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Departure Issue

From Santorini to Pokhara, Bali to Sydney, London, Berlin, São Paulo and our home in Kuala Lumpur, explore this issue.

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The Departure Issue is an anecdote to mark new beginnings. Adapting from mundane routines to daunting schedules, taking the leap of faith from a comfort zone to the hustle and bustle; from what’s familiar to foreign faces and places – it’s all about exploring the uncertain.

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INTRODUCING VOLUME 10

FRONT COVER : SANTORINI, GREECE.

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MELANCHOLIC

LONGING

FOR SANTORINI.

Story by Macarena Armario

"In these times, when everything is moving so fast and we live in a world of constant immediacy, stopping to see, reflect and feel with a photograph is almost a revolution ."

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"All these connections made through the sensations experienced created a symbiotic bond between the person and the place, which lasts forever."

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LAUNCHING EVENT

Aesop x Musotrees

Of People & Places

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT / THE DEPARTURE ISSUE : BALI & SYDNEY

A Conversation with Nicholas Vodicka, Co-Founder Softer Volumes.

Interview by Kerol Izwan

I remember meeting Nicholas at a cafe nearby his office, located in a docile neighbourhood not far from Sydney. After a laid-back conversation, he gave me a tour of his office, where we continued talking about his design preferences and aesthetics. At that time, Nicholas was running a magazine called Hey Gents, a handsome guide magazine for gentlemen.

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I asked, "Here's the million-dollar question: Why the name Softer Volumes? Enlighten us."

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Nicholas's Answer

STORY HIGHLIGHT / THE DEPARTURE ISSUE : POKHARA, NEPAL

Hemja Camp Pokhara:

Story by Rayna Carruthers

A Legacy At A Crossroads

"From the day Norchung was born, he was destined to be a monk – In 1959 at 23 years age, Norchung was forced to flee his monastery in Tibet to Mustang."

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT / THE DEPARTURE ISSUE : SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL.

Raphael Dias & Raffaele Asselta

A Conversation with Casa Diaria's Brazilian Duo.

Interview By Kerol Izwan

I was genuinely interested in Casa Diaria growth, especially how they pivoted during the pandemic. Raphael and Raffaele have created sublime tapestries and various artworks, which are now exhibited at the store. On top of that, this dynamic duo have branched out into diverse things, including curating a gallery of their own creations and organising soulful events to connect with creatives in the city.

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Departure Issue : Volume 10

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WHAT'S NEW IN THIS ISSUE?

New Segment: Minute by Minute

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Created in Malaysia with lenses

from all over the world.

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PAST ISSUE : VOLUME 9

Snapshots of Serendipity.

My venture into photography, which took a serious turn during the pandemic, yields interesting perspectives.

By Santiago Zapata. Explore more.

PAST ISSUE : VOLUME 9

THE ROMANCE OF BOMBAY

"Bombay can be extremely overwhelming; sometimes the feeling is inexplicable and one can find themselves completely lost in its charms easily."

Story by Krish

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MARTAROMBO – A JOURNEY TO DISCOVER MY HERITAGE.

"As a traveller with neither plans nor itinerary, I saw our fateful encounter as the universe's way to connect me with the right people I didn't know I needed."

Journey by Kiki Nasution

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Selected Stories

Story, Volume 8.

Lockdown in Paris by Thibault Charpentier.

Story, Volume 7.

Nusantara Flavours: Lesson From My Fathers by Denise Hung.

Story, Volume 6.

Assalamualaikum Jordan by Suleyman Azhari.

Story, Volume 5.

Cairo: A Pilgrimage of Embracing Change In The Desert by Manon.

Others

Selected Interviews

Interview. Volume 6, London.

A Conversation with Tom Horne and William Green in London. They share about running L'Estrange. The duo was inspired to simplify men's wardrobe with cohesive colours and effortlessly smart styles.

Interview. Volume 4. San Francisco.

A Conversation with Greg Lutze, Co-Founder of VSCO app. The photography app plays a big part in the evolution of mobile photography. It also allows the community to express art in different forms via a photo editing app with myriad filters.

The interview with Frederik Frede, founder of Freunde von Freunden in Berlin at FvF Apartment in Mitte.

Interview. Volume 3. Berlin.

A Conversation with Frederik Frede and Freunde von Freunden (FF) team, Tim Seifert and Torsten Bergler in Berlin. FF is an independent international publication documenting inspiring people from various creative background.

Interview. Volume 8, Beirut.

A Conversation with Ibrahim Nehme. He shares his journey publishing The Outpost magazine. He also shares the unexpected Beirut explosion in 2020.

Interview. Volume 8, Seoul.

From Malaysia to South Korea, chef Basira Yeusuff starts her culinary journey in multiple cities. Now running a restaurant named Agak Agak Seoul.

Interview. Volume 7, T'ganu.

Running Nysakapas from home, Nysa shares her stories moving from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu to start a new life and develop her batik business.

Interview. Volume 6, Sydney.

A Conversation with Henry Wilson. Aesop in Sydney with the designer, talking about process and collaboration.

Others

We are always looking for like-minded people to share their stories in our magazine. If you share the same passion, please contact us to discuss potential collaborations. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Notes: International shipments are now revised. Due to a very steep shipping price, we opted to use Pos Malaysia for the most affordable rate. Copies are shipped from Kuala Lumpur. Please note that the delivery duration may take slightly longer than usual, around 3-4 weeks depending on your location. Our apologies in advance for the inconvenience we may have caused. We appreciate your kind understanding and patience. Thank you for the continuous support.

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