January 27, 2025 Market Geek-ing on Moleskine in Amsterdam In that moment of practicality, I settled for the golden embossing of "AMS" because I was, after all, in the Amsterdam Moleskine store.… Keep Reading
January 20, 2025 Cuisine In 2025 I Am Embracing My Mid Palate I have what I call mid-palate. "Mid," in the Gen-Z sense—not extraordinary, not fancy when it comes to food—except for Japanese Omakase.… Keep Reading
January 13, 2025 Nomad Notes Quiet Luxury Found in Helsinki Just before drifting off, I remember thinking: I had found Quiet Luxury. It’s here in Helsinki—understated, intentional, and fulfilling.… Keep Reading
January 6, 2025 Cuisine Falling in Love with Polish Cuisine, One Dish at a Time at Black Duck Krakow If you’re ever in Krakow, even if it’s just for a length of one meal, make sure you visit Black Duck for the best-tasting Polish cuisine.… Keep Reading
December 31, 2024 Nomad Notes Not a Newsletter: Dec24 Edition Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the culture blog, which are based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.… Keep Reading
December 16, 2024 Market Finding Atlantis Books: A Sacred Sanctuary in Santorini 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 Reading
December 9, 2024 Market Papetri Paperworks A Stationery Temple in Budapest Papetri Paperworks is my favourite stationery shop in Budapest. It’s firmly on my “repeat visit” list for the next time I’m in Pesti.… Keep Reading
December 2, 2024 Market Stamped Love from Papershop Helsinki If you ever need to buy or send a postcard or do a stationery haul while in Helsinki, the Papershop is probably the best place for you.… Keep Reading
November 30, 2024 Nomad Notes Not a Newsletter: Nov24 Edition Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the culture blog, which are based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.… Keep Reading
November 25, 2024 Cuisine Chontea Ubud Teahouse A Moment of Zen in Bali Chontea Ubud Teahouse in Bali was intriguing enough for me to jump into the shower, slather myself with a bottle of Vicks and head its way.… Keep Reading