It's not wrong to say that food makes the world (and our tummies) go round. That is probably because behind every dish is a story. Recipes get passed on from generations to generations and the food itself is an 'artifact' itself which can be easily replicated or revived. No wonder food mean a lot to us. It does more than just sustaining our lives but it also brings us back to the roots of our culture. And one of the best ways to travel or experience a culture is to try out their local cuisine or simply embark on a food trail to savor the READ MORE »
DeeGlitz X Contiki 12-Day Discover Europe [Part 2] : Venice – Rome – Florence – Lucerne – Paris
Here's part 2 of our Europe trip with Contiki! Venice, ItalyThe second half of the trip becomes even more exciting; like a fairytale come true. It was only a pity that Venice was a little wet but it was less crowded. Is it true that Venice is sinking? Yes indeed! Flooding here is quite apparent, and the water level seems to rise. There were even platforms build so that people can walk on higher grounds. Gondola Ride The Gondola looks big, and during winter, the boatmen wear winter coats instead of READ MORE »
DeeGlitz X Contiki 12-Day Discover Europe [Part 1]: London – Amsterdam – St. Goa – Munich – Innsbruck
First stop: London This marks our first trip with Contiki to Europe. After 14 hours long of a flight from Singapore, we were more than happy to touch down at London. It was a pleasant flight though as I manage to catch some sleep and watch 'The Fault in Our Stars' onboard Singapore Airlines. I also had a good raw vegan meal which doesn't seem as 'raw' as it should be. But at least, they serve raw vegetables with fruits to fill my tummy. Going on a tour with Contiki is an impromptu decision made by my friend and I while we ( Wynne and I) READ MORE »
My Little Paris – The Best Kept Parisian Secrets
After a semester of lectures and tutorials, I learnt the important of reading and how it will influences your way of thinking and writing. So as a firm of believer that books do light up anyone's soul, I advocate that a deeniseglitz's reader should also be armed with a book in one hand and a pen in another. Not forgetting, a cup of capuccino or hot chocolate, within your reach, on the coffee table. To entice you further with the notion of reading with style, I am going to recommend you this guidebook which you have engross and with eyes glued READ MORE »
Vivez La Langue
I started reading this book titled " Stuff Parisians Like" by Olivier Magny and that got my interest for the French culture and language reignited once more. There are times I wish I could speak and write fluently in French but now that it's all rusty, it's going to take some time for me to catch up. But I knew I need to start somewhere.Maybe right here. This video on YouTube sums it all. I want to live in this language again. This time I will not hesitate to embrace it and even breathe in it. Though it seems like a good idea that I could READ MORE »