In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Travel Archive
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Brussels, Belgium
Posted on 22 May , 2012 | 4 CommentsBrussels was charming in that it had some pretty streets and they’re REALLY into comics here. I saw a ton of comic shops and I was amazed at how large... -
Shanghai – Shidan Day Market
Posted on 15 May , 2012 | 1 CommentWe had to really search for the area the market might be in. On the way, we saw a lot of interesting photos, and I couldn’t help but take a... -
Shanghai – Yuyuan Gardens
Posted on 8 May , 2012 | 2 CommentsWe went right to the exact station we needed, but then we were totally lost. Turns out, you have to turn RIGHT from the station at the intersection, walk through... -
Portugal – Shopping for Food
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Portugal – Growing Food
Posted on 24 April , 2012 | 1 CommentAnd grapes are EVERYWHERE. Every home has a few or a lot of grape vines, as they also tend to make their own wine. It smells... -
Singapore – Orchard Road
Posted on 17 April , 2012 | No CommentsOrchard Road is the shopping stretch of Singapore. Malls dot every single side of the road… I guess it’s the last part of “old” Singapore right here. The streets had... -
Macau – Shops and Streets
Posted on 3 April , 2012 | 2 CommentsMacau was really really pretty. I know everyone thinks it’s just a place to gamble and go to all the casinos, but far from it. There is so much to... -
Portugal – Streets and Shops
Posted on 27 March , 2012 | 1 Comment -
Madrid Spain: The Food
Posted on 20 March , 2012 | 5 CommentsWe didn’t really eat in the restaurants because frankly, they were overpriced for what they were serving. So we made our own tapas in the hotel room for far, far... -
Singapore – Little India Part Two
Posted on 13 March , 2012 | No CommentsThis is Part Two, Part One with Little India’s markets and a temple was posted last week. They also had interesting and funny signs. People nap on tables in between... -
Singapore – Little India – Part One
Posted on 6 March , 2012 | 2 CommentsI loved the photo-taking opportunities in Little India. People going to the market, interesting buildings, people dressed up in traditional saris.. this is my kind of thing, and the closest... -
Salamanca, Spain
Posted on 28 February , 2012 | 3 CommentsI liked Salamanca. You only need a day or two to tour it, but it’s well worth the stop. I liked it better than Madrid because the buildings were just... -
How I Traveled as an Uber Minimalist for 2 Months in Europe
Posted on 27 February , 2012 | 30 CommentsUnbeknownst to the rest of you, I had a little mini challenge for myself this time around to Europe. I wanted to travel with as little as possible. Specifically, one... -
Sweden, Stockholm
Posted on 21 February , 2012 | 16 CommentsStockholm quickly became one of my favourite cities. I found it very beautiful, picturesque and modern. The only thing I hated? THE PRICES!!!!!!! They were.. seriously shocking. It was something... -
Shanghai – Jing’an Temple
Posted on 14 February , 2012 | 4 CommentsThis temple is actually RIGHT above the subway station. Once you exit, you turn around the corner to the left and poof! there it is. Dead easy to find, and...