Berlin is such a historically profound city that it both awes and terrifies me. Cheryl and I went on a free walking tour and it was mindblowing to see the juxtaposition of Berlin's most known landmarks — the SS Headquarters (Topography of Terror) and Berlin Cathedral were in such close proximity that you could be discussing war horrors or torturing a prisoner before...Read More
Stedelijk Museum was everything I enjoyed, all in one museum — modern art, contemporary art, photography, typography and graphic design. I don't think I can ever fully put into words how impactful Stedelijk Museum museum was. I had always held a steadfast belief that I was not artistically-inclined. After all, my grades proved so — Art was the only subject that ruined my...Read More
I’ve always been intrigued by WWII and I stumbled upon “Arbeit macht frei” when I started learning German. It translates to work sets you free, a play on the bible verse from John 8:32, “(…) the truth shall set you free.” The irony that the sign was made by the prisoners and placed outside concentration camps, as if to taunt them. This phrase...Read More
The Breakfast Club and Oxford Street Primark (London Europe Day 2.4) | April 2018
England May 03, 2019 It seemed like no trip to London is complete without brunch at The Breakfast Club; as a first-time traveller to London, I naturally included that in our itinerary. We were there at about 11am and there was a queue of about three groups in front of us. The waiting time was about half an hour, which was pretty reasonable. The Breakfast Club opening...Read More
Now, Althea is definitely a brand that's familiar to you guys. Other than being a third-party platform for beauty and makeup products, Althea has been constantly innovating new products, which is why they have been appearing on my blog so often! This time, I'm happy to share with you three releases: A’bloom Meringue Puffs, A’bloom Refreshing Skin Mask Pack, and A’bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster....Read More