writing

After the first day of the book fair, we drove 15 minutes to the Amelia Hotel parking lot, just a ten-minute walk from Bologna’s old town. We chose this spot partly because the hotel’s name matched our company VP’s name—Amelia. Playfully, the whole team gathered around

Waking up in the small town of Castenaso, just 12 kilometers from the center of Bologna, feels like a blessing. Mornings here are simple and fresh. Somewhere in the distance, a donkey’s lazy steps echo softly from a nearby farm. All around are sprawling green fields, dotted with medieval

Sixteen young writers stood out with their original, insightful, and skillfully narrated works. Their pieces will be published as a collection this November. Through Read With You Publishing’s donation channels, the book will reach a wider global audience. The contest’s top winners will also be invited to deliver

At sunset, I went to meet Miss Cheah, bringing a gift, a pandan cake from Bengawan Solo. We found a casual spot by the Serangoon Reservoir, sitting with our backs to the water and facing the Johor Strait, the sea breeze gently ruffling our hair. The sunset turned to afterglow,

Singapore is a multicultural country with 74% Chinese, 13% Malay, 9% Indian, and other minority groups including Eurasians, Filipinos, Sri Lankans, Arabs, and immigrants from all over the world. Living here for a while, you naturally make friends from different ethnicities. Their presence enriches my life and makes it fuller.

At the airport, there’s an Einstein Bros. Bagels. I ordered a nova lox bagel and a cup of coffee, placed them on the shiny steel table, and began to eat. Waiting for someone means you have to look like you’re waiting. The shop was busy with few tables.