makan | joie de vivre
Did you know that the name of Petitenget Temple in Bali means “haunted container” in Behasa Indonesia? According to an old legend, villagers built the temple to ward off dark spirits from a nearby forest that made anyone who ventured into it ill. Since its construction, it’s been a peaceful place for both locals and […]
Located around 250 kilometres north of Singapore, the state of Malacca in Malaysia is a fascinating blend of Dutch, British, Portuguese, Malay, Indian and Chinese culture. A perfect weekend getaway, make sure you time your visit with the famous Saturday night market at Jonker Street – a dizzy experience of sights, sounds and smells! Important […]
Love sketching shophouses – an explosion of colours and fine reminder of Singapore’s rich history in trading.
“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Anderson Important disclaimer: All sketches and opinions in this article are our own, and we do not receive commissions from any affiliated links in this post. The above excludes Google ads which help keep the […]
A quick sketch of an adorable little boathouse in the moat of the Chambord castle, one of the most iconic sites in Loire Valley. It even inspired Disney’s rendition of the Beauty and the Beast castle!
A Sunday afternoon picnic in front of one of the most iconic trees in Parc Montsouris (“Montsouris Park”) in Paris.
Everytime we catch a train from Bordeaux St Jean train station, we can’t resist dropping by Le Fournil de Belcier for their freshly baked sandwiches and pastries. I’m not sure if it’s the air, sun or food, but people in Bordeaux just seem incredibly warm and helpful. You often have people going the extra mile […]
Located in one of the oldest streets in Singapore, this iconic and historical shophouse is now home to “The Theatre Practice” (Practice)”, Singapore’s longest-standing professional bilingual theatre institution. Founded by dancer/choreographer Goh Lay Kuan and playwright/director Kuo Pao Kun in the same year as Singapore’s independence in 1965, the school aimed to integrate creative performance […]
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Lunar Year! ?????
“Ain’t no mountain high enough”