Movie Review: The Hunger Games (2012)

Perhaps it’s because I haven’t read any of the books yet. I’ve seen all eight Harry Potters and all four Twilights, and none of the 12 films could compare with the experience I had with The Hunger Games. I suppose the only reason I’m comparing them are because they’re all based on bestselling young adult
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Toasteria Cafe (Taipei)

I love a good toasted sandwich or panini, and Toasteria Cafe reportedly has the best there is to offer in Taipei. Owned by an Israeli dude who lived in New York then married a Malaysian woman then moved to Taiwan, Toasteria is a mix of all those cultures — Middle-Eastern (Mediterranean), American, Malaysian and Taiwanese. It’s quite
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Book Review: ‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley

I admit I’ve been somewhat slack on my goal to read more books this year, but I’ve finally made an effort and finished a classic I had been meaning to get to over the last few years: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. As it was first published in 1818, I was wary that the classic could be
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Quick and easy snacking options in Hong Kong

Most of my visits to Hong Kong are way too short, which runs contrary to my intentions to eat way too much. The alternative is that I just find a lot of places lots of different snacks that are cheap, quick and easy. Here are some of my recommendations. Tim Ho Wan (添好運) You really
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