I still remember the euphoria and elation of Graduation day. 17+ years of education and finally I have made my parents proud by graduating with a job in hand. Or so I thought… Little did I know that on the … Continue reading Lessons I learnt from losing my job on Graduation Day
After planning for about 18 trips in the past 6 or more years, I’ve compiled all the tips and tricks that I often use to save me that extra $ and make my travels more awesome! All the tips below … Continue reading 14 simple pro tips to up your travel game!
Melbourne, known as the land of hipster brunch cafes with sublime coffee, instagramable backdrops everywhere, stunning nature and eclectic food. But is there more than all that we see on Instagram? Read on for the inside tips on day trips out of Melbourne CBD, cozy pubs to hang out at, recommendations for superb brunch and Asian must-haves, and be in the know about thrift and vintage shops to score that treasure! Continue reading Melbourne: Of day trips, cozy pubs, eclectic food and thrift/vintage shopping
“Living the good life full of goodbyes My eyes are on the grey skies” These songs have been playing in my head. Have a listen … “SMU has a Harvard program?!”, that’s how I reacted when Zul and I saw … Continue reading Musings from my ephemeral week in Harvard.
1. The girlfriend takes forever to get ready. “I can’t decide what to wear..” Girlfriend on vacation = snooze buttons, singing in showers, and time waiting for her to choose her outfit, contour/highlight her face and more. “I’ll be ready … Continue reading 5 reasons to not travel with your girlfriend; You always end up as her Instagram boyfriend.
Tokyo is a crazy, eclectic and buzzing city that seems to never sleep. With tall electric billboards, skyscrapers and busy traffic, this is as city-like as it gets. I believe that everytime one goes to Tokyo, it’s a different experience. … Continue reading 8 places in my Tokyo itinerary: DisneySea, vintage shops, seedy Robot restaurant and Japanese food!
When Uli suggested going to Hokkaido in summer, I thought she was out of her mind! Stupid me thought that Hokkaido would be hot in summer. My initial thinking was to go to Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka, the conventional tourist itinerary … Continue reading 1200 km across Hokkaido; Countryside road trip itinerary
When I applied to join the Pendeza Community Service Program, I never expected a Rest & Recreation (R&R) trip after the service period. Hence, the 7 days that we spent experiencing the diverse nature and rich wildlife that Kenya offered was a treat.
Continue reading “The Kenya that most people imagine it to be.”
Earlier this year in April, I spent 4 weeks serving at Our Lady of Grace’s Home in Meru, Kenya. It was an unforgettable experience that left an indelible mark on my heart. This is my story. Continue reading Why I spent 5 weeks in Kenya; my overseas community service experience.
“How did I even get into SMU?”, I pondered to myself recently as I walked along the T-junction and stared at the wallpaper celebrating SMU’s array of CCAs. Even till this day, I still look around myself in school and … Continue reading My first year in SMU
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