Travel & Culture
Have you ever picked up a book of poems from a far-off land and felt an instant spark, like the words were written just for you? I remember sitting in a cozy café in Paris years ago, flipping through a collection of Japanese haiku. One by Basho about an old pond and a frog jumping … Read more
Picture this: I was midway through a grueling job search a few years back, rejection emails piling up like unread bills. One rainy afternoon, I stumbled upon Rudyard Kipling’s “If,” and those lines about keeping your head when all about you are losing theirs hit me square in the chest. It wasn’t just words; it … Read more
Imagine sitting at the kitchen table as a kid, scribbling words on a crumpled piece of paper, trying to capture just how much your mom meant to you. I did that once for Mother’s Day – a messy rhyme about her endless patience with my spilled milk and forgotten homework. It wasn’t Shakespeare, but her … Read more
As a lifelong pop culture junkie, I vividly recall staying up late in 2018, refreshing X for updates on Kanye West’s latest Twitter storm. Today, in August 2025, the celebrity world is just as chaotic, with scandals, triumphs, and surprises lighting up our feeds. From Taylor Swift’s album teases to tragic losses like Ozzy Osbourne’s … Read more
In 2012, I was a college student scrolling through YouTube when I stumbled on PSY’s “Gangnam Style.” Its quirky dance moves and catchy beat hooked me instantly, sparking my obsession with K-pop. Fast forward to 2025, and East Asian pop culture—led by South Korea’s Hallyu and Japan’s anime juggernaut—dominates globally. From BTS to Spirited Away, … Read more
In 2007, I was a teenager glued to YouTube, watching “Charlie Bit My Finger” go viral while belting out Rihanna’s “Umbrella” in my bedroom. It was a year of blockbuster movies, shocking celebrity meltdowns, and tech that changed the world—like the iPhone’s debut. Pop culture was a rollercoaster, blending drama, innovation, and pure nostalgia. Let’s … Read more