The other day, I went to an exhibition at the Tate Britain. When I finished, the weather was still great, and with nothing waiting for me, I decided to go for a walk by the river, passing by the Houses of Parliament, the Big Ben. Looked up in wonder - no matter how many years … Continue reading In defence of travel clichés
Category: Thoughts
A little reflection from the bone
Sometimes I wish we could press pause and simply take a break from life. Having some sort of version of freedom. No deadlines, and no schedules. No responsibilities, no expectations - from us or from others. Our basic needs would be the only compass guiding our days - we eat when we get hungry, sleep … Continue reading A little reflection from the bone
What I’ve been up to in London
I haven't been up to much. After returning from Vietnam, I faced the tough reality that my and my colleagues' jobs might be at risk. I work for a big tech company, and if you have seen the news, big tech is facing a huge wave of layoffs. Capitalism is brutal. And so was this … Continue reading What I’ve been up to in London
Halong Bay is the most magical on a cloudy day
The sun didn’t show up not even for one minute for a quick hello. The sky kept its grey garments on, leaving a veil of bluish tones to cover the pieces of land rising from the water. The water presented itself a little greenish but also liked to imitate the grey tones of the sky. … Continue reading Halong Bay is the most magical on a cloudy day
The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery
We're halfway through the month of October already. This is one of my favourite, if not my favourite, time of the year. I love fall and well... the countdown to Halloween. I'm definitely a fan of ghost stories, of lost souls, always curious about the rituals different countries have used and currently still undertake when … Continue reading The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery




