Big trip for work again and great to see all the people and also connect and eat good food and drink good wine! We caught a World Cup Rugby game as well! 😀
Vancouver 2023
It was nice to catch up with my friends in August and I remember it being quite hot! As usual, at lots of yummy food! Also went to Playland with my dear friend and her kids. We had mexican food first along Hastings. It was a nice cousin's gathering in the park and we had … Continue reading Vancouver 2023
The Balkans: Aug 2023
I went to Slovenia, Montenegro and Serbia. LJUBLJANA Walking around the river area had a great vibeWorked on not being too productive nor efficient, just go with the flow First one was EK bistro and second one was Rog caffe FOOD• gostilna: types of restaurants with traditional Slovenian food• Idrijski žlikrofi are regional dumplings made … Continue reading The Balkans: Aug 2023
Vietnam May 2023
I want to come back already! I want to Hanoi (Which I preferred for the food and friendly people and nature) and also Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The food was so fresh, delicious and cheap. I had many different fresh juices that were using the fruits from SE Asia. I loved all the noodle … Continue reading Vietnam May 2023
Philippines May 2023
This was a big overseas work trip to go abroad and visit our partner there. As I write this, it has been 18 months. Luckily, I wrote down some notes. Here are the reflections: I was very grateful my colleague J was able to take me around. She met me at the airport in Manila … Continue reading Philippines May 2023
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