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Life in a Day – a documentary embracing different lifestyles globally

What does Life in a Day look like around the world. A beautiful documentary created by Redley and Tony Scott for Natioanl Geographic. With 4,500 hours of video footage captured by people from 192...

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The Sanctuary of Truth – where philosophy and artisans unite

Let me take you on a journey.  A journey within a magnificent wooden structure, The Sanctuary of Truth.   It’s a structure – hand carved and continually maintained over years of dedication. It’s...

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How to visit a French Bakery

The French Bakery or ‘Boulangerie’ is quite popular in every city and village in France. The scent of freshly baked bread filters through the streets, beckoning your tastebuds. Watching this video...

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Le Wood Residence – Boys and their toys

Le Wood Residence …. I am kicking off this week with a playful series of tours around the Villa, where I am currently residing. Tucked in a deep valley, 2 minutes outside of Puget Theniers (65km from...

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Shakespeare and Company – where words inspire in Paris

I flew to Paris this past weekend with only one destination in mind, Shakespeare and Company ….. a bookstore noted for its Bohemian like interior and where most literature lovers eventually filter...

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40 alluring French Vintage Photographs

Photography has sure come a long way. Especially since the Vintage archive. I am currently  exploring writing and photography, whilst living here in France. I can’t help it. The creative energy in this...

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8 Travel accessories made with love

What could be more special than to take your first round the world trip or that soul searching month away with these special travel accessories. I love the fact that they are all hand made. Each...

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Betty in Paris

Betty in Paris is an adorable little production by Olive Us showing little Betty prancing around Paris. A delightful way to spend your evening or morning wherever you are located. Enjoy This is...

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Behind Closed doors in the village of Gillette

Have you ever wondered what lies behind closed doors? This has always been a curiosity. What personalities live or work within? Is it a happy or sad home? Is the home itself  loved and cared for? If I...

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Being a Beach bum for 2 months

I have been thinking about spending the next 2 months on a beach and living the life of a beach bum. I first heard about the term beach bum, whilst living in Vancouver. The Urban dictionary defines...

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Attacked by Thailand’s humidity

Well I’m back in Thailand. Bangkok to be more specific. I decided to forgo the beach bum lifestyle for one reason, I cannot tolerate the humidity. Nope not me! I turn into a whiny bitch when my...

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Is it safe to eat from street food vendors in Thailand?

“Are you sure that it is safe to eat this street food?” she whispered to her husband. No it is not safe! No, it is not safe when you have vendors frying their meat on skewers, during the mid morning...

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THE ELYSIAN TEA HOUSE – WHERE DAYDREAMS COME TRUE

Living in Bangkok, can no doubt takes it’s toll on your sanity. The city is busy! Really Busy! If you experience claustrophobia, this certainly is not the city for you. People are EVERYWHERE. 8 million...

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A conversation about writer’s block, with Joseph Conrad at the Authors’ Lounge

Joseph Conrad once said: “The mind of man is capable of anything because everything is in it, all the past as well as the future”. Fair enough, especially when one’s imagination leads to tangible...

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A mindful journey at Bhawa Spa

I love the Spa life. Everything about it! Some associate the experience with an elite lifestyle. Other’s find it a waste of time. But for those of us that love the indulgence of pure pampering and the...

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When Bangkok’s Shangri-La Hotel calms your chi and feeds your soul

Never in a million years would I have thought that a grand hotel like the Shangri-La Bangkok would feel like home in this city. I am not a fan of large hotels. I prefer the intimate feel of Boutique...

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