About Life of Shal
Hi, I’m Shalinee — a storyteller at heart, a dreamer with a suitcase, and a firm believer that life’s most beautiful moments are found somewhere between a plane ticket and a cappuccino.
My journey has been a patchwork of adventure and growth — from teaching English in the buzzing cities of China and wandering the neon streets of Tokyo, to studying in the Netherlands and savoring quiet café moments over poffertjes and cinnamon ice cream. I’ve explored ancient temples, danced through food markets, and built lifelong friendships in places I once only dreamed of seeing.
Each experience has shaped me — turning a free-spirited gypsy soul into a woman who still chases wonder, but with both feet firmly grounded in gratitude.
These days…
These days, I’m working toward finishing my PhD, embarking on an exciting new chapter of life where curiosity and reflection meet purpose and growth. Between research papers and school runs, you’ll still find me in my art studio on a rainy morning, a paintbrush in one hand and a cappuccino in the other, lost in thought or the pages of a good book.
This blog is my heart’s scrapbook. A place where my stories from around the world live side by side with quiet reflections from the stability of home. It’s where I capture the wonderful people I’ve met, beautiful places I seen and delicious flavors I’ve tasted… all which have all shaped my life. And one day, I hope my children will read these stories and see the world through my eyes, full of courage, curiosity, and endless possibility.
More than that, I hope this space will inspire you to live a life that is full of adventure, wonder and love.
LIFE OF SHAL 