Headed for Thailand's Koh Samui with my favourite travel pals in exactly 3 days'!! ❤ So stoked about scuba-diving, and living the island life in my friends' resort. Also can't wait to start partying at the local hotspots on Chaweng Beach. On our last trip to Koh Samet, another offshore party island in the Gulf of Thailand,… Continue reading [THAILAND] oo2.Island Lovin’
Tag: green
Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg
A glimpse of the rococo villa from the bank across, while surrounded by a gorgeous bevy of swans. Contrary to popular belief, the Schloss Leopoldskron palace was never used as the Von Trapp villa in Robert Wise's Sound of Music! Leopoldskron Palace is privately owned and not accessible to the general public, unless you're a… Continue reading Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg
London Lovin’: Covent Garden
What exactly is in Jamie Oliver's Secret Basement? Found this green door whilst exploring the outskirts of Covent Garden!! When the celebrity chef bought an old bank building in Manchester, his workers uncovered old Joy Division and New Order master tapes, as well as a million dollars worth of treasures (including gold, jewelry and a… Continue reading London Lovin’: Covent Garden
London Lovin’: Ladurée
London Lovin' - Parisian sweet treats in the heart of Britain! In 2011, The French patisserie’s first stand alone London tea salon opened at Covent Garden Where? The Market Covent Garden London WC2E 8RA Did you know...Ladurée was the first pâtisserie to color the macaroons, and sandwich them together with ganache or buttercream filling!! How… Continue reading London Lovin’: Ladurée
3 Obvious Reasons to Visit Maldives
1. Sun, Sand, Sea As we approach winter months, basking on the beach has never been more appealing. 2. Maldives is Instagram-Worthy P.S. Do not judge my failed jumpshots please. 3. Snorkeling and other water activities are practically free on most island resorts. Some resorts even provide the equipment and instructors to guide newbies along.… Continue reading 3 Obvious Reasons to Visit Maldives
Writing Prompt: Mint
Describe the taste of mint, without using the words blue, green, cool or fresh. No, you can't use "minty" either. -- Sarah Selecky You place it gently at the tip of your tongue, slowly wrapping it in a fold, delivering it into the moist cave between your lips as you clench your teeth shut. You… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Mint
Photo-diary: Swan River, Perth
Swan River Perth, Western Australia
Travel-diary: Salzach River, Salzburg Austria
Along Makartsteg, a bridge over the Salzach River: It is the 'Pont Neuf' of Salzburg's city centre, where lovers lock down physical embodiments that signify the fidelity of their love. Makartsteg Bridge was named after the 19th century Historicist painter Hans Makart, born and raised in Salzburg, who became famous as a painter of the Viennese… Continue reading Travel-diary: Salzach River, Salzburg Austria
Glitter Shower
“So I walked back to my room and collapsed on the bottom bunk, thinking that if people were rain, I was drizzle and she was a hurricane.” ― John Green, Looking for Alaska
Perth – May’13
Aye aye captain, mission accomplished over the South Atlantic Ocean. Agent Yujin reporting, Over and out! Out in the city of Perth aiming my camera at random and snapping the most mundane shots while sourcing out cafes in the area. A very mind-clearing journey on foot, I have to say. Australia has got some hidden… Continue reading Perth – May’13
another world, another lifetime
“Thomas Edison's last words were 'It's very beautiful over there'. I don't know where there is, but I believe it's somewhere, and I hope it's beautiful.” ― John Green, Looking for Alaska What you regard as beautiful is bizarre to some, perhaps your world doesn't belong in their lifetime. xoxo
[THAILAND] oo1. ISLAND AND THE CITY (Bangkok – Ko Samet)
The minute our home-bound aircraft took off, I missed Bangkok already. Even with my infected tummy hurting so badly from seafood poisoning, the land of a thousand smiles can't shake me off. Thailand, I will be back!! The amount of insane things we did on this trip was kept to a minimal We capped it… Continue reading [THAILAND] oo1. ISLAND AND THE CITY (Bangkok – Ko Samet)
shanghai march ’13
Busy streets, busy lives. Vintage gardens of the Shanghainese. Short peaceful roundabout by the river~ Before heading for the best Xiaolongbao/pork dumplings settlement in the city 😀 Palm-sized dumplings, sipped with a straw. Foodgasmic contents~ International symbol of comfort, source of caffeine sustenance: my desperate attempt at staying on high alert for a… Continue reading shanghai march ’13
pink cascades
Picture perfect pastels Cascading pink petals Flowers in bloom I've never fancied flowers much, because they're too quickly dead and withered the moment you begin to appreciate their beauty
147. before I fall
“I've never really thought about it before, but it's a miracle how many kinds of light there are in the world, how many skies: the pale brightness of spring, when it feels like the whole world's blushing; the lush, bright boldness of a July noon; purple storm skies and a green queasiness just before lightning… Continue reading 147. before I fall