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Visit Velaris from ACOTAR in real life - the city of Starlight

Blog, Europe, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · December 20, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Velaris from ACOTAR in Real Life – the City of Starlight

For fans of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, Velaris—the fabled "City of Starlight"—is a place of dreams. While this captivating city exists only within the pages of Maas's novels, whispers among fans suggest that Zermatt, Switzerland, might just be its real-life ...

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Shopping in Hongdae in South Korea - Hongdae Shopping Street in Seoul

Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · March 29, 2024

Local’s Guide to Shopping in Hongdae in South Korea

Nestled in the heart of Seoul in Korea lies the electric neighbourhood of Hongdae. Renowned for its artistic flair, youthful energy, and dynamic shopping scene, Hongdae is popular amongst locals and tourists alike. From trendy boutiques, and aesthetic cafes to street stalls, this bustling district ...

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20 Unusual Things to Do in Seoul South Korea

South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · March 3, 2024

20 Unusual Things to Do in Seoul Worth Your Time

Seoul, the vibrant capital of South Korea, is a city where tradition meets modernity in a fascinating blend. While iconic landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower draw millions of visitors each year, there's a treasure trove of unconventional experiences waiting to be discovered. From ...

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Blog, South Korea, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · January 21, 2024

Local Guide to Best Areas to Stay in Seoul (2024)

Seoul, the bustling capital of South Korea, is a city where tradition meets modernity, and diverse neighbourhoods cater to a range of preferences. Deciding on where to stay in Seoul Korea can be an overwhelming decision with all the different districts to choose from. How do you know which is the ...

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1 day in Osaka itinerary

Blog, Japan, Travel, Travel Tips & Guides · January 14, 2024

The Ultimate 1 Day in Osaka Itinerary (2025)

Planning a day trip to Osaka and stuck on how to make the most out of it? This 1 day Osaka itinerary shows you how to make the most of your time to see the best of the city. With the cultural treasures of Tokyo a few bars over and Kyoto next door, Osaka takes the back seat on many Japan travel ...

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✨ Habits I’ve started this year that have imp ✨ Habits I’ve started this year that have improved my life in my twenties. ✨

Hitting the halfway point of the year feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on what’s really been working for me lately.

📌 extra tips and info

💸 Underrated way to reduce impulse purchases using @notion. 

📚 Reading statistics are from @storygraph but I also use notion to track my book notes and annotations. 

📝 I use a planner from @muji for daily journalling. 

👩🏻‍💻 If you’re interested in doing a low-buy year I’ve got my guidelines linked in my substack. 

💌  If you found this helpful, comment ‘list’ and I’ll send you my full list of habits that have helped me in my twenties. 

💭  What are some habits that have helped you recently?

#twenties #habits #personaldevelopment
🤳🏼 Things to do instead of doomscrolling 📱

At the start of this year, I made a conscious decision to be more mindful with how I spend my time. Six months in, I’ve been building small habits to help reduce screen time and focus on living more intentionally in my twenties.

Here are a few simple offline things to try when you catch yourself endlessly scrolling. ➡️

💭 What’s one thing you’ve done offline recently that brought you joy?

💌 Comment “list” and I’ll message you the full list of ideas instead of doomscrolling. 

#lifestyle #twenties #thingstodo #pinterestinspo
✨ Everything I’ve loved so far this month. 💌

A little round-up of moments, finds, and favourites from the past few weeks. I’ve linked any products in the carousel or down below! 💭 I’d love to know—what have been some of your June favourites?

💌 If you enjoyed this post, I also send out a weekly newsletter where I dive deeper into the tips, tools, and recs I’ve been using (you can sign up via the link in my bio).

📌 products featured in the carousel

🎧 I’ve been using @spotify nonstop for audiobooks and podcasts lately—it’s still my favourite listening app.

☕️ In line with my low-buy year, I’ve limited eating out to once a week—and surprisingly, I’ve been enjoying the challenge.

📝 A tip that’s helped me reduce screen time —it sounds simple, but it works.

📚 No surprises here.

📖 I’m at 40/60 books for the year so far! Sharing two of my favourite fantasy reads from this month, tracked via @fable and @storygraph.

