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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You don’t really need to know the language
Posted on 6 May , 2013 | 1 CommentSome people who learn that I went to any country where they REALLY don’t speak English (or a few broken words), always express amazement at my being able to navigate... -
Fashion Icon’s view on Traveling and Packing Light
Posted on 15 April , 2013 | No CommentsHere is Diane von Furstenberg, legendary wrap dress guru to give you some insights on her mindset about traveling. She doesn’t give actual tips about traveling when she speaks, but... -
Everyone should visit China
Posted on 28 January , 2013 | 9 CommentsDisclamer: This is obviously my own personal opinion, but I really felt strongly about China when I was there, so read at your own discretion. I am not posting this... -
The tourist me and why I don’t care about looking nice when I’m traveling
Posted on 3 December , 2012 | 7 CommentsWhenever I go on vacation, I am not myself. You know, the self that I am at home or in my own country. I gawk more and I dress mostly... -
Traveling and Souvenirs: What to bring back and what to leave there
Posted on 26 November , 2012 | 6 CommentsI am really not a fan of conventional souvenirs like mugs, magnets, postcards or anything that screams: I was there as a tourist and I want you to know it!... -
Living in a hotel without a kitchen
Posted on 19 November , 2012 | 2 CommentsI’ve talked a lot about living in a hotel, but most of the ones I choose tend to have a full kitchen. Or at least a kitchenette, which means a... -
How do you relax and take a mental vacation?
Posted on 31 October , 2012 | 1 CommentWhen work becomes stressful, you still have 10 things on your To Do list that have to get done this week and you feel frazzled, how do you relax? I... -
3 ways to change your life
Posted on 15 October , 2012 | 1 CommentFeel like you’re in a rut and you aren’t making any progress? Sometimes I get to the point where I think: Ugh. Same old same old. I feel like I... -
Minimalist Storefronts
Posted on 10 October , 2012 | 3 CommentsWe all know about minimalism in general, especially for houses, but from my trip to Asia, here are some more interesting ways to be minimalist, even in your business.... -
Do you really relax on vacation?
Posted on 8 October , 2012 | 4 CommentsWhen you go on a vacation, do you really relax? For me, it depends. I obviously love to travel so I like to visit other countries where I’ve been to... -
Asia 2011: Roundup of the trip
Posted on 3 September , 2012 | No CommentsFor your convenience, here are all of my posts from both of my blogs about my trip to Asia for 5 weeks (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore) BUDGET &... -
Singapore – Buildings and Other
Posted on 28 August , 2012 | 2 CommentsMy last post on Singapore! I found the country very beautiful, albeit a bit sterile for my liking. It didn’t really feel like people were really living their lives to... -
Singapore – Food – Part Two
Posted on 21 August , 2012 | 3 CommentsI didn’t totally hate everything I ate in Singapore. I had a few favourites, and I stuck to them. Namely, satay, which I rather liked. The rest — chili crab... -
Singapore – Food – Part 1
Posted on 14 August , 2012 | 2 CommentsCooking in a hotel room is our thing. We didn’t have to really do it in Hong Kong (but it was hard NOT to with all the fresh food), but... -
Macau and Hong Kong – Food and in General
Posted on 7 August , 2012 | 2 CommentsHONG KONG Aside from having some of the best markets I’ve ever come across in the world, Hong Kong also had the best prepared foods (GREAT for traveling as tourists,...