Author: Mabel Kwong

  • 6 Symbolic Chinese Foods That Bring Good Luck

    6 Symbolic Chinese Foods That Bring Good Luck

    Food is an important part of Chinese culture, and Chinese food holds symbolic meanings. Some Chinese foods are symbolically auspicious and eaten for good luck. The meaning of these foods are based on traditional stories behind individual ingredients and also appearances. Here are six such lucky foods eaten by many Chinese during celebrations such as…

  • Australia’s National Colours: Green, Gold and More

    Australia’s National Colours: Green, Gold and More

    If you’ve been to Australia, you might notice the colours green and gold stand out quite a bit around the country. That’s because green and gold are regarded as the national colours of Australia. Both colours arguably symbolise what it means to be uniquely Australia and Australian on different levels. There are a few reasons…

  • Asian Girls, White Guys Dating: Exploring Yellow Fever, Fetishization And Racism

    Asian Girls, White Guys Dating: Exploring Yellow Fever, Fetishization And Racism

    Asian women dating white guys. White guys dating Asian women. When it comes to Asian-female-white-male or AFWM couples, perhaps these relationships are built upon yellow fever, fetishization and sexual preferences. Or perhaps not. Some see these couples as just another kind of couple. Others disapprove. People get together for different reasons. Each AFWM relationship and…

  • 6 Ways To Avoid Blogging Burnout And Stay Inspired

    6 Ways To Avoid Blogging Burnout And Stay Inspired

    Blogging burnout happens. It is real and common among many bloggers. You could be a regular blogger, blogging consistently with a lot of passion. Then one day blogging burnout hits you. You feel a lack of motivation and unfocused each time you sit down to blog. You can’t find inspiration to blog. You feel drained…

  • 8 Simple Ways To Feng Shui Your Home

    8 Simple Ways To Feng Shui Your Home

    If you want to feel connected to where you live, you might want to cultivate good feng shui at home. Practicing the art of feng shui can help attract positive energy and create a more balanced atmosphere at home. When you feel good vibes at home, chances are you’ll feel better about your life. When…

  • Australia’s Coffee Culture: How We Drink Coffee

    Australia’s Coffee Culture: How We Drink Coffee

    Coffee and drinking coffee is something Australians are all too familiar with. Australia’s coffee culture is unique, with different ways of drinking coffee and different kinds of coffee drunk throughout the day. No doubt Australia has a strong love affair with coffee. Melbourne has time and time again been voted as having the best coffee…