There are sometimes those moments where we “go off the grid”. The last two years were those years, for me, though I also learned many lessons. 2019 and 2020 were transformative years full of adventure, self-discovery and understanding. As they often say, growth can be painful. While in this phase of life, we got hit … Continue reading
Let’s face it; resorts get a bad rap. No one who claims to “love travel” openly admits to loving resorts, right? Since I’ve started writing this blog, I’ve noticed a big explosion in people who love to travel but hate resorts. I was one of them, for a long time. When I visited Cuba with … Continue reading
For a long time, I never really thought where I lived was exciting enough to call “home”. I always wanted to travel, to explore, to have adventures, and to feel fulfilled by my surroundings. I wholeheartedly believe some people are better-suited to some places over others; some people don’t want to drive an hour or … Continue reading
We sometimes get stuck in our comfort zones. I remember the first time someone suggested that I visit Istanbul; it felt too far away. “What would I do there?” I’d ask. Plenty of people would rave on about how Istanbul’s one of those really great places with great markets and interesting sights to see. “Sure, … Continue reading
I always get inspiration at the weirdest times. I sat around last night, at midnight, with ideas bursting out of nowhere. “This is what I should do,” I’d say to myself, referring to my book. I’ve been working on this book for a few years now. And now that it’s finally been written, I’m still … Continue reading
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“He has anger issues.” “She’s so lost.” “They’re difficult to work with.” Regardless of your age, background, or experiences, it is probably fair to say that you’ve heard people be labelled before. Although it stands to reason that generalizing all people as labellers is counter-intuitive, there are people who do often place labels – or … Continue reading
Since 2012, it’s become an unofficial tradition of mine to visit California about once a year. I’ve had years where I’ve gone to the state more than once, and also once or twice where I wasn’t able to go at all. Still, because of my familial ties to California, to not visit is more of … Continue reading
Ever since I was fairly young, I’ve had sleeping “problems”. As a teenager, I had full-blown insomnia. I can vividly remember mostly running on 3-4 hours of sleep, which obviously isn’t healthy. I never wanted to not sleep, it just sort of happened. I sometimes liken my brain to a computer – it’s analytical and … Continue reading
This summer, I visited what is now one of my favourite cities in the world – Stockholm! While I didn’t get to try a lot of typically-Swedish food when I was strolling through the city, I did try a few dishes at a vegan restaurant in the city. I’ve always known that salmon’s a staple … Continue reading
I haven’t always loved coffee. I remember being 14, and thinking coffee tasted like some bitter form of disgusting chocolate that I’d never want to try again. It wasn’t until I was 16, and exposed to Starbucks, that I realized that I love a chocolatey-coffee, also known as the “mocha”. I stuck with this drink … Continue reading
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