2023-11-03 13:27
I still remember when I posted Mom’s 60th birthday party here. I can’t believe it has been 10 years since Read More
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2023-09-11 01:41
The happiest and most aptly named flower in the world. This is my third time visiting this beautiful park and it never ceases to make me smile. They usually bloom in July but for some reason… Read More
2023-08-14 07:27
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2023-06-30 03:43
I’m sharing one of my favourite videos making mochi here in Japan and will try to explain Mochitsuki in more detail. Mochitsuki, which simply means mochi pounding, is a tradition… Read More
2023-06-23 11:06
I’ve always liked the clean and elegant headshots of Korean celebrities, this is mine, and I didn’t even have to go to Korea Read More
2023-06-19 10:32
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2023-05-30 21:41
Probably the cheapest Michelin rated food I’ve ever tried and it really was good. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoHrBrgOJPH/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Read More
2023-05-11 23:36
For this year’s Golden Week break in Japan, I decided to travel overseas with my bestie Melisha. Since it’s only a 5-day holiday, our destination choices were limited to cou… Read More
2022-11-22 02:12
I’m gonna try and post a new blog soon, but for now, this Instagram reel will have to suffice… Read More
2022-06-23 11:45
After four years of living here in Japan, I’m sharing 5 realizations / observations of what it’s like to live here as an expat, in no particular order. 1. I’ve l… Read More
2021-02-17 13:10
Hello world? Hello 2021. How are ya?Finally decided to make a comeback from my self imposed blogging hiatus. Can’t believe my last post was back in 2018.I remember talk… Read More
2018-05-18 16:01
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a… Read More
2018-03-12 05:53
I started university at age 15. I was obviously just a kid but I remember being obsessed with Dragonball that all my notebooks had the opening themesong written in english on every first pag… Read More
2017-12-26 18:44
Merry Christmas everyone! Feels like I have abandoned this little travel blog haven’t I? My only excuse (aside from work) is that I’ve been working on something life-changi… Read More
2017-06-12 19:04
I wanted to greet 2017 overseas so I decided to fly to Japan (a.k.a. my happy place). The trip was sadly a short one because I was heading to Korea and Philippines as well, but I manage… Read More
2017-04-20 14:27
On our way to see the Grand Canyon a few years ago, we passed a little sleepy town called Seligman in Arizona. Now I could easily talk about the majestic Grand Canyon but I thought I’d… Read More
2017-02-08 10:26
Happy 2017 my friends! Hoping this year will bring us all good health, luck, love and more travels. I kickstarted the year in Japan but will talk about that amazing trip another time, for th… Read More
2016-07-21 10:45
This Kyoto post will be the last of my Japan chronicles. I will not be including our travel adventures in Nara, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Osaka. I feel that I’m st… Read More
2016-06-10 02:05
I may have fallen in love with Tokyo but the most memorable leg of my Japan trip was our short visit to the Mt. Fuji area. The trip that almost didn’t happen becaus… Read More
2016-04-20 12:20
So late last month, I finally got around to visiting one of my must see places to travel before I die. The land of the rising sun. Japan. Now I kinda regret why I waited this long. I mean, I… Read More
2016-02-16 19:58
château de Versailles (Day Trip) Eiffel Tower Musee du Louvre Forget Paris. Paris Belongs to Us. Paris Blues. Paris Express. Paris Holiday. Paris… Read More
2016-02-02 07:39
Not all National Parks are created equal. While each park has something unique to offer, not all can leave you with a ‘this is way too awesome my jaw just dropped’… Read More
2015-12-04 13:39
As part of my post birthday shenanigans, I decided to go on an epic road trip Down South with my homies. For my non Australian readers, Down South is a local term referring to the popu… Read More
2015-11-12 18:57
Real talk: I gained weight. Not Shallow Hal kind of weight gain but more like “I can’t fit in most of my clothes anymore” situation and I am quite petite so it’s quit… Read More
2015-10-01 14:12
Can I let you in a little secret? Well more like a fantasy :-) I have this dream of living in this beautiful South Western European city one day… a dream of living in the vi… Read More
2015-09-01 15:13
I had been meaning to post something unrelated to travel for a while now but just wasn’t sure which topic to focus on. I thought it still has to be something I’m… Read More
2015-08-10 15:58
After visiting 30 countries, I consider myself a seasoned traveler. I’m not the best traveler in the world (yet) but I’ve picked up little tips and secrets along the way th… Read More
2015-06-30 09:22
Ah Cinque Terre… (pronounced tʃinkwe ˈtɛrːe in Italian) but whatever, this beautiful rugged coast was the saving grace of our almost disastrous Milan Trip. The pic… Read More
2015-06-13 15:01
Two weeks ago, my friend Anne asked if I wanted to join their long weekend road trip to Kalbarri and I thought, hmmm why not, I haven’t got anything planned and I needed to get aw… Read More
2015-06-05 05:34
I find it quite hard to write about Istanbul because it was where I reached breaking point from months of non stop travel. When you’re so tired and your mind just can’t keep… Read More
2015-03-31 15:52
Before I continue with my Machu Piccu odd-ventures, let me just clarify that I never considered myself a serious trekker. Sure I’d go hiking with friends from time to time, but it was… Read More
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