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Sweet Charcuterie Board for Valentines Day

Published February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by germainettran in LIFESTYLE, Uncategorized

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A day in Universal Studios Japan

Published June 5, 2019June 4, 2019 by germainettran in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

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Tri Lanka

Published November 19, 2018 by germainettran in FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

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Amanwella

Published November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by germainettran in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

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Livin’ in GRANA Linens

Published October 5, 2018October 4, 2018 by germainettran in FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

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Best Travel Carry-ons for Millenial Jetsetters in 2018

Published September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 by germainettran in FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

Barefoot Luxury: Bawah Reserve

Published August 4, 2018August 28, 2018 by germainettran in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

Stay: InterContinental Bali Resort

Published May 26, 2018May 25, 2018 by germainettran in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, Uncategorized

Glamping by the Sea, Singapore

Published January 13, 2018January 11, 2018 by germainettran in FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

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Best Kept Secrets of Cinque Terre

Published January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by germainettran in LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

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BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE From the sweet air we breathe in, to magical sunsets, to underwater landscapes that provide us with fresh seafood, & so much more. We just have the arduous task of filtering our priorities, quieten the mind, and finding time to appreciate all the beauty around us. Certainly NOT, an easy task • We city dwellers, live a highly stressed and hectic lifestyle. We say we want to find a work-life balance, but our ambitions push us to aspire for more; more money, more progression, more growth, more everything. We wanna be more, do more, learn more, earn more, so much so that right down to our vacation, we’re still pushing for it to be more. Maybe it’s time to slow it down a little and dedicate some time aside, to notice the nuance of colour in springtime blooms, savour every flavour in your next meal, enjoy the simple things in life that we miss out on in our everyday lives and then perhaps, come to an appreciation of how sometimes less is more • #balitrip #baliphotography #sunsetview #alilavillasuluwatu #bali🌴

I will be old and crinkly, and still posting shots in my bathers -you have my word👌🏼 //@melissaodabashdesign #singapore🇸🇬 #singaporeinsiders #prettylittleinspo

Penne for your thoughts (pun intended, becoz Italy🤓) • I remember the drive here, wide open sea view, winding roads, & a sense of excitement from not knowing what to expect. All I felt was glee to have finally made it here, albeit much later than I’d planned. This is the 1st cove north of the Nature Reserve, we chose this entrance as it was closest to get to by foot from the carpark, but little did we know that it’ll be packed to the brim. Thankfully, we managed to squeeze our car by the entrance just before the🚦. If you’re heading here to spend your day by the coves, remember to buy some snacks/food by the mobile kiosk before the ticket cabin or bring your own, chances are you’ll need more AQUA then PERONI😂. Also, you won’t survive the heat without an umbrella, so my best advice is for you to buy an in-ground umbrella at a Super Mercado before heading here. Below are some tips on getting here: • 🏃‍♀️For my hiking enthusiast friends, you can spend a day here, it’s a 7km stretch of coastal trail for you to explore the area and it takes around 2.5hrs each way. It’s not a loop or circular path, so if you decide to hike, you’ll have to turn back and walk the same trail. Bring plenty of water for your hike as there aren’t water coolers or drink stalls (esp in off peak months and in summer when it’s scorching) once you part from the entrance. Some coves can’t be reached by foot and is best visited by boat 🚗 Those driving can choose the coves by the start or end of the National Park depending on whether you are arriving from the North (Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo) or South (Cala Capreria) entrance. Whilst the north entrance has fewer parking spaces, it is definitely the best entrance for those who are not interested in walking the coastal trail but want easy access to a cove beach. From the ticket cabin, it's an easy 5 minute stroll down 🚤 Boat tours are the best day trip excursions you can plan for, if driving is a hassle. Boats leave from Trapani, Palermo, San Vito Lo Capo, and Castellmare di Golfo. They allow you to visit some coves that are unreachable by foot #ig_sicily #visitsicily #italian_trips #beautifulitaly #italyhiddengems #discoveritaly

“Don’t forget to drink water and get sun, you’re basically a house plant with complicated emotions” ⠀⠀ 🌱 Just like a house plant we are susceptible to viruses, and while we’re at the height of the flu season + COVID-19, please stay calm & WASH YOUR HANDS. Hand hygiene is your first line of defence, so instead of panic buying of perishables, spreading paranoia, & hoarding of face masks, just practice basic personal hygiene and you’ll be fine. Also, if you‘re UNWELL, please be considerate enough to AVOID being around others and stay at home. You might wanna check out my stories for some Myth busters! In the meantime, here’s some tips on how you can protect yourself and others from contracting the virus/flu: 🌱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Stay home when you feel unwell!!! * Avoid close contact with people who are sick * Avoid animals, either dead or alive, any animal markets, or uncooked meat of any kind * Every time you wash your hands, you need to scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (CDC recommends at least 60% alcohol) on the go * Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands * Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. * Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe * Clean your phones with anti-bacterial wipes * WHO only recommends the use of masks in specific cases where people have symptoms of COVID-19 to prevent others from the risk of getting infected. People who are well, do not need to wear face masks as there’s no evidence that they protect people from who aren’t sick. * Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. * If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty #happyhealthy #50shadesofblue #maldivesislands #islandtime #islandstyle #singapore🇸🇬

