Atlantis Books in Santorini was every bit the sacred sanctuary I had dreamed it would be, a place rich in wonder. 10/10—highly recommend.…
Keep ReadingWhen I penned my farewell to Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market I thought that was it. That I’d have to relive cherished moments of the largest fish market in the world — from witnessing the legendary tuna auction to eating sushi breakfast at 5 AM – just in my mind. That I’d never experience the…
Keep ReadingI was standing in the middle of a souvenir store inside the Takasaki train station when a cup caught my attention. Mogu Cup was written on the label together with the Yen symbol followed by a few digits, but no other description except for the name of the crafter, Hokuto 59. The beautifully crafted…
Keep ReadingThe best way to visit Springvale Market is to research, explore and discover the unique things or get a local friend to show you around.…
Keep ReadingIf there is one event In Melbourne that I haven’t missed since I moved here more than three years ago, it’s the Melbourne Night Noodle Market. I have been here with Fafa, with Amma, and even just by myself. Today, marking the fourth year I visited the night market, I came with my colleague,…
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Keep ReadingThere is a little art and crafts gallery in Odense in a corner of the Hans Christian Andersen Museum quarter. I stumbled upon it by chance while trying to find a place to start our day’s drinking session. Odense is located to the west of Copenhagen. The idea to visit Odense was rather spontaneous.…
Keep ReadingLast Saturday I went to the Queen Victoria Market Foodie Tour by myself. I booked it months ago and yesterday, when I woke up with a massive hangover, I almost cancelled it. But, I am glad I didn’t give in to my laziness and poor planning because the food did help to tone down…
Keep ReadingThe 88 in "Hawker 88 Night Market" made me assume there would be 88 stalls, at least. It's not even close to half of that.…
Keep ReadingMilton Market was the first stop of our Sunday morning in Brisbane. Located in the inner west of the city, it’s one of the highest-rated markets on Google, so we went there to find out why. The weather that day was glorious. I also love the open and pop-up concept of the market. Eating…
Keep ReadingWinter Night Market in Melbourne was one of the first few places I went with Fafa once we reinstated our Wednesday date-night tradition. I don’t remember much of my first time at Queen Victoria Winter Night Market except that we ate the best Sri Lankan food I have ever eaten while standing. It also…
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