A bit about me.

Outside of work, I enjoy decor, food and travel.

Some of my favourite things lately...

I also completed a Baking Arts Certificate a while back and baked part-time for several years. Some of my work:

Recent Travel

Having worked in the travel industry for many years, I’ve been lucky enough to take some great trips…

Gdańsk

Stay: Steps from the Long Market, modern and cozy PURO Gdansk is the perfect home base to explore this 1,000-year-old city. 

Eat & Sip: Delicious Middle Eastern bites at Bar Leon / Stop by one of many bakeries for a jelly-filled paczek (donut).

See: The extensive and very moving collection in the Museum of the Second World War is a must-see / There’s a pirate ship docked in the harbour which will take you to Westerplatte, where the first battle of WWII was fought / Just a walk around this beautiful city will have you mesmerized by the architectural details.

Shop: If you can catch collage artist w wirazu kolazu at one of his market stops, a poster would make a beautiful keepsake / 已逝之思 (Thoughts of the Past) souvenir shop had the best postcards, illustrated totes and fun gift ideas.

Day trip: Nearby beach town, Sopot is a 20-minute Uber ride away and a place to sink your toes into the sandy shores of the Baltic Sea. Stop for a drink at Sofitel Grand Sopot.

The Milkman, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Watch: Any of the Harry Potter movies; many spots in the city inspired J.K. Rowling while writing the series; there are even walking tours that highlight these spots / Dex and Em meet at Edinburgh University and climb Arthur’s Seat in Netflix’s One Day / Glencoe makes an appearance in Skyfall.

Stay: The lovely pastel aparthotel Eden Locke is located in New Town, within walking distance to many shops.

Eat & Sip: A coffee at The Milkman, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped in Diagon Alley / Breakfast at The Spence in beautiful Gleneagles Townhouse.

See: Most of the museums are free in Edinburgh, including the stunning Nation Museum of Scotland / Be sure to also check out the Writer’s Museum, tucked away in one of the city’s many historic closes (alleys) / Step into nature along the Water of Leith Walkway or hike up to Arthur’s Seat.

Thrift: Poke around in Unicorn Antiques.

Day trip: The spectacular Scottish Highlands and Glencoe. It’s a long day, but worth it.

Rome

Watch: Before you depart, get in an Italian state of mind with the classic, Roman Holiday. You’ll also see a lot of souvenirs branded with photos from the movie while you’re there.

Stay: The Hoxton, Rome is located in a quiet neighbourhood near the Villa Borghese gardens — perfect for your morning stroll with a coffee and a pastry.

Eat: Da Enzo has a bit of line-up and pasta that’s worth the wait. If you’re in line long enough, someone will come by to take your drink order, so you can sip on an Aperol spritz until your table is ready.

See: Palazzo Altemps is one of many beautiful museums scattered throughout this (almost 3,000-year-old!) city.

Shop: Take home a tote bag featuring Mona Lisa or Michaelangelo’s David blowing bubble gum.

Mexico City

Watch: Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, where Mexico City served as a modern-day Verona / Frida was shot in a number of locations in and around the city, including the Ministry of Education and Teotihuacan, a city of pyramids built by the Aztecs.

See: Museo del Chocolate, a small museum that features the history of chocolate making / Palacio des Bellas Artes, a pink marble Art Deco dream. Here you'll see murals by Diego Riviera and others. No advance ticket needed. / Museo Frida Kahlo, which was an approx. 30-minute Uber ride outside the city centre. A really touching and well maintained collection of her belongings and work, set in the home that she was both born in and died in. Definitely buy tickets in advance.

Eat & Sip: Panadería Rosetta, the bakery version of sister restaurant Rosetta. Get in line for a coffee and a cinnamon bun and grab a table or enjoy your pastry at the nearby park at Plaza Rio de Janeiro / Cicatriz. Finding a good big salad on vacation is a big deal for me. This cute spot also offers cocktails and organic wine / Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, established in 1526. Stop in for a drink and get escorted up to the bar on the old elevator to the top floor, where you can get a closer view of the Tiffany-style stained glass ceiling and get the best view of the Zócalo, the city's main square.

Thrift: Jardín Dr. Ignacio Chávez market, packed full of paintings, furniture and other curiosities.

Shop: Cerería de Jesús, a family-run candle shop has been operating for over 130 years. I especially loved the scaled candles adorned with florals / Planta Planta, a fun, quirky pottery shop tucked away in Roma District / Utilitario Mexicano is a really cool industrial-style shop that features Mexican-made home goods.