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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

Hugging Tall People

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Learning Meditation

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First Sunshine After Months

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

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

First Indonesian Traditional Massage

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

"Keruk" or "kerukan" is an indonesian traditional massage where your back is scratched with a coin. and if you're wondering, yes it hurts. a lot. then you feel better the next day. the scratches remain for a few days.

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

It's mainly for when you're really sick. Warms up the body and reliefs body aches.

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

My mom used to do this to me and I absolutely hated it, still do. The other one she did was the sucking cups thing.

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

This seems to fit in the category of "because it feels so good when I stop."

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

It's not that bad, but yeah definitely hurts at first. You apply some massage oil or balm before and use a coin with dull edges (preferably old coins) so it doesn't scratch your skin. Indonesians do this when they are feeling cold/flu symptoms. But then again this is not for everyone.

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

It's pressure, no heat, and doesn't cut. It's scraped along the skin.

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

I’ve got that done once and last!!!! I felt I was getting my skin peeled and scraped off and s**t my back did NOT feel better the next few days. I went in for a regular deep massage and got talked into this! Hell no! Never again!!!!!

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Video Interview

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Like A Fish

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

How People Celebrate Christmas In Bali

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