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Life is complicated—we all know that, without even mentioning the relationships. Dealing with different cultures sounds even more complex, huh? What about getting stuck for months in a house during your honeymoon because a devastating virus hit the whole world in a matter of a few weeks, giving no time to pack? Well, nothing seems to be impossible for us.

My name is Milia, and I am an Indonesian pharmacist. My husband, Matteo, is a creative Italian illustrator, and we both have a passion for art. A few months ago, we were living the dream in Bali, got married on a remote tropical island, and moved for a while to Italy for the honeymoon and gathering with the family. Shortly after, the lockdown forced us to stay.

No drama, just opportunities, so we began to share our daily life bridging cultural gaps with funny illustrations. Spicy food, painful yoga, romantic moments, huge portions, overloaded bikes, sweet hopes, and much more. Our life seems to be an endless adventure! Scroll down to see our couple illustrations, and don’t forget to upvote the best!

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When She Cooks

When She Cooks

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Farid Red
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asian cooking mostly is spicy. Our lowest spicy level is western high spicy level.

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When He Cooks

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Primo piatto, gotta wait for the secondo piatto and dessert. Now, where's the antipasto?

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How To Move Stuff Around Bali

How To Move Stuff Around Bali

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Life Without Hair Salons

Life Without Hair Salons

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Hugging Tall People

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Learning Meditation

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First Sunshine After Months

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is me when I sleep in too late and the light is showing through the closed blinds.

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Sunbathing

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NQ L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asians do this everywhere. My aunt covers her entire body - gloves, hat and mask and refuses to sit in front passenger seat. She only sits in the middle of back seat to hide from the sun. Crazy woman.

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West In Asia

West In Asia

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First Indonesian Traditional Massage

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Video Interview

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Life Without Human Contacts

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Violet
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not a cultural gap. Men do this all over the world.

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elfin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's going to evolve a whole new strain of deadly viruses.

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Katherine Gilleland
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

First thing my husband learned when living with me:he doesn’t get the wear a shirt more that once because he is a smelly man

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Ralph Spooner
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My excuse, "It's my favorite shirt. It doesn't stink that bad. If you wash it, it will come apart in the washing machine. Then what will I do? LOL!!!! BUT, it works, HA HA HA.

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John L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you use a 'Thai' Deodorant Stone, you will never have this problem. I started using one in the '80s and haven't looked back ever since. Not only will you not not smell, but you will save 'oddles' of money. Just make certain you hold it tightly, because being wet, it can slip from your fingers, and crack on impact.

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Monika Soffronow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Crystal deodorant is a type of alternative deodorant made of natural mineral salt called potassium alum , which has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. Potassium alum has been used as a deodorant in Southeast Asia for hundreds of years" https://www.healthline.com/health/crystal-deodorant

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Like A Fish

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Time To Travel

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I Sea You

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How People Celebrate Christmas In Bali

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