Burma Calling: The National Sport... Keepie-Uppie April 19, 2019 Did you know that there’s no word for “no” in Burmese? It will therefore come as no surprise that their national sport is entirely non-competitive. Chinlone (“Cane Ball”) is a combination of...
Kalinko Living: Easter Treats from Around the World April 10, 2019 Easter in England is usually an excuse to eat 45 mini eggs at breakfast, don the lovely crayon-adorned straw hat that has come out of nursery, and coo at lambs...
Globetrotting: Toronto April 03, 2019 Often described as the love child of New York and London, Toronto has all the fun and culture of its purported parents, but dialled down a notch. It’s notorious for...
From Sophie: London vs. Yangon March 27, 20194 comments You’d think that living in Yangon would be worlds apart from London. But oddly, it isn’t so different. Monday to Friday, I get up and go to the office. On...
Kalinko Living: Mother's Day March 20, 2019 Remember that feeling of being tucked into bed by your Mama when you were little? Remember how safe and special she made you feel? Remember how lucky you are to...
Kalinko Living: Our Netflix Picks March 13, 2019 Pet hate: scrolling on Netflix. It’s unbearable… you KNOW there are a thousand things you will love, but somehow can’t find any of them. Well we’ve done the hard work...
A Family Focus: Mother of Pearl March 11, 2019 The scoop behind the material, the method and the maker...
Your Kalinko: The Spring Home Revival March 06, 2019 Looks like the sun has swapped its hat for its cloudy coat again. But it was lovely while it lasted, and we’ve got a very sunny collection of photos from...
Home Truths: The Home Bar February 27, 2019 There is absolutely nothing superfluous or unnecessary about devoting at best a whole room, or at the very least an empty corner into a drinks den. In fact, we think...
Globetrotting: Morocco February 20, 2019 If those teasing rays of spring over the weekend have triggered your melatonin, it’s the perfect time to book yourself some last-minute winter sun. This month, our Globetrotting tips come...
Home Truths: Classic vs. Colour... the show-down February 13, 2019 Some self-analysis for your Wednesday morning. What kind of person are you? Are you Classic or Colourful...? Here's the show-down...
Kalinko Living: Top Tips for a Low-Key Valentine's February 06, 2019 A week tomorrow is Valentine's Day. This is HUGE in Yangon. Think human-sized pink teddy bears, giant heart shaped boxes full of petals, poems crafted weeks in advance by adoring young hearts,...