I did the day trip to Kawaguchiko for the seasonal Shibasakura Festival. Although I just missed the Sakura season in Tokyo, I was right on time for the Shibasakura blooming at Kawaguchiko, near Mount Fuji. When I arrived in Tokyo,…
Travel Beauty Kit: The Five Item Makeup Bag
I travelled with this kit for one of my recent work trips. I was able to get ready in less than 10 minutes, while still looking effortlessly polished and professionally. A Red Lipstick The star product for this look is…
Storytime: I Got Sniffed at in Istanbul
Let’s talk about men. As a (mostly) solo female traveler due to work, I’ve experienced my fair share of… weird situations. While I try to share the positive aspects of travelling here, I also want to try to be as…
The Weekender’s Guide to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
12 Things to Do in the Borneo city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. TLDR; it was a long holiday weekend and all flights to anywhere was mad expensive. So when I saw that there were promos to Kota Kinabalu, I jumped…
3 Days in Istanbul: Your Ultimate Travel Guide (+ food recommendations!)
How to spend three days in Istanbul – the perfect itinerary to visit landmarks, immerse in rich history and indulge in local delicacies. Istanbul is a beautiful melting pot of culture, history, and food—a city that uniquely straddles both Europe…
Minimalist Travel Skincare Hack: 7-Skin Hydrating Toner Method
How to get maximum hydration from just one skincare item. On a recent short work trip abroad, my skincare kit consists of only a vial of hydrating toner. Ok, I lied: the full kit was my oil cleanser and face…
My Tropical Vacation Skincare Essentials
These are my absolute skincare essentials for a tropical paradise retreat. My skincare kit is basic and focuses the most on sun protection and hydration. Keeping those needs in mind, and decanting some of the heavier skincare items, I could…
Travel Beauty Hack: Lash Extensions
Why I love having eyelash extensions on for when I travel. I hate mascara. I have very straight, stubborn eyelashes, that no mascara has been able to keep them up for long… unless they’re the hardy, clumpy, waterproof mascara variety….
Minimalist Summer Travel Beauty Kit
My go-to minimalist makeup kit for a tropical beach getaway. SUMMMEEERRRR. Or as we call it in Singapore/Southeast Asia, ALLL YEEARRR ROooUuuunnnNNDddd. I tend to pack super light and minimalistic for beach holidays. It’s always just too humid to have…
How to squeeze Busan’s Best in a Weekend
How I made use of Busan’s tourist buses to squeeze all of my must-sees over two days. This was my itinerary of sorts when I visited Busan in South Korea. Like my trip to Seoul, Busan was a last-minute decision…
