Tokyo. I was finally there. Landed on a rainy Saturday evening, after just over 20 hours of travelling. Was I exhausted? Yes. But oh boy, was I excited? Unbelievably so. My hotel was in Nippori – Almont Hotel, which I highly recommend. Nippori – known as the fabric district of Tokyo - is a quiet … Continue reading Tokyo, finally. My first day in the capital of Japan
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0idnng2oUOw?si=cYDp_BK97Fg5PZu4 I have just published my video about Athens 🙂 Finally, on my last full day in Athens, I was going to explore the ancient sites of the city, starting with the one and only Acropolis. There is a reason I left it to the last day - it is free to visit the Acropolis … Continue reading Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites: The Acropolis, Agora, and Hidden Gems
Solo travel is often portrayed as a carefree, spontaneous adventure. This might make someone with anxiety hesitate on jumping on such an experience, perhaps even to think it’s not for someone like them. Well, let me tell you… I’m someone with quite a bit of anxiety, and I have been travelling solo for years. And … Continue reading Solo Travel with Anxiety: How I Navigated a 4-Month Trip
So much has been said about Bali. Some will claim the island is heaven, the perfect destination for a dreamy, lush holiday, where you come in touch with your body, with your soul. A transformative visit, that awakes in you a spirituality you didn't even know you possessed. So much so that so many digital … Continue reading The Good & the Bad – my honest opinion of Bali as a solo traveller
I finished 2023 convinced 2024 was going to be my year. I had quit my corporate job, and left London, and in January 2024 I was about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime and a project I'd been dreaming about for some time - backpacking Southeast Asia solo. And I did it! Got … Continue reading Happy New Year! A reflection on what I’ve learned from my 4-months travelling Southeast Asia
The Winged Bone 