Hats off to the Azmed pregnancy belt: this very simple, yet incredibly useful, item has made physical activity – and more – easier these past few months. I might just as well help myself… It was during my fourth month of pregnancy that I decided to invest in this unassuming strip of material. Having read […]
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Fall in harmony – autumn is upon us
As autumn draws near, pulling down its shady curtains against the world, weariness sets in reflecting a reluctance to face the next chapter of the season cycle. It feels like something bright and optimistic is being taken away, if just for a while. The time has come for the supposedly best period of the year […]
Grit, grime and a whole lot of good fortune
Memories are made of this As a child, one is often encouraged to partake in an extracurricular activity of some kind or other. Whatever promptings came my way when I was young-er, physical recreation was never high up on the list. My teenage gym classes were a drag for the most part due to a […]
Hong Kong bound – pt. 2: the second part of an account about a distant journey
While part one centered on exploring our temporary and natural habitat, as well as uncovering a wild new playground, part two has an epicurean twinkle to it as it revolves around culinary delights and other such treats. Life in the city has a lot going for it and deserves a closer look. ‘The Pearl of […]
Hong Kong bound – pt. 1: the first part of an account about a distant journey
It took me a while before delving into the making of this particular narrative. Many months have passed, revealing a reluctance to experience nostalgia which in turn cast my mind into a state of inertia when requested to bring up memories. Nevertheless, the intensity of the images and sense of wonderment are very much alive […]
¡Vamos a Valencia! Racing and further exploring Spain
The gathering of amigos On the 21st of October 2016, our magnificent six (aka Poca, Geo, Lau, Tib, Oli and Yv) came together for yet another exciting and unforgettable week-end in the heart of Valencia – Spain. These little city trips of ours are turning out to be an ideal opportunity to combine our favourite […]
All Saints’ Eve: a night to cross borders
Evening falls and the last hues of dim sunlight fade behind the church steeple while residues of daily life begin to settle in for the night, taking shelter under a layer of mist. Enticed by the wind, fallen leaves break into a dance of their own, floating around grisly tombstones and hovering cautiously over time-worn epitaphs. […]
A change of sea-nery
Confusion is one of the many distinctive features of the mind. It dwells in the finite realm of phenomenon wherein so-called knowledge or the lack of it, everything and its opposite, and the incessant intersecting lines of thought try their best to cohabit sanely. Mirrors of the world As a part of this mental babble, […]
A forest is a forest is a forest
Believe it or not, woods are not just for running! A leisurely stroll is also perfectly acceptable 🙂 The land of my mother boasts its fair share of forests, many of which may be very similar in appearance but are quite different in various other respects. Awaken your senses While hiking on a wood […]
Yosemite, where awareness comes to a standstill
The world holds many extraordinary places to marvel at and, owing to our many travels, we have had the good fortune to dwell in various interesting surroundings. One such trip took us for the second time to San Francisco in June of 2015 where we rented a car to drive East towards Yosemite National Park […]