The Blog

A blog collaboration by Hungarian Dorina Gyurkócza who is currently living in Budapest, Hungary and Filipino Catherine Valencia who is currently living in Shanghai, China.

They were once brought together by life in the lively city of Shanghai in 2009. Despite the cultural differences of the two continents these two became inseparable. Later they have managed to keep in touch and even became closer than ever, thanks to the world of internet and online video chats they really do make the difference. Considering 5900miles distance between Europe and Asia, with such vast difference of lifestyle, history, culture and the mere physical appearance of both individuals. Yes, a lasting ideal friendship is possible.

Interestingly enough, these two writers despite having such diversities are quite involved in the same category of interests in life and are on take on sharing their experiences and knowledge to the world. Food, Fashion, Health & Beauty, Travel & Lifestyle, History & Culture, these are the ones that made the cut.

The concept of putting up together in one blog a European and Asian style of living; giving the prospective readers a view on the kind of lifestyle this European and Southeast Asian writers are immersed on and where people living in both continents can relate to.

One World. One Love.

About Us


  

Dorina Gyurkócza

I was born in Budapest, Hungary. I traveled a lot since childhood and was always open to other cultures and people of the world.

I love my family, friends, travelling, dancing and fashion. It has always been interesting for me to get to know new people, cultures, places and countries. I love to talk with others about their conception of life, history, food, fashion and culture.

I graduated in International Relations and Politics from the Corvinus University of Budapest, but also studied Chinese language in Shanghai as a scholarship grantee. During my studies in Shanghai I met Cathy and many more wonderful people that had an enormous positive impact on my life. During my one year in Asia I got introduced to the Asian culture and way of life that simply amazed me. Later, this life changing experience gave me a push to start a blog that hopefully facilitates better understanding, cooperation and connection between the two cultures. 

Catherine Valencia

Proud to be born and raised in the Philippines.

Being in a country with 7,107 islands, I love the beach so much and traveling is one of my passions in life.

I am now studying as an international student in Tongji University under the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in Shanghai, China. After finishing my undergraduate studies in Pharmacy in the Philippines, my love for science and the idea of reaching out to people, being a part of something different has inspired me to proceed to medical school and take on a new journey.

Though not as usual as other medical students who took medicine straight from university, I flew to China to take on a new adventure in life and study Chinese. China has truly opened many doors for me. Meeting wonderful people from all around the globe and making friends, learning different insights and culture, opening up global opportunities that has never in my life had imagined was possible.

Certainly, my living in Shanghai independently is a love and hate relationship. But being in a fast paced developed city in Asia that has become global had made me consider that the future might actually be in Shanghai.

Now taking a new height in the world of blogging, I was motivated by people who gave ideas of coming up with a blog and writing topics that interests me. Working part-time for a company as a food & restaurant critic and a freelance english teacher; my enthusiasm for beauty, fashion, world history and culture has made me decide to pursue my writing to share and connect with people globally.