In the first few months of arriving in France, this song was playing on Virgin Radio and it soon made it’s way to my head. Adélaïde Chabannes de Balsac, known professionally by her stage name Adé, is a French musician and singer of several genres, including folk-pop. Previously a member of the French band Therapie Taxi, in 2022 […]
I stumbled upon a signboard pointing towards this place of worship in the first few months I was in Paris while visiting the Zoo. It took us nearly two years to finally visit this place and for a delayed Wesak celebration. Nestled in the massive grounds of Bois de Vincennes, there is a Buddhist Temple. […]
Back to songs that my kids influenced me on. This country song came from one of daughter’s previous school teacher and it grew on me. Jon Pardi, a prominent figure in contemporary country music, has captivated audiences with his authentic sound and relatable lyrics. His hit single “Dirt on My Boots” exemplifies his knack for […]
Another track that my son have been asking Spotify to stream. To be honest, I did not know this song but it made it to my playlist as more than likely my son is learning this song during music lessons. David Bowie’s “Starman,” released in 1972 as part of his iconic album The Rise and […]
A place I would have never visited when I was growing up due to having a superstitious upbringing. Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Paris, France, at 44 hectares or 110 acres. With more than 3.5 million visitors annually, it is the most visited necropolis in the world. There is a bit of […]
This is one of the first songs I learnt to sing when I was a child thanks to my mother in particular. We used to have this karaoke machine installed in our house and Carpenters were on the tracklist. It recently came back to me because my song started singing this song and I suspect […]
We took a long drive for a short mini break. Thanks to my better half who booked this getaway based on recommendations by our French teachers. The Dune of Pilat (French: Dune du Pilat, its official name), also known as Grande Dune du Pilat, is the highest sand dune in Europe. Situated in La Teste-de-Buch […]
This quirky quartet comes from Russia and unfortunately were unable to compete in Eurovision due to the contest being cancelled in 2020 during the pandemic. Formed in 2013, Little Big is not merely a band; they are a phenomenon, a riotous celebration of music, art, and unapologetic self-expression. Comprising members Ilya Prusikin, Sonya Tayurskaya, Anton […]
Over the weekend, we were fortunate enough to visit the 120th edition of Foire De Paris at the Paris Exhibition Center. We missed the events last year and eventhough we had a busy weekend, we had to squeeze it in. We drove to the venue and there were abundance of parking spots available. The fair […]
I never knew this was a Eurovision winner and never knew the name of the band but recognised the song. Brotherhood of Man is a British pop group formed in the late 1960s. The group originally consisted of Martin Lee, Lee Sheridan, Nicky Stevens, and Sandra Stevens. They gained popularity in the 1970s with their […]