Category Archives: travel

Paris: Gelato from Amorino

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Being a typical Asian I love variety and Amorino offers just that. They sell Gelato and they let you choose as many flavours as you want so long as they can fit it into the cup or cone. Favorite flavours … Continue reading →

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Dublin 2012: Pepperpot

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Today was a bad bad day. Was frustrated over my substandard essay and then I had to read a very annoying email. I hate it when people don’t listen or bother to read my arguments!!!  Okay I need to keep calm and think … Continue reading →

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London 2013: Hummingbird Bakery @ Spitalfields

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

Stopped by Hummingbird Bakery @ Spitalfields after some vintage shopping at Brick Lane. Brick Lane may be well known for its Indian Restaurants that serve some of the best curries in London but it’s such a eclectic place to explore as … Continue reading →

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London 2012: Lamingtons @ the Borough Market

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

First saw Lamingtons being made in an episode of MasterChef Australia. Nothing complicated- just sponge with a chocolate coating and dusted with dessicated coconut. The difficulty apparently is slicing them into perfect, identical cubes. Comptoir Gourmand at the Borough Market … Continue reading →

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Paris 2012: Versailles and Angelina

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Hall of Mirrors  Some peace from the crowds outside After circling around the grounds of Versailles, we finally found Angelina. Friends had their iced chocolate. I went with their famous mont blanc. The chestnut paste was really awesome- sweet but very nutty and starchy. … Continue reading →

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Paris 2012: Poilâne

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Twice I went to Cuisine de Bar (this place served tartines, i.e. open-faced sandwiches, using Poilâne loaves) and both times it was closed (sigh!). Thankfully Poilâne’s opening hours are much more forgiving towards a traveler’s schedule. Well all you have to know is pain Poilâne … Continue reading →

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Paris 2012: Sadaharu Aoki

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

My greatest regret about exchange is chickening out of visiting Paris for the third time on my own. It’s okay. I’ll pick up french. I’ll plan my ‘pastry routes’ properly. I’ll stay in a small apartment in Paris and eke … Continue reading →

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Dublin 2012: County Clare, the Burren, Caving

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

When I roamed the CCA Booths in my uni, caving and potholing caught my eye. No prior experience needed, the trips were cheap, all gear provided for. Awesome. Signed up with the friend who yearned for an ‘adventure’ too and … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam 2013: De Reiger

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

After checking off some touristy must-dos in Amsterdam, I was glad we did something less conventional and ventured into the Jordaan district. At nightfall, the entire place was very quiet as opposed the buzz at Dams Square. It is very … Continue reading →

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Hiking Ireland #2: The Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

If you don’t have the time to go on a hike on your own or if you just don’t have the confidence to, the next best thing is to go on a guided day trip. Granted, these day trips don’t come … Continue reading →

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