Which is the most Instagrammed place on the earth? Which place is dominated by blues and whites? Which place is shaped like a wonky croissant? Santorini was our second stop in our summer vacation. (Read about our first stop, Athens here!) We took a ferry (Greeks love ferries!) from Athens to Santorini — a four-hour … Continue reading Living in an Instagram: Santorini is one of the most beautiful places on earth
I made Muhammara today. As I poured Santorini olive oil and sprinkled crushed walnuts I bought from Istanbul for the final touches for muhammara, it was enough to ignite fond memories of my trip to Athens, Santorini and Istanbul I took two months ago. In our family of four, as two of us were going … Continue reading Ruins on ruins on ruins: Athens was the first stop on our summer vacation
I have lived in Brunei for 5 years. I am always pleasantly surprised with the little instances of common courtesy I find here in everyday life. As a sign of gratitude, I thought I would share some of the experiences. In Singapore, there are signs reminding the population to be courteous in a number of … Continue reading Courteous Bruneians (without a courtesy movement)
It has been four years since I’ve lived in Brunei. I first wrote about my life here when I came for the first time: Being and Becoming in Brunei: The Story of a Trailing Spouse (Part 1-The Arrival) Although I have some work-related occupations outside Brunei, still, I spend a major part of the year in … Continue reading What has changed (in) Brunei?
The all-terrain vehicle ride. I had seen families and kids riding at the open area at Tungku beach in the evenings. That time I had felt it simplistic and mostly, an activity for children. Had I gone to the beach on a Sunday or during a holiday, I surely would not have had this misconception. … Continue reading My first ATV ride in Brunei
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