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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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We walked around Brussels on Saturday and it is always surprising to see that the street food culture that is so prevalent in Asia doesn’t seem to exist here (nor in Paris). In Brussels, the typical ‘snack’ foods would be greasy, mediocre kebabs and frites (french fries). While there are a few friteries (fries stands)…
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I was in Taipei for the first time in January and was looking forward to eating all kinds of Chinese street food after hearing so much about the city’s famous night markets from family, friends and on TV. After three days in Taipei, I only visited one night market, which was rather small and low-profile…
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After two weeks of strolling in cool and sunny Taipei and Hong Kong last month, it has been taking me a while to get re-acquainted with Brussels’ frosty, grey, damp winter since I’ve been back. Over the weekend, I had some of the Chinese oolong tea that I bought in Taipei at Wang De Chuan…
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July 2010: Djemaa el Fna, Marrakech When I think of Marrakech, the following adjectives come to mind: heady, intoxicating and eclectic. I also remember it being rather chaotic, especially the traffic in the city centre and the crowd in the souks; yet you can easily find a tranquil spot in the city – be it…
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Today’s Chinese New Year eve and we had a satisfying hotpot/steamboat/火锅 dinner. Perfect for a cold winter night (it’s about 0°C here in Brussels)! Back home in Singapore, I’d have steamboat for reunion dinner/lunch with my family on every Chinese New Year eve, except for the few times when we’d go to our relatives’ homes…
Angelina Hue 