“An Olive….neither of the West nor of the East….”
(with a nod to Thalassa Ali)
Who is the Chic Insider?
The ChI is a “West Meets East” globetrotter, who has lived in 7 countries, and worked from time to time in a further 30 (truly).
In the course of her travels, The ChI has become dedicated to finding the best, wherever she finds herself. And “the best” is not necessarily the most expensive….the best food, the best products, the best restaurants, boutiques… In short - the best a city or a country has to offer a visitor!
Chi, or Ki is also a term for the source of internal strength and energy that can be summoned by by practitioners of Japanese martial arts, such as AiKiDo. Not surprisingly, The ChI herself is a former Aikido student, but currently limits herself to Pilates – and travel.
Speaking ten languages - some fluently, some functionally - ChI considers herself to be a citizen of the world, regardless of nationality – and wants to share her Insider scoop on her favourite locations and their hidden treasures.
ChI understands the modern curse of curiosity coupled with lack of time, and seeks to enrich your experience, by providing quick access to the things YOU want to find, in a way that help you make a place your own. Because that’s what makes a trip fun and rewarding, through experiencing a place in the way that normally only those who live there, do.
