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 […]
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 […]
“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 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 […]
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 […]
Commissioned by its owner Alexis Godillot in 1882, the villa’s architect Pierre Chapoulart combined two existing villas into a magnificent residence. One finds in its facades different architectural styles, from classic, normand to moorish, unified harmoniously. The villa is part of a lovely walking path in the charming town centre of Hyères, so characteristic of […]
One of the many beautiful and spiritual trails of Bali – an island known for its volcanic mountains, rice terraces, and mystical temples. 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 […]
Was chatting with a friend who was doing his masters in Japan the other day, and it got us reminiscing about our last trip to Japan a few years ago. Beyond the snazzy lights and fantastic cuisine in Tokyo, what really left a deep impression in us were the pensive walks in the calm and […]