133 min read


Seeing Solo: How One Afternoon at Miyakori Café Redefined Connection
In this heartfelt Food and Travel article, Nuraiah reflects on solitude and unexpected human connection through her intimate experience at Miyakori Café...

Nuraiah Binte Farid
Jan 233 min read


The Malaysian Watering Holes: Kopitiams & Mamaks
For Malaysians, kopitiams and mamaks are part of who we are — the post-badminton supper stop, the weekend breakfast ritual. In this Food and Travel piece, JY reflects on his experiences in these beloved Malaysian “watering holes

JY
Jan 184 min read


KL’s Bubble Tea Map: From Rich Milk Teas to Guilt-Free Boba
In this joint article, Thivyashree and Tec Minn explore Kuala Lumpur’s booming bubble tea scene, from indulgent brown sugar classics to sugar-free alternatives, and where to find the best cups in the city.
Thivyashree and Tec Minn
Jan 114 min read


Have 15-Minute Meals Killed The Art of Quality Cooking?
In a world obsessed with 15-minute meals and "cooking hacks", our Food and Travel writer, JY dives into whether the art of slow-cooking, like double-boiling a pot of soup, is being lost along the way.

JY
Dec 22, 20253 min read


From Diyas to Delicious: A Feast of Deepavali Memories
Our Food and Travel writer, Thivyashree, takes us back to the glow of Deepavali. Prepare for a one-two punch of nostalgia and serious cravings.

Thivyashree Inthiran
Nov 30, 20254 min read


If You Didn’t Eat It Off the Floor, Your Food Is Clean: A Take on Diet Culture and Notions of Clean Eating
These days, eating feels like a full-time job; the never-ending counting, checking, and wondering if our food is “clean” enough. In this piece, Ummo gets real about her vulnerable journey with food and the diet culture that won’t stop buzzing in our ears.

Ummo
Nov 24, 20254 min read


How to Eat Like a True Bangali
Written by our Food and Travel contributor, Nuraiah, this is one article that will not only make you hungry but, more importantly, teach you what it truly means to be Bangali... through our universal language: food.

Nuraiah Binte Farid
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Green Getaways: A Real Possibility or A Visionary Dream?
Between carbon-negative Bhutan and a drowning Venice, our Food and Travel writer, Aishwarya examines whether responsible travel is achievable or still out of reach.

Aishwarya Nanthakumar
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Feed Me Something Real: What Are We Really Consuming in Malaysian Food Content?
veryone's constantly being told what's a "hidden gem" and what's not. Food and Travel writer, Ummo, wonders how much of it means anything at all.

Ummo
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Tea, Cha, or The Dancing Leaf
Food and Travel writer and editor, Jade, invites us to rediscover tea — not just as a drink, but as a story steeped in time.
Jade Lee
Oct 10, 20253 min read
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