Canadian winters are notorious for sub zero conditions. It is the Great North after all. The past week has been typical of what most would picture when they think of Canada in the winter....
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8 Things that are surprisingly expensive in Toronto
I’ve lived in a few expensive cities in the past few years, so I feel like I have a good idea of what is expensive and what isn’t in different countries. In preparation for...
The Capsule Wardrobe: A new way to shop
When it comes to shopping, how do you shop? Do you shop just because you like it and fancy something new? Or do you plan out your wardrobe and search for missing pieces? Do...
Jatiluwih: Bali’s underrated rice terrace
When you booked your holiday to Bali you probably imagined yourself posing gracefully with a backdrop of lush, vibrant green rice terraces. Am I right? Rice terraces and and Bali kinda go hand in...
The Expat Blues: When you’ve had a bad day
There are bound to be bad days when you are an expat. Uprooting your entire life and starting up new is no easy feat after all. The psychological strain associated with moving is often...
Everything you need to know about a Coffee plantation in Bali
For some reason, coffee wasn't on my brain when visiting Indonesia. Although, an avid tea drinker, I am also quite partial to a decent cup of Joe. And despite clocking the packing on various...
Beginner’s Guide to Lombok
Lombok is often referred to as the sister island of beautiful Bali. Although only a 30 minute flight from Bali, this larger Indonesian island is often overlooked. Yet there is plenty this bigger sister...
Seven temples you must visit in Bali
Bali is just one of the 17,500 or so islands making up Indonesia. It is unique in that it is the only island practicing Hinduism. Balinese Hinduism is different to the Hinduism practiced in...
The arrival: The early days in a new country
It has been one month since our arrival in Toronto. And as expected, I have mixed emotions about being back in the city. I'm not sure if my return to Toronto is classed as...
Where to eat in Singapore: A neighbourhood guide
Singapore is known as foodie heaven. And rightly so! Not only will you find local Singaporean food to be top notch and affordable but you will also find an assorted mix of Asian food...