Bonsai in Paris Botanical Gardens

As part of the public holiday on 15th August, we decided to visit the Botanical Gardens rather than wasting the day at home. I saw mixed reviews on Google about this place but decided to give it a go anyhow. Traffic was clear on the way there with parking available accross the road from the […]

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Lillix – It’s About Time

Lillix is a Canadian band that emerged onto the music scene with their infectious pop-rock sound and undeniable talent. Comprising of four exceptionally talented musicians from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Lillix quickly gained recognition for their energetic performances, captivating melodies, and relatable lyrics. With their unique blend of pop sensibilities, rock edge, and powerhouse vocals, Lillix […]

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The Home of Wendy’s

I had a recent trip to Colombus Ohio and was by myself. I started exploring in the evening for a place to dine and ended up at Wendy’s which was across the road. Little did I know, it was the flagship store of Wendy’s. I did notice on the drive in from the airport, that […]

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Hellogoodbye – Here (In Your Arms)

This song takes me back to the time when I started working in London and called Marlin Apartments in Mansion House home for months. This song somehow keep appearing on the music channel on loop for me to start my days. The song brings back memories of a time that I wish I would have […]

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Ratu – Teman Tapi Mesra

Thanks to Youtube’s recommendation, the song re-appeared in my memory. I can precisely recall when I first heard it but I recognised the chorus. Ratu was an Indonesian musical duo that gained prominence in the early 2000s. The duo consisted of two members, Maia Estianty and Pinkan Mambo (later to be replaced by Mulan Jameela). […]

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Our first Michelin Star restaurant experience. We received a gift voucher from a family friend that stayed with us between Christmas and New Year. The voucher is sufficient for a testing menu for two person. The Etoile branch is located close to Arc De Triomphe, we booked the first available slot of the day well […]

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De Fam #Supergirls

By the time this scheduled post appears, I will be in Langkawi attending a wedding. De Fam is a Malaysian female singer group, which was established in 2015. The members of this group consist of Azira Shafinaz, Cik Manggis and Sophia Liana. I like the fact that the track uses both English and Bahasa. I […]

Gallery of Coaches Versailles

This is our fourth time back to Versailles and after visiting the musical gardens and fountains, I insisted despite the heat to go into the free Gallery of Coaches museum. It is outside of the main compound of Versailles across the road but it was on way out towards the underground car park. It’s amazing […]

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Magic System – Magic In The Air

This song is almost 10 years old and made it to my playlist thanks to my son who heard it in a party. I recognised the rhythm but couldn’t precisely point where I first heard the song. The familiar track soon was on repeat on my spotify. This group has a special meaning to me […]

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Braces

My dental adventures in France continues and finally got braces today. After years of thinking about it, I finally did it. My next appointment is in 12 weeks time and I hope all goes well with me being able to see some initial results. After the appointment, I manage to have lunch in a cafe […]