London is one of the best places in the world to just do nothing, other than strolling around and watching the world go by. Everyone is in a rush, everyone has something urgent to attend to, no one stops. Yet…
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At our staycation in Mechelen, we chanced upon this tiny breakfast and brunch place run by the beautiful Jolijn. It is a busy little place with inside and outdoor seating. The brunch spread was great! For less than twenty euros…
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Today was 31 degrees, and it was the warmest September ever. Actually, I am quite enjoying it. For once, this part of Europe is not raining and we don’t feel the weight of the dark clouds constantly weighing on our…
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Latin: Portulaca oleracea English: Common Purslane French: Le Pourpier Dutch: Postelein German: Der Portulak Spanish: Verdolaga Italian: La portulaca Mandarin Chinese: Machixian 马齿苋/ 马齿莧 Japanese: Suberihiyu スベリヒユ / 滑莧 Korean: 쇠비름, 마치채(馬齒菜) Vietnamese: Rau sam Bahasa Melayu: Gelang pasir I…
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To celebrate my birthday, we went to the Hof van Cleve. Hof van Cleve is voted the #1 Best Restaurant in the World. To ensure you have a table, you have to book at least 6 months in advance. Located…
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If you’ve had Korean table barbecue before, you’d appreciate how beautifully marinated the meat is and how the whole experience is a joyful, convivial family event. But if you haven’t tried KyungBokKung, then you cannot say that you…
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Some days I am just tired of extremely savoury foods, and I start to want something really light yet sophisticated, so as to give my taste buds a relaxing rejuvenation. This is one of those dishes that makes you go,…
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Thanks to recommendation by Shortmotivation, I have procured a pair of David Gandy shorts by Marks and Spencer’s Autograph Collection. They look really classy! As a reviewer said: these are fit for the French Riviera. Mind you, they don’t just…
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One thing that I miss about living in East Asia is their street fashion. Apart from Tokyo, Seoul and Singapore, Hong Kong is a paradise for street style, which is very unique and true-to-one-self. The most iconic Hong Kong brand…
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Hapje-Tapje is Leuven’s annual major gastronomic event, the other being its famous Zythos Beer Festival. Leuven is the most prestigious university town in Belgium, also home to the Benelux’s best preserved beguinage. All the…
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