Welcome to my Backyard for Slow Travel and Lifestyle
Destinations
From 1980s cinematic icons to modern indie voices, trace the evolving soundscape and cultural history of Cantopop.
From gritty urban memories and bittersweet melancholy to high-stakes cop thrillers and witty domestic comedies, Hong Kong cinema has weathered its golden era and emerged with a distinct, bruised beauty.
From surviving arctic indoor air-con to navigating steep cobblestone hills, here is what to carry for a seamless stay.
Stepping into Bangkok’s quietest sanctuary of scent: a deep dive into Karmakamet’s apothecary charm and spatial design.
A curated guide to Hong Kong's top design, heritage and luxury stays, from modern sanctuaries to quiet coastal hides.
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A collection of everyday luxuries, cult-favourite snacks, and quiet design moments that let you bring an authentic piece of Thai living home.
Lifestyle
Forget flat autumn oranges. These amber-inspired nails are a masterclass in depth, featuring molten 3D details and golden flecks for a touch of bottled sunlight.
I’m trading my usual neutrals for a spellbinding purple cat-eye. If nails are the only costume I’m wearing this Halloween, let’s make them hauntingly chic.
If nails are the only Halloween costume I wear, let’s make them bloody fashionable.
Forget the shortbread tin; this is tartan with a moody, metallic upgrade. Because nothing says it quite like a chocolate-and-electric-blue mani.
Channelling sun-drenched wanderlust with turquoise swirls and golden charms. My summer getaway essential, bottled and brushed.
An array of salt-buffed blues and greens topped with shimmering water droplets—these are my summer daydreams bottled and brushed.
Inspired by Barbiecore and summer retro vibes, cyan nails are a pure expression of happiness—think wavy lines, glitter, and a dash of sun-soaked nostalgia.
Trade the heavy glitters for a soft-focus glow. These rainbow aura nails are my grown-up, editorial answer to the nostalgic mood rings of our youth.
About Me
Dear Reader,
Thank you for being here and for taking the time to check out my work.
I am a sucker for all things beautiful—places, clothes, packaging, souls, stories, notions. Which probably only half explains my incessant, if not annoying, curiosity to explore the foreign.
I created this space to document life and forge connections with strangers (just like you), and I’m honoured to share a piece of my world with you. I hope my work inspires you to experience this beautiful planet and all its unknowns; hopefully, some of my small thoughts will resonate and spark joy in your day.
Please feel free to leave me a note about anything you’re interested in or to say hello! It's always a pleasure to have you drop by.
Join me in celebrating gratitude and togetherness with the city’s best traditions under the magic of a full moon.