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From My Travel Diaries: Singapore ðŸ‡¸ðŸ‡¬

There are some trips that stay with you because of the places you visit, and others because of the people who make the journey special. My trip to Singapore in 2012 was both. After saying goodbye to the Philippines, it was time for the next stop on our Southeast Asian adventure, Singapore 🇸🇬 Even before…

From My Travel Diaries: The Philippines ðŸ‡µðŸ‡­

Rediscovering my 2012 adventure through the Philippines, from the vibrant streets of Manila to the unforgettable sunsets of Boracay. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been digging through old hard drives and photo folders, rediscovering memories I hadn’t looked at in years. It made me realize just how many adventures happened long before Cocoa Girl…

A Little Taste of Home ðŸ‡¿ðŸ‡¦

There are certain foods and drinks that do more than satisfy your appetite. They transport you back to another place and time, bringing with them memories of family, traditions, and moments you didn’t realize would stay with you forever. Over the May long weekend, we made a visit to Hyperama and Lekker Meat Shop. Walking…

View of Table Mountain, Blouberg Strand, Cape Town, South Africa – my birth city!
CN Tower, Toronto, Canada

Jen Lu

Howzit! I’m Jen, a South African–Canadian 🇿🇦🇨🇦, home cook, wanderer, and toddler mama in Toronto, eh!
Sharing flavour-packed stories from South Africa to Canada—braais, BBQs, market finds, and travels, one bite at a time.