I often get asked by friends how I can make a glass of lemon mint smoothie photogenic as if it belonged on a menu card, while when it’s their turn to take a picture of their own smoothie they feel it looks lacklustre. With a few tweaks and giving an extra 2-3 seconds of letting…
Where to eat Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao 小籠包) in Taipei besides Din Tai Fung
A hallmark of any country asides from a memorable landscape or urban landmark is the food. How hard is it to travel to someplace you’ve been and not mention the food? The local delights? The hidden local mom & pop shop you can only find after you have actually visited a place because it certainly…
The best way to get from Taipei to Hualien by train (and other transport options)
Let’s think about it for a second, it’s summer time, the weather looks gorgeous and typhoon season isn’t for another few weeks. Why not make the most of it and dash off to the East Coast of Taiwan? I’ve always heard people raving about it. I recall visiting it back when I was 15 but…
6 amazing free font sites that aren’t DaFont
Finding your type is hard. As a designer when it comes to designing a logo to even just creating a print invitation it’s all about a matter of choosing the right font. Most notably DaFont.com is no.1 for free font downloads but I would like to share some other pretty awesome free font sites. Your…
You want to change your life and be location independent?
Once upon a time there was a grey cubicle on a high floor in a corporate building. In there sat an employee. She always has to be sure to swipe her keycard just before 8:30am. Otherwise she’d be receiving a “soft reminder” email about punctuality. One of the many emails to read, mark, reply and…
Best Cafes for Working in Chiang Mai – that also serve amazing food!
Chiang Mai asides from being a beautiful charming quaint city filled with temples it also has its own share of unique cafes. To which I think it merits a cafe in Chiang Mai roundup. When I first got to Chiang Mai I was more in the mindset of finding out what new path to take…
Why bother going on a retreat? My experience at Om Waters.
Being in Thailand – a country that simply exudes mindfulness is something that really made me appreciate living there. It isn’t the sense of urgency but you have a much more laid back way of making the most of your day. After I had finished walking the Camino de Santiago (an adventure I’ve yet to…
Reflections on the last days of my Camino de Santiago
When I started on my Camino I made a promise to myself that I would just disconnect. Not being completely off the grid but just pull back to get the experience that I needed at the time. Close friends and family were lucky to get a day by day update from me just enough to…
Why walk the Camino de Santiago?
This is second most frequently asked question I get when I told friends and family of my plans. After some brief explanation of where I heard about this hiking trail it’s only logical to describe why one would walk the Camino de Santiago. But for those who aren’t familiar with either.. What is this Camino…
Conventional life aside..
First off, thanks to the writing group for the first “Shut Up & Write” session – without it this post wouldn’t have been possible. Silent support at its best! I’ve been kicking myself for not keeping up with filling my corner of the web with all the content that swims in my mind. Been feeling…