Malbec to the World

Every year on 17 April, wine lovers across the globe raise a glass to one of the world’s most acclaimed red wines. World Malbec Day (Dia Mondial del Malbec), celebrated once again in 2026, marks the international success of a…

From Temples to Coastlines: The Busan You Didn’t Expect

Some cities impress you instantly. Others take their time. Busan does neither and somehow, that’s exactly its charm. If Seoul is the mind of Korea, sharp, efficient, always in motion then Busan is its heart. Calm, steady, and quietly self-assured.…

The Unspoken Economics of Duit Raya

Eid Mubarak may be about forgiveness, family, and food… but let’s be honest, there’s also a quiet financial system running in the background. Welcome to the unspoken economics of duit raya. No one really explains it, yet somehow, we all…

Ketupat, Kuih & Chaos: My Raya Survival Guide

Our Eid Mubarak just wrapped up last month, but guess who’s still celebrating? My stomach. We all know how Malaysians can’t get enough of Khairul Aming’s cooking videos, the guy who somehow made simple recipes look like magic and captured…

The Rise of Home Pizza Ovens in Malaysia

In Malaysia, food is so much more than a pastime; it’s a national passion. And while pizza may not dominate the Malaysian dining scene in the way it does in Italy, the UK, or the United States, it has nevertheless…

Toulouse Beyond the Tee: Golf in the Pink City

As my plane landed at Toulouse Airport in southeast France, I noticed aircraft from numerous global airlines that I did not expect to see at what I assumed was a secondary airport. Why were planes from Singapore Airlines and others…