’cause life was not meant to be lived only in one place
Frida Kahlo has always been an idol to me. A feminist icon without a doubt, the more I learnt about her the more I aspired to be half the woman she was. A brave fighter, she was able to channel her pain through art, showing the world without any shame who she was and where … Continue reading Visiting Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul
One of the best things I did while staying in Mexico City was to take a guided tour to the amazing archaeological place of Teotihuacan. I woke up rested and ready to go on this tour. I had chosen the early morning one (I highly recommend this one) to avoid the crowds and witness the … Continue reading Teotihuacan, the ancient mystery
Sounds odd, doesn't it? In my mind, Mexico does not resemble Europe, despite having been colonised by europeans. And, let's be fair, after visiting Mexico, I can still stand by this. Mexico doesn't feel like any European place I have been to, and I am far from thinking this is a bad thing. For architecture … Continue reading Finding European Golden Times in Mexico City
Catedral Metropolitana in Zocalo I've been back from Mexico for a week now, and I still can't get over the fact that I did it. I packed my backpack, flew over to Mexico City and, after 2 weeks, got back to London from Cancun. I went alone. It was the realisation of a dream - … Continue reading Ciudad de México, the sinking city
Two months have gone by since my trip to Morocco and I just wanted to leave here a few impressions and little things I noticed. Morocco surprised me in different ways and was definitely an experience outside my comfort zone, which is what travelling is also about. - WHERE ARE THE WOMEN - I'm a … Continue reading Impressions of Morocco
The Winged Bone 