I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a completely hopeless Potterhead. I was lucky enough to work in a bookstore during those last few glorious years where J.K. Rowling still blessed us with her writing; you can bet I was always beelining for the HP aisle at the end of my shift and getting […]
It was misty and cold that morning in the Japanese Alps, much like what I had anticipated. As I parked the car at the start of the 1.5-kilometre long walking path that would lead me to the monkey-friendly onsen, I welcomed the leisurely trek with open arms, hoping it would settle the discomfort caused by an all-too-short night’s […]
It was bright and crisp as I made my way towards the rendezvous point that morning, smiling to myself and thinking that only a champagne tasting could get me out of bed this early on my holiday. Indeed, I was about to embark an eye-opening journey in the heart of the Champagne region, just two […]
* This post had been scheduled prior to Alan Rickman’s tragic passing. Let’s make this the time to remember his touching and deep portrayal of Severus Snape. Always. ♥ I remember counting the minutes left until closing time on my cash register. You know how time always seems to go by infinitely more slowly when you’re […]
There’s a certain art to (the altogether quite popular) fika, I found out. It’s not simply about engulfing as much cake as possible within a 15-minute timeframe; it’s about finding a cosy space, perhaps even with a friend or a coworker, where you will indulge in Sweden’s love for everything sweet, take the time to appreciate the […]
I woke up to the best intentions that day; get ready in five minutes and head straight to the Fushimi Inari Shrine before the hordes of tourist this beautiful, sunny day would inevitably bring. I hadn’t been in Japan for long – just three days, actually – but I had already understood something: although the […]
What was I thinking, booking a cycling tour in the Dutch countryside when I am literally the worst cyclist in the world? Immediately upon entering my payment details I realise what a huge mistake I’ve made. In hindsight, I know that it is the promise of a cheese factory visit (you know what my priorities are in […]
When in Iceland, right? This is what I thought to myself as I booked my Silfra snorkel expedition, trying to focus on the supposedly outstanding water visibility instead of the dangerously-close-to-zero water temperatures. After all, where else in the world could I possibly swim between two tectonic plates? This was an epic opportunity, and I would not […]
Travel is but one of the few expenses that will make you both richer and poorer at the same time. But what if I told you there was a way to avoid the dreaded post-trip bank statement? Paris, unlike other European capitals, is actually fairly easy to visit on a tight budget, contrary to popular beliefs. […]
You guys probably noticed by now that I am a creature of habit. I find comfort in yearly traditions, and I love the excitement that inevitably builds up when I look forward to doing something I know I will genuinely enjoy. And something I have been doing for as long as I can remember is visiting […]
