Hey y’all! Like I mentioned in my previous post, I am now back and ready to get back at blogging (*ahem* regularly). For a return to form, I wanted to show this recipe that I improvised with the things I had at home. This time, I made a 4-layer vegan chocolate strawberry cake! Actually, I […]
Hey, I’m Back
Hey, so it’s been a while, hasn’t it? While I documented my life through photos (and Instagram), I neglected this passion of mine for a while—writing, blogging and photography. This blog was a creative outlet that I started because I finished my BSc. It’s sort of fitting that I reintroduce myself to it now after […]
Vegan Rhubarb Lemon Coffee Cake
The peak season may be over, but we still have rhubarb available this summer (and every summer). This time, I wanted to make a vegan cake with the tartness of rhubarb and lemon. You can totally omit the rhubarb in this recipe, or even mix with sweet strawberries to balance the tartness. Rhubarb by itself […]
Five Things I’ve Learned After Moving to Germany For Masters
Let me tell you: moving to Germany for Masters studies is NOT easy. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life so far, and it’s still challenging me. I’ve been here for only about about one month, and it felt like my time here went by simultaneously slowly and quickly. March 16, […]
Sea and Sky Views at Cascais! Portugal Day 14
Cascais: the golden paradise of Lisbon. While technically outside of Lisbon, Lisboetas often flock to get away from the city and enjoy the blue sea and sky views at Cascais. Besides Sintra, it’s one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon, and I can see why! Take me to church I chose to visit […]
Amazing Vegan Food Trip in Lisbon! Portugal Day 13
The vegan food scene in Lisbon is strong and growing, and today is the day to explore! I had one amazing vegan food trip in Lisbon, and I’m thinking about it even now! Lazy in the weekend It was the start of the the weekend, and I decided to sleep in (it is my vacation […]
A Fairy Tale Day Trip to Sintra! Portugal Day 11
Sintra is often touted as the best day trip from Lisbon, and I must agree! In this fairy tale day trip to Sintra, I relished everything Sintra had to offer: the amazingly colourful & intricate architecture, lush green forests, gentle rolling hills, and sweeping panoramas. Sintra: fairy tale feast for the eyes As if from […]
A Guide to Hiking in Sintra! Portugal Day 10
I am back to Lisbon, and I’m both super stoked and super sad that my trip will end in only a few more days. Before that however, I’ll be visiting the ever-so-popular Sintra. For this trip, I wanted to walk or hike as much as I could, but with the lack of online hiking knowledge, […]