I have recently discovered what the internet has claimed to be the “true cinnamon”. The hype worried me a bit, especially when the claims about the benefits of “true cinnamon” are often exaggerated and mixed with a considerable amount of…
Porto is the second largest city of Portugal and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Renowned for its port wine, Porto is charming, flavoursome, and relaxed. Wandering around the city, you will feel instantly at home, and all the…
For my birthday, my husband treated me to his absolute favourite restaurant in the world – Tapabento. We are both foodies and he is a picky eater, so for him to declare somewhere to be his favourite, it must be…
This was my first time to Porto and stayed at the InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas hotel. It was a birthday gift from my amazing husband! Located right in front of the Liberdade Square and behind the São Bento…
Memphis is a city along the Mississippi River in the US state of Tennessee. For a city with such an influence on racial relations in American history and the place of origin of the music that has defined western pop…
Most people know of Amiens, the northern French city for its world-renown cathedral. But little is known that Amiens was a place of bloodshed although it rises again and again like a phoenix. Amiens comes from the Roman name ‘Ambianum‘…
I love stretch corduroys. They’re a great everyday wear, slightly more formal than denim and certainly as versatile when matching with either shirts or T-shirts. When looking for a great pair of cords, always look for material with at least…
Latin: Cryptotaenia japonica Japanese: Mitsuba ミツバ, 三つ葉 Chinese: 三叶芹/三葉芹, 鸭儿芹/鴨兒芹 Korean: 파드득나물, 압아근(鴨兒根) English: Wild Japanese Parsley Mitsuba is a wild herb native to East Asia. Used commonly as a garnish in Japan, its stems and roots could also be…
Imagine standing on top of a majestic cliff rising 60 metres above the water, facing the wild sea hitting on the treacherous rocks below. Behind you stands one of the largest temples in the ancient world. Each of the columns…
If you are a history buff and a music lover, you will have to make a pilgrimage to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Built in the late 4th century BC, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is considered the most perfect…
