“The bookstore is a house of books, a home for authors, and a cosmos for the written word.” – Kenny Leck, co-founder of BooksActually. Of the many things that have drawn my attention to my local bookstore BooksActually is its…
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Falcon Trails Resort
A family-run retreat in Canada’s Whiteshell Provincial Park – just two hours east of Winnipeg – Falcon Trails Resort has been hosting its patrons amidst the beauty of the Boreal Forest and Precambrian Shield for almost two decades. Comprised of…
Still House
Still House is a wonderfully curated contemporary design shop in New York. The space is dedicated to showcasing beautiful quality jewelry, ceramics, and other homewares from local designers as well as makers from Japan, Scandinavia, Portugal and Canada. Founder and…
Old Town, San Diego
My parents called San Diego home during their 20’s and thus have a soft spot for the city. Though it’s been almost 40 years since they last resided in town, they navigate the roads without maps and look fondly out…
La Jolla Cove
A photo essay of San Diego’s beautiful La Jolla Cove. Photos: Rosa Park
O-Check Design Graphics
I’ve been a fan of O-Check Design Graphics for quite some time now. I appreciate the simplicity and subtlety of their design, and the comprehensive range in their offering. Most of my notebooks and folders are now O-Check branded, and…
Yellowstone National Park
As we packed up our van at dawn, preparing to bid farewell to a frozen and wonderfully wintry Yellowstone National Park, we met a fellow traveller who recommended one last jaunt before our departure: to visit the place where the…
Korean Language
In Cereal Volume 2, we explore the invention and structure of hangeul, the Korean writing system. This piece was paired with a series of images showing everyday food and drink with the corresponding Korean characters. Here are the images, alongside…
Second Move
Seoul’s Daesagwan-ro 5-gil is an unlikely place for a retail space. On a lower level than its immediate vicinity, the street is invisible from the rest of Itaewon, Seoul’s nightlife hub du jour. But little foot traffic was the main…
Osaka Castle
One of Japan’s most celebrated landmarks, Osaka Castle stands on an elevation overlooking a majestic moat. What struck me most when visiting the castle grounds was the height of the edifice – the central building is five stories on the…
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