Last month, my Dad got really annoyed by you tiao (dough fritters). He complained, "You know, you tiao used to cost $0.50. But when I tried …
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Wanna Stay On A Private Island?
Here’s an idea for a dream trip: Chilling with your closest friends or family on a private island. An island filled with beautiful beaches, …
The Unconventional Psychology Of Indulgence
Here’s something I’ve always wondered: Why would anyone pay for a GV Gold Class ticket? I mean, sure, it has a lounge, some F&B - …
How To Find Your Dream Trip
Okay, I’ll admit it: I hate planning for travel. 8 years ago when I was studying in the US, I found myself without any plans for the …
How To Fly Business Class For Free Using Credit Cards
Frequent flyers have a common saying: “Once you go flat, you can’t go back." No, they're not lamenting about their car troubles, but …
How Much Would It Cost To Travel Around The World?
Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could travel around the world for six months? I’m talking about visiting 9 countries across 6 regions. Not …
Why I Let My Fiancee Plan Our Wedding
I’m just gonna put it out there: My fiancee is way better at planning our wedding than I am. She often tells our friends, “Lionel is …
The Most Important Investment For Permanent Weight Loss
A couple of years ago, I shared about how I tried Tim Ferriss' Slow Carb Diet. After 13 weeks of eating yong tau foo and avoiding my …
What Are Your Money Traditions?
For as long as I can remember, my family follows the exact same weird routine every Chinese New Year. After a light vegetarian lunch at …