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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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As I write this post, I’m standing by the heater to keep warm and occasionally peeking out of the window. I’m waiting for snow to appear. According to the weather forecast, there’s 100% chance of snowfall from 0100-0200 in Brussels tonight. But all I see and hear are fat raindrops. The latest weekly photo challenge…
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It was a cold, wet evening with Christmas lights twinkling in the distance. Upon entering the dining room, a thick sweet aroma surrounded me. I thought of languid afternoons in Singapore and of myself scoffing down some greasy cake after Sunday mass. There, lying on the table, were some ripening bananas. So I made banana bread using an easy,…
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A double yellow line road marking means different things depending on where you’re at. In Singapore, this means that no parking is allowed at all times. Violate this rule and risk being fined S$70 (approx. 40€ / US$50). The theme of this week’s Photo Challenge on Daily Post is “yellow”. The first thing that came…
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I mentioned in a previous post that Ghent is one of the more underrated cities in Belgium, a vibrant and beautiful destination that isn’t always on the tourist radar. One of the things that I like about Ghent is its excellent culinary scene. It is easy to find good restaurants, cosy cafes and trendy bars here. During my…
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Beauty and Sadness opens with Oki Toshio who is on a train to Kyoto to listen to the temple bells ring in the new year. During the ride, he reminisces about his torrid affair with Otoko Ueno. They were lovers when she was 15 and half his age, and have lost contact for more than…
Angelina Hue 