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3 Affordable Ways to Learn Asian Languages in NYC
3 Affordable Ways to Learn Asian Languages in NYC
Chinese Made Easy: Shaolan and Talk Chineasy
Chinese Made Easy: Shaolan and Talk Chineasy
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5 Korean Songs to Add To Your Playlist Today
 

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This Is Asia-Diaspora: Natural Hair with Rosie Chuong
This Is Asia-Diaspora: Natural Hair with Rosie Chuong
Interview: Claire Soares from Up In The Air Life
Interview: Claire Soares from Up In The Air Life
Kenna Williams Teaches Us How to "Book Dat Isht"
Kenna Williams Teaches Us How to "Book Dat Isht"
 

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Singapore Style Guide
Singapore Style Guide
'In the Mood for Love' Inspired Fashion
'In the Mood for Love' Inspired Fashion
5 Fashion Essentials Inspired by 'Enter the Void'
5 Fashion Essentials Inspired by 'Enter the Void'
 

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6 Most Haunted Places in Asia
6 Most Haunted Places in Asia
5 Singaporean Spas For Your Own Ultimate 'Crazy Rich Asians' Getaway
5 Singaporean Spas For Your Own Ultimate 'Crazy Rich Asians' Getaway
Flor De Mayo: NYC's Top Chino-Latino Restaurant
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This Is Asia-Diaspora: Natural Hair with Rosie Chuong
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Interview: Claire Soares from Up In The Air Life
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Kenna Williams Teaches Us How to "Book Dat Isht"

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Did you know? The Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Myanmar, which houses the world's largest book – the Tripiṭaka tablets. Instagram photo by: @rameliavitra
Thailand's resorts and villas are architectural wonders - glistening waters and lush fauna all blend seamlessly into the buildings. Photo by: @WhereLifeMeetsLiving
World traveler, Army (insta: @armypalakorn) shares with us his views from Cambodia's Bayon Temple: "Known as The Face Temple, Prasart Bayon is at the heart of Angkor Thom 🗿 Its 54 Gothic towers are famously decorated with 216 gargantuan smiling faces. Impressive!"
#repost from Wei (@red.house.spice) of these stunning rainbow dumplings! In many parts of China - especially the north - families come together to make dumplings. Make sure to say "Zhāo cái jìn bǎo!" ("Bringing in wealth and treasure!") for a lucky year ahead!
Have you tried the Vietnamese treat Bánh cam? They're crunchy balls made from golden glutinous rice, sprinkled with fresh sesame seeds, and filled with a sweet mung bean filling. Insta photo by: @charlycheer
Let's mix up weekend shopping a bit. Insta photo by: @d_cortez_j
Happy Friday! In our newest series, “This is Asia-Diaspora” we sat down with @rosiechuong to talk about natural hair in the Asian community as well as body and skin color acceptance. Link in bio!
#CultureFact: Islam is the official religion of Malaysia, but you can see numerous types of religious sites due to Malaysia's rich cultural diversity. Photo credit: @safanah.k