I have three loves and those are books, travel and fashion. I had the chance to go and see the exhibition Gabrielle Chanel: a Fashion Manifesto at the Victoria & Albert's Museum in London. Once tickets got released a while ago I immediately jumped at the opportunity of getting a ticket for myself. Gabrielle Chanel … Continue reading Gabrielle Chanel: a Fashion Manifesto exhibition at the V&A, London
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Backpacking’s (un)spoken rule & why I am not following it
Photo by Vicky Tran on Pexels.com I'm currently researching and preparing for the biggest adventure of my life - long-term travelling throughout 2024, starting off in Southeast Asia. My plan is simply to take a backpack, the kind that fits on the overhead compartment in the airplane, and a smaller day pack to fit under … Continue reading Backpacking’s (un)spoken rule & why I am not following it
Where is home? Expat’s most asked question
Richmond Park, London, 2015 "Where is home" is a question I have been asked often during the past eight years I have lived in London. Other variations would include "Is London Home?". I don't know how to answer this question, that is the truth. The words were stuck in my throat, and would hesitate. I … Continue reading Where is home? Expat’s most asked question
The art of Joana Vasconcelos – finally seeing some of her work in Lisbon
Joana Vasconcelos's art is something for our eyes to devour, for our soul to rejoice. Our senses get flabbergasted with explosions of colours, with the idea that such beautiful things, put together using the most diverse materials, also send such strong messages. Vasconcelos's work is unapologetically feminine, loudly so. It is also juvenile - the … Continue reading The art of Joana Vasconcelos – finally seeing some of her work in Lisbon
How to spend a long weekend in Slovenia
Slovenia is not a country that often pops up at the top of travel wishlists, but these are the countries that often take us by surprise for their natural beauty, intriguing history, and hospitable locals - mostly, because the expectations were almost non-existent, or perhaps you really had heard little about it. I read about … Continue reading How to spend a long weekend in Slovenia




