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.
Some fashion items are classics whilst others are necessities. What do you do when it’s rainy outside but you just don’t want to stay indoors? Well, you dress for the weather! Here are five rainy day fashion essentials that every fashionista should have to keep her weather-proof and still glamorous. RAIN BOOTS Nobody likes wet […]
I’ve always loved the taste of North African dishes. They are filled with such strong flavor and aromas. With a history of vast cultural and geographical interactions, it’s no wonder Moroccan dishes are always rich in a variety of spices. You’d think it would be difficult to come up with something Moroccan-inspired but it’s really not. […]
I love capturing and sharing exotic locations on the net. You can imagine my delight when I found the blogosphere filled with epic travel buddies who love to do the same. There’s something special about sharing personal travel stories with other readers but for a new blogger, it can be some what intimidating. What if my pictures […]
I love tasting exotic foods from around the world. It’s not just that I love to eat but also because when I’m feeling adventurous and want to whip up something simple and new, I can combine a few varying elements in the kitchen and make something that’s quick and easy. Quesadillas are one of my favorite. […]
Dutch food may not be as well-known as French or Chinese cuisine but there are many local delights which should be tried at least once when traveling to the land of tulips. After living there for six months, I still hold some of these delicious pieces of culinary heaven close to my heart. Here are […]
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” There is a remarkable truth behind this saying and I bet many women reading this post right now can relate. Whether it’s sitting in a little snow covered café half way […]
Deventer is a beautiful Dutch town located on the east bank of the river Ijssel. With a population of just over 100 000, the charm and personality in this quaint little place has been preserved for over hundreds of years. Home to some of the countries oldest brick houses, parks and academic libraries, the heritage […]
After finding Deventer on a random city hopping day and hearing about the mysterious Dickens Festival that would be happening in the upcoming weeks, we knew that we had to come back to this beautiful town. So on the 18th day of December, cold and close to snow, we merrily made our way back, completely […]
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it […]
While the world goes out to play on a late Saturday night, J and I decided that nothing would make us happier than brownies baking in the oven. You know – the special kind – the kind that is infused with something that will make you… happy. Yes! That’s right! Brownies infused with Nutella! What else did you […]