makan | joie de vivre
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 […]
This baby purple heart plant has come a long way on our terrace… ☀️🌱 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 lights on for kayafrenchtoast. Leave us a […]
“I was suffering from dizziness: I thought it depended on the fact that I was born on the sea. Then I realised that it was the prelude of love for the high ground. Up there lives a dizziness that touches you deeply and changes you. How I love these places.” – Marco Missiroli So many […]
“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.
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”
Great memories of a stay at a bed and breakfast in Honfleur, one of our favourite towns in Normandy. Around 2 hours by car from Paris, Honfleur is a charming little town well-known for its bustling old port. The slate-covered houses around the port have been painted numerous times by famous impressionists like Claude Monet […]