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Hipster Culture at Saigon Outcast
SAIGON OUTCAST, Ho Chi Minh City. With bright-colored vandals decorating the entrance, I knew I was in for a real hipster […]
‘Me Before You’ Review: Movie Versus Book
“You can’t change who people are. Then what can you do? You love them.” It’s been a while since I’ve […]
Images: When You Miss Saigon
Confused — is how I describe the city of Ho Chi Minh / Saigon. I can sense the urgent clamor for progression, but […]
Maybe Next Year…
Here’s a little inspiration to kick-start your weekend goals. I’d say I’d lose some weight and gain some ground in […]
30 Minutes at The National Museum of Indonesia
As part of my new solitary adventures, I opened the The National Museum of Indonesia as early as 8 a.m. this […]
Halo, halo from Jakarta
Halo! Selamat pagi, mas. I was greeted by the one of the hotel staff at The Sultan Hotel as I walked […]
First to Try: UberEats in Singapore
Last week, we had the privilege to try out Singapore’s newest food delivery app, UberEats, which was still in its […]
Weeknight Dinner at The Line, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Like a deflated balloon ready to pump in as much oxygen as possible, I prepared myself to indulge in a feast upon […]
Cafe Hopping in Ho Chi Minh City: L’Usine Cafe
When you crave for luxurious coffee, then you go to a specialty cafe serving the best beans combined with their unique […]
One Vietnamese Coffee, Please!
“One tall ca phe to agitate my nerves even more please,” I cried to myself upon first stepping foot in Ho Chi […]
Life Lessons from Spinning Classes
“Mr. Take It Slow In The Gym” recently got addicted to a new fitness routine — spinning! It’s an alternative form of […]
Our Lives in Graphs
“”This is our lives in graphs,” says Paul (my friend from high school who had the luxury of time today […]
Dating in A Tinder World
“When was the last time you saw a rainbow?,” he asked. “I don’t know. It must have been ages ago,” I […]
Of Time and Commitment
While other people find it hard to commit to certain causes and aspects in their lives, here I am signing up […]
The Road to Cao Dai
Woke up with a game face that day. I knew we were up for one big adventure: ditching a $25 […]
Friday On-Loop: Troye Sivan’s Wild
/You make my heart shake Bend and break But I can’t turn away And it’s driving me wild/
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay
Three-year-old Caitlin Soleil Lucas from the Philippines, known to many as Courageous Caitie, has been diagnosed with a rare, mysterious form of cancer […]
New Boracay Island Discovery: Spider House at Diniwid Beach
On my fifth visit to Boracay, I felt I needed to explore the island beyond Stations 1 to 3. I’ve […]
The Death of Spontaneity
Since when did spontaneity become a thing of the past? What’s holding you back? What’s holding us back? What have […]
Call for Help for #CourageousCaitie: Dance Class For A Cause
Hello, Random Republika readers and dear friends! You might have heard about the story of this strong, courageous little kid, Caitie, […]