Posts tagged French macarons
a tale of two book clubs: trick mirror by jia tolentino
a tale of two book clubs: trick mirror by jia tolentino

Jia Tolentino’s debut novel, Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion, is a grim yet nihilistically optimistic opus for the millennial generation

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spectacular spectacular: paris travel blog
spectacular spectacular: paris travel blog

Exploring my Moulin Rouge! dreams and baguette obsession in the City of Love (thanks to Airbnb x VICE!)

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the local tourist (jayemsey x singapore, part II)
the local tourist (jayemsey x singapore, part II)

Continuing the Singapore travel blog series with more food and more buildings (+lasers this time!)

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