A pâtissière, eating around the world
Day 2, from Thimphu to Gangtey The next day, we woke up to a soft morning. A dreamy glow shrouded the courtyard, the air refreshing with a faint smell of pine. It all looked very inviting, but unfortunately we didn’t have much time to linger. We only had a total of 7 nights in Bhutan…Continue Reading “[BHUTAN 不丹] Amankora Journey, Part II”
Prelude Prior to my trip to Bhutan, I had certain imaginations about this mystic land, weaved together from scraps of information gathered here and there – “a spiritual mountain kingdom where tranquility reigns”, “the first nation to measure its success not by its economy but by the happiness of its people”, “the last Shangri-La”… 在踏足不丹之前，我對這個神秘的王國有著各種綺麗想象…Continue Reading “[BHUTAN 不丹] Amankora Journey, Part I”
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It’s a little bizarre to be blogging about winter in Prague during Paris’s gorgeous spring time, but what needs to be done needs to be done. Without further ado (….it’s been 5 months already), here are some snapshots of snowy Prague from back in December 2012.
On our way to Old Town Square, we came across “Man Hanging Out”, a sculpture by David Cerny depicting Sigmund Freud hanging by a hand and pondering whether to hold on or let go. Read more about it here.
Arrving at Old Town Square and greeted by a lively christmas market. What a dramatic contrast between Prague’s melancholy winter sky and the warm buzz beneath it!
It was on this very first day in Prague when I discovered trdelník, is a traditional sweet pastry in Czech Republic (as well as Slovakia and Hungary). It is a rolled dough wrapped around a stick, grilled, and topped with sugar and spice. It smells heavenly, and tastes heavenly too.
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Sunshine, blue sky, friendly faces, beach, vintage shops, chic cafes, glorious coffee, and amazing food! My Itinerary Day 1: Late afternoon arrival in Melbourne -> Check in to The Hatton -> Dinner at Coconut House -> Desserts at Max Brenner -> CBD Walk Day 2: Brunch at Friends of Mine -> Apartment Hunting (?!) -> Check-in to…Continue Reading “[Melbourne] Itinerary”