~ Don't Wait. The Time Will Never Be Just Right. ~
With the year drawing to a close, it is the end of the performance and the curtains are slowly being reeled in and you take a bow, we tend to get a little anxious. Somewhat reflective and relieved but also anxious. Questions start clouding your head: was it a good show? Did I do the […]
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I have been stuck in a bit of a rut, lately. It probably has to do with moving cities and starting from scratch. I had gotten used to the sights and sounds of Harbin, the morning market grannies knew what I bought as they would call out “the foreigner is here”; I had become part […]
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I love everything that smells good and fresh! Since moving to my new flat, I have been experimenting with the diverse use of essential oils. I swear, my space has that come hither, homey scent and it’s really difficult to get me to leave the house. Also, because I have vanilla scented candles (mmm) and […]
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Well, we are back! Back from almost losing my mind. It has been an insane couple of months. From cancelled flights to landing at the wrong airport to rebooking a missed flight to the wrong continent (my goodness, it was the wrong hemisphere!) to almost burning a few buildings to the ground. I don’t know […]
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I might have mentioned that I am all about communities that work together and help each other. Helping farmers, designers and locals grow their businesses is not just about finding that gem but you are also helping local livelihoods in a time where it’s all about consumerism. How many times have we thought: the cheaper, […]
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As I am about to close a chapter of my journey, I can’t help but think of all the wonderful memories and experiences I have had in the last two years. I had neglected my website for a while as I plot and plan the next move. Things have been rather slow and unpredictable but […]
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With the wrap up of the last trip done and dusted, I thought I should share some tips on how to keep your sanity and not side-eye your fellow travellers. Travelling makes us irritable, strange things happen to our bodies (swollen feet, bloating, craving alcohol at 9am, you know…that kind of stuff) and waiting in […]
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Over my last trip, I learned how to make the most of long layovers. I totally understand how long layover could feel like a schlep to most, especially after a long vacation and all you want to do is to get back home. We made sure that this would be a cheap stopover so we […]
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After a glorious short holiday, I thought it would be useful to share a list of things you could possibly get up to if and when you decide to head on over to Cebu! It took forever for us to plan this trip because there wasn’t much information available online. This is my “help a […]
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Taking a Jeepney is the best way to get around in the Philippines. The history of these is quite interesting (you can have a read here). The Jeepneys were originally US military jeeps left over after World War II but now, they have been modernised and manufactured by various local motor companies. We made sure […]
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Mare & Itis 