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Hokkaido Neo Sayavong Short story Travel

Away in Snowy Solitude

Seated on a slow train, the author reflects on its contrast of our fast-paced lives overloaded with online-stimulation. In Away in the Snowy Solitude, the reader is transported from an unpleasant past to uncertain future challenges. Neo’s narrative bridges the mind to the icy straight railroad, seeking serenity as he gets lulled by the snowflakes through his every step.

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culture Nazyra Azla Short story

When Home Doesn’t Feel Like Home: A Self-Reflection of Reversed-Culture Shock

Home. A word that often evokes feelings of comfort when used in phrases like “it feels like home.” For me, home is Indonesia. But what if Indonesia doesn’t feel like home anymore, where it does not provide that sense of comfort that it normally does?

It all started exactly 4 years ago…..

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Japan Nguyen Manh Quoc Trung Travel

A Day in the Country’s Kitchen, Osaka!

Osaka is one of the pride and joy of Japan. Being Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area, Osaka can be pretty intimidating for beginner traveler. Still, it’s not impossible to fully experience the “country’s kitchen” in one day. In fact, it could even be a fun challenge!