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The Art of Good Life
Live. Explore. Taste. Toast.
A Curated Guide to Authentic Travel, Non-Spicy Flavors, and the Perfect Pour.
I believe that a life well-lived isn’t found in a checklist—it’s found in the specific details: the perfect vintage of a weekend wine, the logistics of a family trip through Vietnam, or the discovery of a great Indian meal that doesn’t rely on heat to show off its flavor.
Joie de Life (inspired by the French Joie de Vivre) is my personal roadmap for these moments. By day, I navigate the logic and systems of a global IT major. By night, I apply that same meticulous, “techie” attention to detail to curating travel itineraries and food experiences that actually work in the real world.
Why follow this roadmap?
Most travel sites are filled with generic “Top 10” lists. Here, you’ll find something different:
- Explore: Real-world logistics from my family’s travels. Whether it’s navigating the train streets of Hanoi, finding quiet corners in Saigon, or planning a trip to Ninh Binh with kids, I share the “user manual” for these destinations—not just the postcards.
- Taste: A quest for flavor over fire. As someone who loves food be it International or Indian cuisine but prefers non-spicy excellence, I document the best mild dishes—from the nostalgia of Lucknow’s Basket Chaat to the perfect, crispy Dosa. From yumminess of chole bhatoore to bowls of pho and sushis . If a dish is worth your time, you’ll find it here.
- Toast: Elevating the everyday. From building a balanced cheese platter with “funky” varieties to finding the perfect sunset view near the Qutub Minar, this is about the drinks and settings that turn a simple evening into a celebration.
No Fluff. No Bots. Just Real Life.
Joie de Life is more than a blog; it’s a lifestyle philosophy centered on authenticity and curation. I’m here to help you skip the tourist traps and the “filler” experiences. Whether you are planning your next big adventure or looking for a recipe that brings a bit of global flavor to your own kitchen, welcome home.
Let’s live boldly, explore deeply, and toast to the journey—one bite and one sip at a time.
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Meet Your Guide, Joie
Hi, I’m Joie
By day, I navigate the complex world of a global IT major. My life is built on logic, systems, and solving problems for the digital age. But when the laptop closes, I apply that same analytical precision to something much more delicious: finding the world’s best experiences.
I started Joie de Life because I realized that “good living” shouldn’t be a guessing game.
I’m the person who spends hours researching the exact train schedule in Hanoi, hunting for the one restaurant in Delhi that serves authentic, non-spicy Indian food, or debating the perfect age of a Brie for a cheese platter.
This isn’t just a travel blog; it’s a curated log of my real-world experiments in living well. Whether I’m documenting a family trip through Vietnam or sharing a recipe that actually works, I’m here to give you the “user manual” for a life filled with flavor, travel, and the occasional glass of excellent wine.
No generic lists. No AI-fluff. Just real stories from a techie who loves to explore.
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