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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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  • I went to the dentist today with the intention of making a temporary crown for a molar, so that I could get a permanent one fixed soon and finally be able to eat wholeheartedly with both sides of my mouth after chewing mostly on the left for the last six months. Alas, this was not…


  • While looking though my photos for this week’s Space Invader, I started listening to the street recordings of Paris by Des Coulam on his blog for inspiration. Here’s an animated recording that he created: A Soundwalk in Montmartre and I’d suggest that you leave the soundwalk playing as you continue reading this post… 23 December 2008: I had…


  • Am in Paris for the Easter weekend. I wonder if the Borzoi is lounging in its usual spot at Café Belga? Here are some photos that I took of the Borzoi on 17 March when I spotted it there with its owners for a third consecutive weekend.We were seated at the adjacent table to the group.…


  • Frit Flagey

    It’s the end of March and it’s snowing again here in Brussels. This winter is start to get a little ‘old’. On a more positive note, here’s presenting the national food of Belgium: frites / fries. Almost always topped with a mayonnaise-based sauce of your choice and served in a paper cone. Most people have…


  • Sunny winter days

    Coming from tropical Singapore, the weather was one of the main things that I had to get used to when I moved to northern Europe (Paris). I really like living in a place where there are four distinct seasons as you can see and feel time passing and there’s always something to look forward to.…