Stories

Living in the Netherlands, Pamelia Chia carries a deep love for Singaporean food heritage. Through writing and cooking, she reconnects with her roots and shares them with others. Her story reflects how the flavors of home nourish not just the body but also the soul, keeping culture alive across oceans.

Settled in the serene landscapes of Stavern, Norway, Rita Lim-Solhaug connects nature, healing, and cultural wisdom through her love for food. She shows how embracing simplicity and grounding deeply in heritage can create profound well-being. Rita’s story is a gentle call to remember our roots and honor the earth beneath us.

Relocating to Los Angeles, Roger Lee faced the uncertainties of starting over. Instead of searching externally, he focused on inner values, building a life grounded in resilience, purpose, and creativity. Roger’s story reminds us that no matter where we are, it is our inner foundations that create lasting homes.

In South Carolina, Tay Sok Hwee has been a pioneer in bringing music therapy to diverse communities. Her work shows how music can transcend words and create deep healing. Sok Hwee’s journey inspires us to see that even unseen bridges — like sound and emotion — can build lasting connection and hope.

Living in Los Angeles, Vickii Ma took the leap and pursued different career paths, eventually settling into entrepreneurship. While the transition was daunting for her, Vickii has since reaped the rewards of her choice, finding happiness in the freedom she now has. Vickii’s journey displays that success is often not a linear path, but eventually, the dots will connect.

Based in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, Viona Wang redefined adventure not through extreme change, but through perspective. By embracing seasonal rhythms, cultural differences, and personal transformation, she found new dimensions of joy. Her journey encourages us to see that the greatest adventures often arise from within.