Michelle Tchea

1 week ago | travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea

Credit: Travel + Leisure Flip-flop culture is part of my DNA. As an Aussie, I was basically born to wear what we call thongs 365 days a year, whether I’m at the beach, park, or pub. As a frequent traveler who now spends all her summers in Europe, I pull out all my flip-flops and sandals and romp around cities like Zurich, Berlin, and Paris in open-toe shoes as soon as the sun peeks out.

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea

Credit: Travel + Leisure The first time I laid eyes on my favorite travel shoes was while I was on one of my regular 10-mile runs. I was back home in Australia, running through the bush (yes, we actually do that!), nursing foot pain from a pair of worn-out sneakers I should’ve retired months prior. A fellow runner ahead of me caught my attention—specifically, her Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers did.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Michelle Tchea

"No One Actually Needs It": People Are Calling Out The Unnecessary Things We've All Been "Brainwashed" Into Thinking Are Mandatory"It still amazes me that people actually pay companies to let them use their bodies as a one. You're not even selling out, you're just a sucker." Recently, people on Reddit shared things we've all been "brainwashed" into thinking that we need, and it led to a pretty eye-opening conversation. Here …

1 month ago | travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea

Credit: Travel + Leisure While Barcelona is widely popular for its avant-garde food scene and beautiful beaches, Madrid—a traditional city rooted in history—remains one of my favorite places for fashion and shopping. Because it’s not a beach or resort town, the travel clothes, accessories, and shoes you buy are more suited for everyday life, so you’ll actually rewear them after your trip.

1 month ago | sbs.com.au | Michelle Tchea

It is unmistakable – Aussies love an ice-cold beer, whatever the season, and now as non-alcoholic and low-ABV beverages become ever more popular, we are seeing an increasing number of interesting drinks inspired from different corners of the world joining the brewing fray. One such beverage is the naturally fermented drink called . With roots dating back to ancient times, many countries in Northeastern Europe continue to drink kvass.