📷 My go-to camera from @sony that I’ve been using for years. 

📸 All photos were taken on my Sony camera and edited using my Fuji presets (linked in my bio).

#photodump #pinterestinspired #monthlyfavourites
🤳🏼 Part 10 of media I’ve consumed instead 🤳🏼 Part 10 of media I’ve consumed instead of doom-scrolling 📱

This week’s media recommendations include articles, essays and podcasts about the impact of AI and social media on our personal development and relationships, and navigating your twenties. 

⚠️  Don’t forget to check out the previous parts of my article recommendations on my profile.

💌 If you enjoyed this post, I have a weekly newsletter (LINK IN BIO) that delivers media recommendations (articles, podcasts, books, films, etc) like this straight to your inbox.

📌 comment ‘link’ if you want all the links to the media included in this carousel.

#twenties #whattoread #bookstoread
✨ How to get an instant disposable film look st ✨ How to get an instant disposable film look straight from your camera or phone. ✨

This lightroom preset emulates the charm of instant film to your digital photos—soft highlights, subtle grain, and that sun-soaked warmth reminiscent of vintage point-and-shoots.

💭 Comment ‘preset’ and I”ll send you this photo preset. 

🔖 Save this post so you can come back to this easy adobe lightroom editing tutorial anyimte. 

🤳🏼 All photos were edited on Adobe @lightroom. This photo editing app is free to use on ypur phone. 

📷  Photos were shot on my #sony camera - gear details are lined in my bio. 

#photography #photoediting #lightroom #travelphotography
🤫 If I could revisit my early twenties, here’ 🤫 If I could revisit my early twenties, here’s what I’d do differently to invest in myself. ➡️ 

⚠️  Don’t forget to check out part 1 of this series. 

Here’s a look at the habits, tools, and small shifts that are helping me show up for myself now—things that save me time, money, and energy (and that I wish I’d started sooner). 

💭 What are some habits or products you wish you invested in earlier? 

💌 If you enjoyed this post I have a free weekly newsletter sharing more tips and resources like this. Sign up is in my bio. 

#twenties #productivity #personaldevelopment
✨Would you explore this charming spot if you wer ✨Would you explore this charming spot if you were in the Netherlands?✨

During my week-long stay, I wanted to experience more than just the usual highlights—so I ventured out and found this spot. It quickly became one of my favourite day trips.

💭 Comment ‘GUIDE’ and I’ll send you my interactive map for this place in the Netherlands. 

📌 I did it as a quick visit from the Hague, but honestly, it’s worth slowing down and spending at least 2 days here to soak it all in. 

📷 All photos edited using my fujifilm photo presets which are linked in my bio. 

#europe #netherlands #travel #bucketlist
📱 Part 3 of little changes that help me reduce 📱 Part 3 of little changes that help me reduce my screen time. ✨

Swipe through for a few gentle ideas you might want to try too. 📵 

It’s not about quitting your phone entirely — just making space for the moments that matter more. This small shift has helped me feel more present, focused, and calm during the day.

I’ve also put together a curated list of thoughtful reads and listens—essays, articles, and podcasts—you can turn to instead of falling into a scroll spiral. You’ll find it linked in on my Instagram.

💭 Found this helpful? Comment ‘list’ and I’ll send you my list of things to do instead of doom-scrolling.

💌 Don’t forget to check out Part 1 and 2 of this series.

#twenties #personaldevelopment #digitaldetox
🤳🏼 Part 9 of media I’ve consumed instead 🤳🏼 Part 9 of media I’ve consumed instead of doom-scrolling 📱

This week’s media recommendations include articles, essays and podcasts about AI, personal identity and being in your twenties. 

⚠️  Don’t forget to check out the previous parts of my article recommendations on my profile.

💌 If you enjoyed this post, I have a weekly newsletter (LINK IN BIO) that delivers media recommendations (articles, podcasts, books, films, etc) like this straight to your inbox.

💭 Is there a specific topic you’d like covered in the next media recommendations?

📌 comment ‘link’ if you want all the links to the media included in this carousel.

#twenties #whattoread #bookstoread

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