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<p>Ee Ming is a Singaporean freelance journalist covering social impact, the environment, culture and travel.</p>
<p style="padding-top: 30px;">Guided by deep empathy and curiosity, she wanders the world in search of stories about everyday people and communities. Her award-winning work spans global publications including Al Jazeera, Atlas Obscura, CNA, FairPlanet, South China Morning Post, and more. From endangered vultures in the Himalaya, potato guardians in Peru, hippie communes and natural dyeing in Yunnan, to rural revival in Japan and creative senior living models in Finland—she aims to shed light on the experiences that shape our world.</p>
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The House of Tan Yeok Nee is a masterpiece of Teochew architecture. (Photo: Darren Soh)

Here’s Why You Should Visit the House of Tan Yeok Nee

Discover the flavors of the island at the Sumba Food Festival, 4–18 October 2025.

TOH EE MING

Travel Writer

Singapore

Here’s Why You Should Visit the House of Tan Yeok Nee

Sumba’s Secret Ingredient: How the Island’s First Food Festival is Tapping into Hidden Potential