Airport Woes

Let me say, there is absolutely nothing sexy about travelling. And no, I’m not talking about the time during the vacation when you’re getting a tan, or discovering deserted exotic temples, or in my case stuffing my face in any type of local delicacy- which is actually not sexy for anyone.

I’m talking about the actual travelling; having to get up at 4 am, hauling your luggage down the stairs, wearing the same clothes for 24 hours, standing in queues basically all day, passing absurd amounts of gas in the airplane (we all do it), being dehydrated the next coming days, eating horrible airplane food and the list goes on!

On top of all this, it’s likely that you’re doing this en masse, with thousands and thousands of other people who are exactly in the same state of mind, trying to get to their destination AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and at the same time, still forget to take the coins out of their pockets.

These are the things we tend to forget once we get to our destination, only to relive it when the vacation ends.

I guess what I am saying is, the experience of travelling, especially if one is taking the airplane, is not going to get any better. I’m sure, with all the nastiness in the world, that it’s only going to get worse. I only want to say, to my fellow travelers and anyone I come across is this; no matter how tired or frustrated you are, try to keep a smile close at hand because at the end of the day, we’re all going through the same thing- trying to get safely to our destination and hoping that you’re not wearing your socks with holes in them.

When in Tokyo

When I was at uni, I was given a wonderful opportunity to do an exchange in Tokyo. This experience definitely made an impact in my life as it was really the first time I was living on my own.

Side note: if you can manage to set up a life, no matter for how short in the city they call Tokyo- you can definitely make it anywhere.

This past August, I went back to Japan as a tourist and luckily, my view of this country didn’t change a bit.

Tokyo- extravagant, unique, bustling, energizing, confusing, scary- this city is all of the above and more. From its neon-lit skyscrapers to its majestic temples, I’ve never been to a city with such an eclectic mix of new and old. You don’t really visit Tokyo, you live it.

I usually end up overwhelmed when people ask me to name a few things and places to visit when in Tokyo. So I usually just end up naming a few places that I personally loved during my time there. No point in competing with the Lonely Planet, right? So let me present below, some of my favourites

•  TrumpRoom Shibuya

Dubbed as ‘so cool, the club doesn’t need a website’- this is my all-time favourite club. The club is made up of several small rooms on different floors, all full of tiny ornaments, mirrors, chandeliers and disco balls. I think the Black Eye Peas shot their video Just Can’t Get Enough here…

• Tokyo DisneySea

The only DisneySea in the world! It’s pretty much Disneyland with a nautical theme. So instead of Sleeping Beauty’s palace, you have Ariel’s palace. Amazing at any age.

• New York Bar- Park Hyatt Shinjuku

That bar from the Lost in Translation movie, not to mention its incredible views

• Tokyo City View at Roppongi Hills (Sky Deck)

See the endless Tokyo skyline surrounding you from 360 degrees on top of the Sky Deck. Try to go in the evening when the whole city is lit up, creating a breathtaking light show you will never forget!

• Going to Odaiba on the Yuirkamome Line

Though there’s not much to do in Odaiba, expect the giant Gundam statue, if you do go there, make sure you take the Yurikamome line, an elevated train giving you the best few of the futuristic city.

• Don Quijote Discount Stores

Best place to find those WTF souvenirs you were looking for for your friends and family. They’re located all over Tokyo and open at the most impossible hours. I think the one in Roppongi even had a rollercoaster in it.

Investment Goals 2016

I’ve decided that I’ve come to an age where I should start being serious about my finances and think about making possible ‘investments’. Money doesn’t grow on trees and it certainly is not growing in my bank account. 

So lo and behold, I’ve been looking to invest in bags. Exclusive, luxury bags of course. Take the example of a Birkin. It has an average annual return higher than gold! Ok, ok, ok maybe what I’m saying is not 100% true since it’s probably limited edition Birkins, but hey, I’m still using this argument if my husband starts complaining.

Until now, I can only dream- so below, my bag wish list for 2016…

Delvaux Madame- elegant, classic, a future heirloom…but is this me now or me in 20 years time?

Paula Cademartori- LOOK AT ALL THAT COLOR. At this point, I want every bag just because they make me SO DAMN HAPPY.

YSL- any of the shoulder bags with the textured matelasse leather- Just like the Delvaux, such a classic piece yet but oh zo stoer…this bag is definitely me, in the past, now and certainly in the future.

Chanel Ladies First Whistle Bag- a piece of contemporary fashion- is Mr. Lagerfeld stating that he is a true feminist with this piece? we might never know, but this would certainly be my kind of statement piece.