Annndd… it’s been 3 weeks back in Melbs

Just like that time has flown by and I'm back home in Melbourne... The last week in Vancouver was a whirlwind but it was good to see friends and family again. My flight back was uneventful, thank goodness! I also did a self-imposed quarantine when I came back and have now been out and about, … Continue reading Annndd… it’s been 3 weeks back in Melbs →

Chill last week of 2021

It was so so nice to have a break. Even though it was just 4. days, it was just what I needed. It made me feel so grateful for public holidays and to remind me to take days off for self-care and to recharge!! It has been bitterly cold: like -5C on average each day … Continue reading Chill last week of 2021 →

White Christmas in Vancouver

In the last full week of work in December, it was winding down and there was more downtime which was really nice 🙂 I had a bit more time and was able to get back into my routine for nature walks, work on Mandarin lessons with Duolingo, some gym workouts on youtube (I follow Madfit … Continue reading White Christmas in Vancouver →

Fooding in Vancouver: Round 2

It’s been another busy, busy few weeks with lots happening! Tons of work and time with good meet ups with friends so it's all good 🙂 I did say that last time, I’d like to reflect more about life here but I guess life is food for me haha So here's the next list of … Continue reading Fooding in Vancouver: Round 2 →

Fooding in Vancouver

It's been a busy, busy few weeks with lots happening! Lots of work and balanced with good meet ups with friends 🙂 I'd like to reflect more about life here so what better time than to share the list of food I've eaten and tried!? 🙂 3 sentences max to share my thoughts plus a … Continue reading Fooding in Vancouver →

Short post: Back in Vancouver

Well, about 3 weeks ago, I came back. And it's cold and rainy haha Got over jet lag right away but caught a cold but all ok now 🙂 I got some Vessi, waterproof shoes which are great as it's been raining a ton already. Exploring the Burnaby area with a great park here by … Continue reading Short post: Back in Vancouver →

Last week in Paris for 2021

We land but there is a technical difficulty with the door. That's fixed. Then, there is a technical difficulty with the jet bridge. At this point the little kid says loudly "Ohhh la la c'est pas possible". LOL Wow they didn't even check nor ask for any PLF forms at the airport....wow. I just go … Continue reading Last week in Paris for 2021 →

Pining for Porto :d

Wow i was TIRED. I slept really hard on the plane and when I got to the metro station to buy my ticket, I just did not see the button for English. When I asked the lady for help, she was super nice but looked at me incredulously like I was seriously the biggest idiot … Continue reading Pining for Porto :d →

Moseying over to chill…in Madrid

Easy to catch the metro into the city from the train station 🙂 It's a bit of a walk from the tracks to the Metro but it's all connected. You do need to get a card and then load money/tickets onto it. TIP: There is an option to get a pack of 10 tickets and … Continue reading Moseying over to chill…in Madrid →

Gotta Bounce… to Barcelona

Easy to pay for the Renfe train (and cheap for 4.50€) from airport to Barcelona centre 🙂 It would even take you to the main train station! Got in smoothly and had to go to the agency's reception to pay cuz the link didn't work All good though as the metro system was easy … Continue reading Gotta Bounce… to Barcelona →