Cozying up at home is my new favourite activity, since the flu season hit. Letting you in on what I’m currently working on... masterminding WORLD DOMINATION (argh! It sure feels like it’s gonna be that tough!). Nah not, world domination, but an overhaul of my balcony & water feature -sure feels like that big of a feat to me ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌈 I’m straddling between letting my imaginations run wild with a full blown reno & a quick fix to move on with life. The way I see it, I’m damned either way - it’s either settling for the same boring aesthetics (& who likes to settle?!) OR going full blown with my efforts and hopefully finding the right people with the ability to adequately translate my imaginations into reality 😂! Working with the right builder’s definitely key to avoiding major delays, poor execution and unforeseen issues. I know first hand since my last round of this was a total nightmare 🌈 Your turn! What’s your own home build/interior design experience like? I’m looking for that dream team and if anyone has a reco for me, I’d be happy to consider!😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sghome #sgrenovation #homegoals #sginteriordesign #sginterior #singaporehomes #inspiremehomedecor #prettylittleinteriors #howwedwell

Do you sometimes wonder what your life’s purpose is? In the grand scheme of things, where do we fit in? I’m not religious, but I like to think that the universe secretly conspires to help us reach our real potential 💫 If you’re out there feeling down and out and feeling like it’s one of those days, I’m here to remind you to still put your best foot forward. Dress in your best outfit and put on your favourite perfume (not literally but u get the idea), while working on your dreams and project your best energy out to the universe 💫 Think back to all those times you landed a promotion, clinched a deal, got a pay raise etc, you’d given your best and were placed in the right position to achieve what you wanted, and all of a sudden more opportunities started to come your way; a chain reaction of positive outcomes, all hitting you at one go. I have this sneaky suspicion that the universe has a way of recognising positivity and returns the favour 💫 So stop worrying yourself, stop that negative chatter, instead channel your best energy forward, things will start to look up // 👙 @myraswim #universehasyourback #maldivesislands #visitmaldives #positivevibesonly💯 #islandtime

A show of 💓 with a Sweet Charcuterie Board 🍭 So, I came from an all girls’ school, all the way till high school. Dating boys were pretty much disallowed by my parents😅. Whenever Valentine’s Day came around, that meant, Galentine’s Day exchange with girlfriends, NOT suitors. I probably missed out on plenty of Valentines date stories that most would have experienced as a teen, but I would love to hear about all of yours! 🍭 This Vday, whether you are throwing the ultimate Girl’s Night In with your entire girl squad, some time for self-love, or celebrating with your Valentines, I’ve got you covered. Express your style/creativity with your own rendition of a Sweet Charcuterie Board with my tips in this video, plus, you don’t even have to break the bank! I created 3 sets of these boards all under S$25, and still had leftovers! 🍭 Now, will you share a funny or cringy Valentines date story with me? #valentines_day #charcuterieboard #hosting #girlsnightin #tablescapes

What type of relationship do you have with the cold? 🤍 The cold never used to bother me & I used to love it. Admittedly, these days I do fret those cold, wet, and windy wintery days. You know, those ones that make you wanna run for cover and hide indoors. Unfortunately, when you’re out on the slopes, good luck trying to get cover. So let’s just say I’m stuck in a limbo with my love-hate relationship with the cold. 🤍 Thankfully, @ferastyle is always coming to my rescue with chic skiwear for both on and off the slopes. If it’s good enough for the streets of Paris and warm enough for the slopes of the Alps, I’m certain it’ll be all encompassing for you too! #skitrip #slopestyle #skiresort #frenchalps #winterseason

Year in review: “You can watch me, mock me, try to block me, but you cannot STOP me” • Usually New Year’s the time I dislike the most, simply because it means yet another year has just flown by. Time has always felt like it was never enough & played against me. This year felt like a really Long eventful year, it was plagued with the highest highs & lowest lows • Still, I’m grateful for every bit. Especially the toughest of times, which tested my resolution & level of commitment to my craft (even with Murphy’s law visiting me personally). In my darkest moments, I remember thinking “tough times never last, tough people do”. So when days ensued that were particularly tough to bear, I made sure it was my personal mission to show up and give it my all. But y’all made it easier for me too. You were right there with me through the worst of days and I never imagined such heartwarming support - BIG THANK YOU • In closing, I want to share with you something I’ve benefited from of late, one that may assist you in closing your year or perhaps the start of a new one...All year round the 1 phrase I’ve been holding on to & keeping me sane was, “a bad day doesn’t mean a bad life”. That phrase drastically reframed my thoughts and filtered out undesirable ones. Then, I struck gold sometime 3 months ago, regularly practising gratitude. I didn’t start out deciding to practice it at all-gratitude was always something I’d reserved for momentous occasions. There was a day it all fell together when I started taking time to notice and reflect upon a couple of things I was thankful for and it soon became a conscious daily practise. Simple things like being able to wake up to a new day, being healthy and able-bodied, the food on the table & etc (you get the drift). The more I mentally took note of my gratitude, I felt I experienced more positive emotions, felt more alive, slept better, but most importantly, more life satisfaction. So for this next year instead of setting goals or rushing to fill my schedule, I’m doing away with all goals, big or small. I’m letting it all go,to just simply be • 🙌🏼 if you can relate #newyearsresolution #newyeargoals #newyearnewus //👗 @mimoto.tko

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