Cafe Aaliya Shinjuku: the viral French toast that did not quite live up to the hype
One of the places on my Shinjuku food list was Cafe Aaliya Shinjuku, a café that kept appearing on TikTok with one bold claim. Skip…
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One of the places on my Shinjuku food list was Cafe Aaliya Shinjuku, a café that kept appearing on TikTok with one bold claim. Skip…
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Hello there, my name is Tia Chung.
A Toronto lifestyle blogger and photographer with a love for travel, matcha, and the art of slow living.
I’m endlessly inspired by the beauty found in ordinary days. The glow of morning light through café windows, laughter shared on family shoots, and the wonder of exploring someplace new. Through BecomingTia, I document stories of home, travel, and creativity that remind us all to slow down and savour the becoming.
xo, Tia
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