Author: anelems
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Lifestyle // 50 Things That Make Me Happy
With the year drawing to a close, it is the end of the performance and the curtains are slowly being reeled in and you take a bow, we tend to get a little anxious. Somewhat reflective and relieved but also anxious. Questions start clouding your head: was it a good show? Did I do the…
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Photo Story // Places Worth Writing Home About
I have been stuck in a bit of a rut, lately. It probably has to do with moving cities and starting from scratch. I had gotten used to the sights and sounds of Harbin, the morning market grannies knew what I bought as they would call out “the foreigner is here”; I had become part…
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My Favourite Things To Do in Durban
I am feeling nostalgic and somewhat homesick. The northern hemisphere is getting colder and darker – it’s almost impossible to wake up at 06:00 when it’s still pitch black outside! Coffee is the only incentive! Coffee is the answer! Coffee is the ruler of them all! I highly doubt that I’d be feeling this way…
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Lifestyle // Essential Oil DIYs
I love everything that smells good and fresh! Since moving to my new flat, I have been experimenting with the diverse use of essential oils. I swear, my space has that come hither, homey scent and it’s really difficult to get me to leave the house. Also, because I have vanilla scented candles (mmm) and…
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Photostory: Seoul Searching
Well, we are back! Back from almost losing my mind. It has been an insane couple of months. From cancelled flights to landing at the wrong airport to rebooking a missed flight to the wrong continent (my goodness, it was the wrong hemisphere!) to almost burning a few buildings to the ground. I don’t know…
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End of Summer Reads
As you may have seen from my Goodreads page, I have to read 24 books by the 31st of December 2018! I am about to read all day, every day just to reach my goal! Things started off pretty slowly but I am picking up speed because I finally succumbed to living in the 21st…
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Interview with ANTHILL Fabric Gallery
I might have mentioned that I am all about communities that work together and help each other. Helping farmers, designers and locals grow their businesses is not just about finding that gem but you are also helping local livelihoods in a time where it’s all about consumerism. How many times have we thought: the cheaper,…
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Photostory: Incredible Connections
As I am about to close a chapter of my journey, I can’t help but think of all the wonderful memories and experiences I have had in the last two years. I had neglected my website for a while as I plot and plan the next move. Things have been rather slow and unpredictable but…
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How to Survive Long Hauls and Layovers
With the wrap up of the last trip done and dusted, I thought I should share some tips on how to keep your sanity and not side-eye your fellow travellers. Travelling makes us irritable, strange things happen to our bodies (swollen feet, bloating, craving alcohol at 9am, you know…that kind of stuff) and waiting in…
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Shanghai in 9 Hours
Over my last trip, I learned how to make the most of long layovers. I totally understand how long layover could feel like a schlep to most, especially after a long vacation and all you want to do is to get back home. We made sure that this would be a cheap stopover so we…
Mare & Itis 