End of Year reflection
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2024
Nanchang November 2024
The last time I was in China was as a kid in 2004. I remember Dongguan being extremely dirty and dusty. To be fair, China was classified as a developing…
Lucky the Alaskan Malamute update : WE FOUND A NEW OWNER!
Finally, after nine months, we found an owner. The best part is that he is our neighbour so we can see Lucky occasionally! I also just discovered Lucky’s origin, or…
Lucky the Alaskan Malamute
Who would have thought I’d end up caring for a dog, let alone an Alaskan Malamute? It’s been a journey of unexpected joy and learning. Lucky is an enormous four-year-old…
Thailand May 2024 – Day 3 + 4
The highlight of Day 3 was the Chao Phraya cruise tour at Asiatique. It was my first-ever river cruise tour, so I was looking forward to it. The food was…
Initial D roadtrip part3D (Finale) – Arakurayama Sengen Park
There are no prizes if you guess it right. We headed to Arakuraya Sengen Park to view Mount Fuji the next day. I was excited about this destination. However, 天公不作美,…
Initial D roadtrip part 3c – Hoshino Ryokan, Hakone
A ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style inn. At a ryokan, you don’t do much besides eating, enjoying the scenery, and enjoying more hot springs; they basically treat you and feed…
Initial D roadtrip Part 3b – Hakone Yuryo onsen
The next day, we woke up early to relax at the onsen. Hakone is one of the top destinations in Japan for onsen, but since we were travelling around spring…
Initial D roadtrip Part 3a – Hakone
Hakone was the next stop. It is known for Mount Fuji and some of Japan’s best onsen (hot springs). On our way, we got to enjoy Mount Fuji; the weather…
Thailand May 2024 – Day 1 + 2
I was fortunate enough to have a friend gathering after four years! For our very first gathering, we would be in Bangkok. I always wanted to return to Bangkok, and…