Hi, I'm Shal. Originally from South Africa, I'm a scientist by profession and an artist and traveller by heart. I love going on adventures and finding ways to merge all my passions.
Travelling can be an amazing adventure but getting there is something else. A long haul flight can be a pretty tiring experience and whilst the comfort of business and first class is something we would all love, the truth is, I’d much rather save the extra cash and spend it on exploring the destination I’m […]
After spending over two years in China, I think I have developed a love-hate relationship with most things there. Some days I wake up and absolutely love the beauty of the place. Other days, I hate it with a passion. The things that drive me insane are the same reasons why I’ll probably miss it […]
If you’re exploring Beijing, of course you’ll have tons of things to see but have you thought about all the wondrous things you could eat? As the day draws to a close and night sets in, Wangfujing comes to life. Tucked away at the northern entrance of Donganmen Dajie Street, you’ll find an Asian culinary heaven. […]
After a day of exploring glorious Hong Kong, we spent the evening at OZONE, a luxury rooftop sky bar and lounge, situated above the International Commerce Center of The Ritz-Carlton in Kowloon. Located 18 floors above the Sky100 Observation Deck (which is already on the 100th floor), OZONE is currently known as the highest bar […]
Travel. It’s something we all love to do. Exploring new places, experiencing new cultures and trying exotic foods. But who really enjoys the perils of a 16 hour flight? Tight muscles, too little leg room, dehydrated skin and poor in class entertainment. No wonder everyone is always grumpy when disembarking. Of course, paying for a first class […]
Traveling can be a pretty scary experience – whether it’s your first time abroad or your twentieth, venturing into the unknown always unleashes a myriad of emotions that can sometimes make you want to throw your suitcase back into storage, slip into a onesie and hide deep down under the covers with an endless supply […]
The girls have been asking me for a while now to do a rainy day post filled with ideas of things to do when there’s endless rain falling outside. Gloomy days are some of my favorites because, the truth is, I don’t think I could ever be bored with my own company. More often than not, […]
When you think of The Netherlands, there are a few iconic symbols that come to mind: tulips, cheese and windmills. Whilst a great portion of The Netherlands is already below sea level you don’t really realize this when wandering around the quaint towns because the Dutch have long since mastered their battle with the sea. […]
Let’s face it, life is difficult. Heck, difficult doesn’t even begin to describe the everyday workings of a twenty something woman with dreams and ambitions. Dealing with the constant pressures of life, love and health can take its toll on any woman, let alone one who thinks she has a clear vision of what her […]
There’s something about airports that just capture my heart. Maybe it’s the promise of adventure and escape from everyday life. Maybe it’s the allure of unheard of destinations. Often when at the airport, my wandering heart finds itself staring at the information boards dreaming that I was on one, if not all those planes, heading […]