Author: Adeline Koh

Spot the real durian. Comparable isn’t it? I’m amazed at the sheer likeness. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9Vvf7BcD6/ The durian bags come in two sizes: small and large in the form of a whole thorny durian. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7XgkVhGxn/ If carrying a whole durian bag is too wacky for you, how about the durian pouch instead? From the looks of it, you can fit your cards, a phone and loose change! https://www.instagram.com/p/BsX8MEcBchF/ If you are not a durian fan, not to worry, the shop also carries other hyper-realistic fruits and vegetable designs. Prices range from 450 THB (approx. S$20) for the durian purse to 950 THB…

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Ever wanted your own Disney wedding? Now you can really look the princess part. Kyoto-based wedding dress maker Kuraudia has teamed up with Disney to create wedding dresses from all of our favourite princesses including Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine and more. Inspired by the romantic ballroom dance scene in Beauty and the Beast, this yellow, glitter-embroidered gown will certainly make you feel like royalty. For the grooms, fret not, Kuraudia has also designed a tuxedo to match the Beast’s gold and blue ballroom look. Found your prince? May you live happily ever after with your prince charming, just like Cinderella’s two-tiered…

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Ever left greasy prints on your phone whilst snacking on potato chips? Want to snack during work but not leave crumbs on your laptop? Fret no more. Calbee X Takara Tomy just released a ‘Potato Chip Hand’ (ポテチの手) in June 2019, designed to allow fuss-free potato chip snacking whilst keeping your hands clean from crumbs and oil. With the push of a button, the Potato Chip Hand pinches a piece of potato chip easily with its finger-like claw. In true Japanese precision, this Potato Chip Hand will exert just the right amount of pressure enough to hold your chips without…

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Come and play at the world’s first Pororo-themed roof-top waterslide park! Located at the rooftop of Central Plaza in the heart of Bangkok city, the Pororo AquaPark makes a convenient location for a family trip. With four tall slides, eight pools and a lazy river, there is so much to explore for every one of all ages at this water park. Get your heart racing while sliding down against Bangkok’s skyline with Tong Tong’s Magic Slide and Pororo’s Funnel. Expect meet-and-greets, entertaining performances and dance shows throughout the day with South Korea’s iconic ‘little penguin’ Pororo and his friends. With…

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Fans of the thorny king of fruits, rejoice! Resorts World Genting has announced its annual Durian Festival, starting 25 May 2019. The event runs daily till 16 September, from 12pm to 10pm. That is A LOT of durians for a long running time, so Singaporeans don’t have to worry about missing out. At the Durian Festival, varieties of durians include D24, Mao Shan Wang, X.O., Red Prawn, Black Thorn and Tekka.  Stuff your face with durians and wash down your meal with more durian-themed desserts such as Mao Shan Wang chendol and durian ice cream! We hear that there is…

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Japan’s JR line has announced a limited edition Mickey Mouse themed shinkansen bullet train. This special Go! Waku Waku with Mickey service runs from June to November 2019 in the Kyushu region of Japan only. The exterior of the train is beautifully decorated to the Mickey theme. Perfect for the ‘gram! Adults and kids alike will be delighted to see the famous Mickey ears on the cabin’s headrest covers. Time for selfies, guys. That’s not all! Limited edition Go! Waku Waku Trip with Mickey shinkansen memorabilia, such as tote bags, pens and notebooks are sold onboard. I think these make…

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I enjoy browsing Taobao whenever I’m free and here is an item that caught my eye in the best sellers section – a bright yellow Donald Trump Toilet Brush. President Donald Trump has been stirring up world events recently and I guess ‘stirring shit’ seems to be a metaphor that has sprung to life. I wonder if the recent Huawei China saga has anything to do with its rise in popularity to the best sellers page? With the signature orange head hair, I have to admit the likeness to the US president is uncanny. This would surely make the cleaning…

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Minion fans are you ready? Say Bello to the JAL’s new minions-themed flight just in time for the school holidays. JAL Minion Jet 2 launches 31 May 2019 and the special minions commemorative flight is slated to run till June 2020. All passengers will receive a limited edition Minion boarding pass. How cute is that? Inflight beverage cups with different minion faces are specially designed for this flight. With all 6 designs, this is definitely worth collecting. Maybe ask for water instead of your usual coffee/tea so it will be easier to clean for keeps? Or just ask the…

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