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Japan, Tohoku, Travel

Seafood delux in humble family restaurant, Samemachi Hachinohe 八戸市鮫町

Their food was lavishing stuff, but the price was not. JPY1500 for scallop sashimi + seafood shabu shabu set! Amazing local seafood specialty restaurant in this sleepy town famed for…

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May 4, 2017
Chugoku, Japan, Travel

Sakuraya Ryokan, probably the most affordable on Miyajima

Accommodation prices on Miyajima are well known to be unforgiving, so are ryokans. Introducing my proud affordable find, Sakuraya Ryokan. The location was SOOOO good. It was 5min walk from…

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May 31, 2017
Life in Paris

Summary of my momentous 2020-2021 unfiltered

I almost don’t have the guts to crawl back into blog writing. Let’s do a recap of the year that technically didn’t happen. Warning, photos are unedited, it maybe triggering.

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June 23, 2022
  • Life in Paris

    Summary of my momentous 2020-2021 unfiltered

    June 23, 2022 /

    I almost don’t have the guts to crawl back into blog writing. Let’s do a recap of the year that technically didn’t happen. Warning, photos are unedited, it maybe triggering.

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    Fashion

    Nordgreen Philosopher watch review based on 2 months’ wear and plenty of hand wash

    February 2, 2021 /

    As usual, I am sharing pre-purchase decision making process, delivery experience and product commentary. This review is based on 2 months’ wear. Before we go into all the details, please be aware that I have tiny, flat wrist (13cm circumference) and that watch is an essential item to me. I have been wearing one since I was a kid. It feels naked to be without one. May sound a bit strange, but I strongly prefer non-smart analogue watch. Smart watches are not for me.

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    Good Molecules clarify & cleanse bar review (empties)

    November 15, 2020 /

    My skincare reviews always take forever to prepare, because I want to have finished at least half if not the whole product. Is that too much to ask? Anyways, here’s my thought on the Good Molecules clarify & cleanse bar.

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  • Trace des douanier, Guadeloupe
    Caribbean,  Guadeloupe,  Travel

    Trace des douanier – Guadeloupe

    February 16, 2020 /

    Trace des douanier, the easier hiking trail within Trace de la Grande Falaise. Sharing what to expect from this hike from a leisure hiker. Easy hike, Anse Bertrande, Grande Terre, Guadeloupe

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    February 4, 2020
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    Where to go snorkeling in Guadeloupe?

    February 4, 2020 /

    Here is my take on the “best snorkel spots in Guadeloupe” based on my 4 trips to Guadeloupe. All the spots have been tested by me; each beach was given a minimum 30min snorkel 😉 None of my underwater photo can do it justice though. I suck at underwater photography. A flagged google map is included in the post. My pick of the top and worst snorkeling locations in Guadeloupe are…

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    Look fresh… even after a long haul flight

    January 29, 2020 /

    This is what I use when I want to look fresh no matter how long the flight is or no sleep for the day. When I was in my 20’s, I have always admired my 40+ boss for her ALWAYS radiance look, no matter what hell back-to-back travel she went through. Eventually, I realised that her secret was actually very simple and very few products were involved. Essentially, there are only 8 products (skincare + makeup)!

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