Blue as a sapphire, it doesn't even look natural. I can assure you my photos have no colour enhancement. There are so many pictures of the blue lake with the tiny island in the middle, the church's tower being the stand-out element of it. A picturesque scenery, surrounded by mountains. You may also have seen … Continue reading Walking around Lake Bled, Slovenia
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September, my second-chance January, and a huge life change
Hampstead Heath September is here. Suddenly, almost three-quarters of the year have gone by. You don't really know what you have been doing all of this time. It's gone so fast. And despite how scary that seems, I have always welcomed September because this month demarks a new season - to me, it marks a … Continue reading September, my second-chance January, and a huge life change
In defence of travel clichés
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
You can make it work on a budget in Nice, French Riviera
I thought I'd write a little post about why you should consider the South of France as a holiday destination for those of you wanting a mix between relaxation and exploration - and why Nice may just be the perfect base. If you are anything like me, you have probably heard about the splendid French … Continue reading You can make it work on a budget in Nice, French Riviera
Tel Aviv, Israel – a city of contrasting tones
It's been now almost three months since I was in Tel Aviv. It was a business trip. It was exciting, it was hot, sweaty, tiring, and busy. I only spent three days there, but on my last day, I managed to do some sightseeing and fell in love with the city. Or at least to … Continue reading Tel Aviv, Israel – a city of contrasting tones




