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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations.
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Kiki de Montparnasse by Catel Muller and Jose-Luis Bocquet is one of the few French books that I’ve read from cover to cover. Spanning more than 400 pages, this graphic novel offers a colourful glimpse into les Années Folles (the Roaring Twenties) in Montparnasse, Paris through the life of Alice Prin. Better known as Kiki de Montparnasse, or simply Kiki, she was the muse…

Kenroku-en Garden alone is reason enough to go to the city of Kanazawa. With the shinkansen taking only 2.5 hours to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa, it is more convenient than ever to discover the city and its marvellous garden.

Review: Why are Big and Small left to die in a well? Is this heartrending novella an allegory of the world we live in today?
