INSEAD — Blog — Winnie Van

Insead Graduation

We stayed at Patong beach, took a boat cruise to Koh Phi Phi and partied at some very questionable clubs.

Singapore, TravelsWinnie Van24 December 2016Anne, INSEAD, Ling, Phuket, SolveigComment

Life in Singapore

I’ve been hiding in Singapore since the beginning of September. Yet somehow I’ve been pleasantly surprised about how much I like it here.

Personal, Singapore, TravelsWinnie Van23 November 2016INSEADComment

Rolex MBA Regatta

Ahh yes, that one time I flew from Singapore to Portofino for a weekend. Yes, as in Portofino in Italy.

Italy, TravelsWinnie Van1 November 2016Alvaro, Gigi, INSEAD, Portofino, sailing, SergioComment

Villecerf

We had some event planning to do (for a top secret party!) and visited Château de Saint-Ange in Villecerf as a potential venue.

France, TravelsWinnie Van20 September 2016chateau, Fontainebleau, INSEAD, SolveigComment

The Cider Route

How does an afternoon of apple picking and cider tasting in the French countryside sound?

France, TravelsWinnie Van5 August 2016cider, INSEAD, Normandy, road trip, wineryComment

Omaha Beach

It was a really special time to visit this coastline and be able to commemorate the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.

France, TravelsWinnie Van18 June 2016beach, INSEAD, NormandyComment

Bayeux

Bayeux is a sleepy and quaint small French town. We were lucky to be there on the eve of the D-Day anniversary

France, TravelsWinnie Van15 June 2016Bayeux, INSEAD, NormandyComment

Mont Saint Michel

We set off on a modern day pilgrimage - a girls' road trip - to Mont St Michel.

France, TravelsWinnie Van13 June 2016INSEAD, Mont St Michel, NormandyComment

INSEAD Summer Ball

It was totally surreal - walking through the palace at night, in a ball gown, escorted by a handsome friend in black tie, in the middle of a forest in France.

France, TravelsWinnie Van30 May 2016events, INSEADComment

Greece Sailing Regatta Vlog

Snippets of an amazing weekend of sailing in Greece for the LBS Global MBA Trophy.

Greece, TravelsWinnie Van14 May 2016Athens, INSEAD, sailing, YouTubeComment

Global MBA Trophy Sailing (II)

Here is proof of me grinding the winch with a pained expression on my face. Eat your heart out, Helly Hansen.

Greece, TravelsWinnie Van6 May 2016Athens, INSEAD, sailingComment

Global MBA Trophy Sailing (I)

Barely any of us had sailed with each other before, and some others had never even sailed before. But ... my crew won!

Greece, TravelsWinnie Van4 May 2016Athens, INSEAD, sailing, Gigi, Sergio Comments

Place des Vosges

Being in Paris, we swapped our usual avocado on sourdough toast for crepes and galettes at Breizh Cafe.

FranceWinnie Van19 April 2016Cafes, INSEAD, ParisComment

Let it snow

For four blissful days, we woke up to crisp mountain sunshine pouring through our chalet windows and a hearty cooked breakfast of porridge and pastries.

France, TravelsWinnie Van17 April 2016Chamonix, INSEAD, skiingComment