I couldn’t go to Japan, so I got Japan delivered to me

A quick review of Japanese subscription boxes from TokyoTreat and YumeTwins.

The official launch on Social Media (follow me)

A dramatic scenery spotted in the interior of Madeira Island. Simply stunning. This blog has only been a safe place for me to write about what I feel like. It's been kept sort of private for years, and it was okay for me. I never felt obliged to write or to post my photographs here. … Continue reading The official launch on Social Media (follow me) →

Sights of Portugal: Van Gogh in Lisbon

I'm trying to get every single piece of cultural experience one can get outside of the house in times of pandemic. My reading is often simply not enough, so when I heard about an exhibition about the life of Vincent Van Gogh happening in Lisbon, I just had to go. A few years ago I … Continue reading Sights of Portugal: Van Gogh in Lisbon →

The Birth of Spring – Part 2

It is a cruel consolation to know and see Nature going on as it should go. A consolation because at least something looks normal. While we are in lockdown at home, with our lives on hold, not being able to plan not even short term, piles of anxiety, sadness, loneliness and depression are a contrast … Continue reading The Birth of Spring – Part 2 →

The Birth of Spring – Part I

I'm more of a Fall person, to be completely honest. But I do confess there is a certain pleasure in seeing the circle of life with my own eyes. One of the things I love about Britain is how pronounced each season is. With Spring, comes the promise of new life, a fresh start. The … Continue reading The Birth of Spring – Part I →