Julia

  • Moving from New York City to London in my 20s

    September 1, 2025 TOWER BRIDGE — A little over 3 months ago, I packed my life into a few suitcases and moved myself across the world to London to chase a dream more than 5 years in the making. At the end of 2019, my plan was to live in New York City for a…

  • Balik Kampung

    During the holiday season in Malaysia, there’s a special phrase for going home. When people return to their hometown — for Chinese New Year, for Hari Raya (Eid), for Deepavali, for Christmas — they say it’s time to “balik kampung.” Directly translated, it means “return to village,” but I’ve learned that it’s so much more…

    Balik Kampung