Just next to my accommodation there was a little alley with some really good works of art. The most famous is the bust of Medusa. I found this one stunning - the tale of Medusa is one that has always fascinated me, mostly for making me doubt the wisdom of the goddess Athena, for making … Continue reading Street Art in Athens, Psyri & a hike in Mount Lycabettus
On my second full day in Athens, I woke up naturally early. I laid in bed for a little while, reading and trying my best to ignore the news, which had kept me awake the night before. My room at Acron Athens had a Nespresso coffee machine - I always love when caffeine is made … Continue reading A brief tour in time – from ancient to young Athens
I got off the metro station of Monastiraki to find a city pulsing with energy. People walking at different paces, in and out of shops and cafes, chatting and laughing; roads that aren’t large enough for the traffic; cars standing still, whilst skilled pedestrians go around them, looking sideways in case the light turns green. … Continue reading Falling in love with Athens – Exploring Plaka & Anafiotika
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
"Tell me how can I get your money" a man in a market in Egypt shouted. At least he was honest. I don't know about you, but being constantly harassed by people trying to sell me their stuff or their services can really put me off and taint my experience in a certain place. I'm … Continue reading It sucks being treated like a walking ATM while travelling. Here’s some tips
The Winged Bone 