Living as an expat is and will be an incredible experience. But how to harness the magic? I decided to write a bucket list as a brainstorm and a plan.
Read MoreThis it the first piece I wrote when I arrive in Tokyo. It was written for and published on Discover Out Loud. For me, it is an important barometer. I refer to it often to check myself...am I being true to me, have I changed my perspective.....? It is a good map through this time of discovery.
Read More“Tokyo-style”? I am set to define it! Date night is a vital, gratifying ingredient to my experience over the next years. High heels, evening handbags, makeup….I have even, finally, bought a jewellery cupboard so there are no excuses why I don’t throw on those gorgeous pieces I collected for so many years at Swarovski...
Read MoreAmongst the glamour of Ginza, I felt almost happily small-town, wandering around a shopping mecca which turns into a small village two days a week.
And, although street performers are strictly forbidden, Cleo didn’t let that stop her. She rocked a Venetian mask the whole afternoon - a crowd pleaser, indeed!!
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After visiting Shimoda over the summer, I fell in love. I wrote about this love affair for Discover Out Loud....I know I am a die-hard beach girl, but upon returning last weekend, I just couldn't resist the urge to dream about living there forever and ever. The pictures tell the story.
Read MoreYou can take a class, research on the Internet, get advice from locals - but whatever, however, you should have a plan. It is not fun and it is an scary topic, but here's what we've done to prepare ourselves. How does this compare to your plan?
Read MoreI am not sure why, but I was absolutely convinced that Kyoto was a manageable-on-foot kind of a place. As I planned our journey, I learned that I was grossly mistaken. Kyoto is Japan’s ninth largest city by population, with nearly 1.5 million inhabitants. Here are 3 quick tips for making the most of your visit.
Read MoreI feel the need to write, to capture these moments, to explore my more creative sides. Moving to Tokyo has started a journey - and this is my space to capture that journey.
Read MoreThe visit of Johan’s parents, our first house guests in Tokyo, seemed so much more important. It felt like a chance to take stock of all we have gained through this move.
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