Category: Active Aging
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China’s Silk Road, Part 3: My DIY Itinerary & What I’d Do Differently
In the third and final instalment of my China Silk Road series, I share my DIY itinerary through Dunhuang, Zhangye, Qinghai and Xi’an—where I stayed, how I managed trains and private drivers, what I packed and what I’d do differently…
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China’s Silk Road, Part 2: Electric Tuk-Tuks, Didi Drivers, and the Real China
I went to China’s Silk Road looking for ancient history. But between the caves, temples and desert landscapes, I became just as fascinated by China now. Electric tuk-tuks, conversations with Didi drivers, surprisingly fresh air, impressive airports, Chinese brands that…
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China’s Silk Road, My Way: A DIY Journey Through China — Part 1
Apparently, DIY Jiuzhaigou last year wasn’t challenging enough. 😉 This time, I planned my own journey along China’s Silk Road—from Dunhuang and Zhangye to Qinghai and Xi’an. There were train-ticket nerves, ancient wonders, huge landscapes and plenty I hadn’t expected.…
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Redefining Community: The Friendships I Want in My Next Chapter
As I think about community and longevity, I’m realising that meaningful friendship isn’t necessarily about proximity, frequency or shared history. From friendships formed later in life to those that have run their course, my community keeps evolving—and perhaps that’s exactly…
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When Time Becomes the Luxury
We spend so much of our working lives using money to save time—but what happens when you finally stop rushing? I used to associate a full life with a full calendar. Now, as my extended sabbatical starts looking suspiciously like…
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Who Are You Really Doing It For?
Why do we really do the things we do? For approval, appearances, recognition — or simply because something feels right to us? From my teenage obsession with designer labels to speaking my mind at work, small acts of kindness and…
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When Longevity Went Mainstream: Separating Real Healthy Aging from the Wellness Hype
When did the quest for a longer healthspan become conveniently packaged for our lunch break? 🤔 I spotted a “Longevity Salad” in a Bangkok supermarket and realised the longevity trend had officially reached the supermarket aisle. Commercialisation isn’t the problem.…
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Fast vs. Slow Living: Why I Trust Bullet Trains But Set Boundaries with AI
Everyone loves efficiency—that is a given. But living between Singapore and Bangkok has given me some deeply conflicting thoughts about speed. I have a confession: my feelings about ‘fast’ don’t stack up nearly as neatly as you might imagine. Discover…
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Why I Stopped Chasing Symptoms: A Root-Cause Approach to Longevity, TCM, and Life
Over the years, I’ve found myself drawn to one simple idea: instead of treating the symptoms, look for the root cause. From my own journey with hypnotherapy, to Traditional Chinese Medicine, nutrition, healthy longevity research and even skin science, I…
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You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? Why I’m Learning Lifestyle Hacks After 50
Think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Think again. At 58, I’m challenging inherited assumptions and rewriting my daily routines—from tracking circadian sleep architecture to sourcing cellular-health nutrition and value-driven style. Here is why embracing change after 50…