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On my latest adventure, I set out to discover the most distinctive souvenirs from corners far and wide across Japan. Like many, I've always had a sof...
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I'll never forget my first encounter with sushi, which, surprisingly, wasn't in Japan but rather in Oxford. During my year in the UK, while I was stu...
The title might come off as a bit cheesy to some, and yeah I admit, I share that sentiment too. But stay with me here because, at first blush, "kissa...
Whenever I think of pearls, Audrey Hepburn's portrayal in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" comes to mind. Her unspoken elegance and beauty and that iconic bl...
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I'm thrilled to talk about a topic close to my heart, and likely yours too: SLEEP. An article about Dakota Johnson( Hollywood Actress) sleeping 14 ho...