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 →

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 →

Kinda, sort back to normale?

Learning a bit more French slang: d'acc = D'accord qg = quartier generale = local, like your local watering hole/ bar 🙂 TIP: traditionnel is apparently THE BEST type of baguette 😀 I treated my housemate for dinner as he saved my butt by makin me lunch back in mid-March. He had a fun suggestions … Continue reading Kinda, sort back to normale? →

Bouncing about Berlin

Flight aboard Easyjet was smooth, on time and pleasant enough. I didn't know that they only allowed 1 baggage... so only carry on, not even a backpack or purse! Luckily one attendant was nice enough to let me on through to put my pack for free in the hold (ie: checked baggage area) and then … Continue reading Bouncing about Berlin →

First full day in Budapest

Had a pretty decent sleep at the hostel, even though it was pretty hot. Got to breakfast and it's not what I'm used to: white bread, museli, cereal...typical hostel breakfast. I had a few bites. Chatted with a young fellow from Brussels and he's traveling with a friend. They were thinking of going to Sofia … Continue reading First full day in Budapest →

Final full day in Barcelona

El casal for breakfast. Cheap, yummy and simple hot breakfast. Friendly fellow running the shop there open from 7am! He's from France and was very quick too. Would come again! Shuttle to Park Guell from Alfons X station was easy. I guess they make it simple so more people would come! Lots of street vendors … Continue reading Final full day in Barcelona →