Let's enjoy the beauty of the world, one step at a time.
Whenever I plan an overseas trip, I always ask myself “Do I have time for Paris?”. The answer is simple. It’s always a resounding “yes”! I can never get tired of Paris. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve been there. I always find new things to do and see. The city is so vast…
I have always thought of an afternoon tea as this lavish, indulgent meal. As a lover of all things exquisite, I do my best to go for an afternoon tea at home or whenever I am in London. This past winter, my friend, sister, and I took our afternoon tea to a whole new level….
Finally! My family and I went on a much needed vacation this summer. A super short (but fulfilling) two and a half weeks in Europe definitely restored my sanity. My usual travel partner (aka my sister) opted out because of this thing called “work” so my parents and two adorable cousins battered up in her…
It’s been almost nine months since my last holiday in London. There are no words to describe how much I miss that magical place. To those who know me, they think of my as an enormous Anglophile. So naturally, I make it a point to spend at least three days in London every year. I…
Jane Austen as sketched by her sister Cassandra “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” This famous line opens the book “Pride and Prejudice”. After reading this line, I already knew that I was destined to become a lifelong…
Monet’s Waterlilies I have always been enchanted with Monet’s artworks. When I saw his Waterlilies paintings at the L’Orangerie for the first time years ago, I promised myself that I would visit his house and see his inspiration for myself. The art-groupie that I am did just that on my last holiday. I bought my…
I love walking. It gives me a chance to think, clear my head, and breathe in some air. I especially do this when I start feeling shitty about the mundanity my life sometimes find itself in. I am sure people do this often. However, I feel that I actually walk more when on vacation. I…
I never would have thought that I would enjoy spending an afternoon in a cemetery until I visited Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise in Paris on March 29, 2012. I already spent the earlier part of the day traipsing around the catacombs when I met a really nice Australian girl who also had an affinity for getting…
(Clockwise from top left) Hot chocolate from Angelina, chocolate mousse from Chez Janou, easter chocolates with gianduja filling from Atelier du Chocolat and the last two are chocolate and candy displays at A L’Etoile D’or (Clockwise from top left) Arc de Triomphe, Musee du Louvre, River Seine at night, and Notre Dame de Paris These…
Before heading across Pulteney Bridge, I made my way to the Pump Room for my lunch reservation. It’s another Bath institution. Ornate ceiling and corinthian columns Interior of the Pump Room The Pump Room is old-world elegance that caters to locals, dignitaries, and tourists. It has a posh ambience, with classical musicians playing in the…