The September issue hardly needs any more explanation to fashion-lovers. It’s an exciting moment, akin with “back to school” for adults. We’re not rushing to pick out a fresh backpack or pencil case, we’re just ready to start layering. By the time August rolls around, most of us are ready for apple-picking and wearing scarves. […]
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Da Nang and Hoi An summer break
What do you do with a random week off in July? Plan a trip to the beach, of course. A Da Nang and Hoi An summer break. Da Nang When my partner and I planned on moving to Vietnam, Da Nang was where it was going to be. It was everything I imagined Vietnam to […]
Four Days in Busan – half exposed photos
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Four Days in Singapore
(All photos in this post were taken with my iPhone.) What do you do to celebrate a birthday in Southeast Asia? How about spend four days in Singapore! It’s not first on the list for people who travel in this part of the world because of the sticker price. However, we managed to not break […]
Our Apartment in Hanoi
We’ve been here for about 8 months now. One of those we lived in a hotel, 6 of those in a beautiful apartment, and now have decided to upgrade.
Podcasts for People who Hate Podcasts
Were you an early podcast-adaptor? I definitely was not. I still don’t think I am. If someone recommends a podcast to me and tells me how much they love it, I usually have to turn it off at the first minute. The banter, the filler-words, the jokes, I just don’t like it! If I want […]
Why I Deleted Instagram
It’s 2019 and I’ve started a blog. I’ve done all the reading and research about how I should be doing it. My money is invested in softwares and domains and “for business” add-ons. So it’s probably a surprise, and a bit unwise that I have now deleted Instagram. Let me be a little more clear, […]
Feeling and Dressing Romantic
The easiest way to feel romantic, is dressing romantic. When I put on a slip dress in a soft fabric, and a long and flowing throw over on top of it, I feel sweet as mango cheesecake. Pull inspiration from lands of goddesses and renaissance paintings. Fairies and love poems and things that taste delicious […]
April Playlist: Spring Into It
Happy April! Things are finally starting to heat up. Or cool down, for my friends down under. This April playlist is sprinkled with new songs, and not-so-new songs to drive around with the windows down to. For when you want to shake off the ice that’s made your boogie joints a bit rusty. Have a […]
Sweet in Suits
Suits have always been in my mind. To me, it’s just a symbol of the carefree woman. Since suits are commonly known as a man’s item, a woman who wears a suit must not give a damn. I love women in suits. From Katharine Hepburn to Janelle Monae, the woman who wears a suit stands […]