From sun-soaked LA to fog-filled San Francisco, the winding oceanside drive up Highway 1 has been nothing short of a much coveted post-exam adventure. LOS ANGELES - PISMO BEACH - MONTEREY - SAN FRANCISCO Los Angeles was a tie-dye of mercurial trends and vibrant character, saturated with ocean salt and dazzling sun. It was barely a winter-- I was in shorts the whole...
IMAGE CREDIT As the sweater-draped winter months grow ever closer (or not, in the case of any country perspiring the December monsoon season away), funky summer beats are switched out in favour of warm, laid-back autumn synth, smooth layers of mellow acoustics permeating the sub-tropical air with a cocooning comfort, the cure to any case of early frostbite. NOTE: For a constantly updated...
If there's one drink I can find absolutely everywhere in Melbourne it is a good, no-nonsense coffee. In the one city I've been to where all possible Starbucks outlets have been overrun by corner cafes and gourmet roasters, I've never quite enjoyed cappuccinos as much as this, especially under a strong, (mildly) cold winter sun. Tucked away between the iron fences of an...
Tropical heat is well countered with freshly squeezed fruit juice and copious amounts of indoor recuperation. Venturing across the city to an area I don't usually explore, I arrived at Fresh Fruits Lab in desperate need of a drink and a temperature below 34 celsius. To my (great) relief, we were immediately greeted with these complimentary fruit concoctions, all in the theme of...
Ever since my first passing glance at the unobtrusive wood panelled interior of this restaurant turned standing bar, I've constantly yearned to venture past the glass entrance of this tucked away food haven, and into the tastefully decorated space, which also extends into a breezy outdoor balcony fitted with additional seating overlooking the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road. To celebrate the midweek...
Here's to summer and everything that comes with it! Myself and a friend traipsed our way to one of my favourite districts to grab a bite and kick off summer the best/most edible way possible; Top: Raspberry Lime Tea Cake Bottom: Pineapple Meringue Cupcake An obvious first stop to make is at Plain Vanilla Bakery, which not only boasts a superior range of...
