I've spoken a few times about solo travelling in this blog. Most of my travelling is (or used to be) solo. At the start, the main reason was that I couldn't stand waiting around for others to decide to come with me. I felt I was being held back. But then I realised how much … Continue reading 7 reasons to love solo travelling
The Flora of the island of Madeira
Happy Sunday everyone! The rebirth of Spring reminded me of my last trip of 2020 to the island of Madeira. Madeira is known for its amazing rich flora. Even though it was the end of Summer when I visited, at the end of September, the atmosphere was still warm. I was immediately impressed by this, … Continue reading The Flora of the island of Madeira
And Spring comes once again
I was just looking at the two posts I wrote last year, when I was already confined in my room in London and was seeing my future plans ruined by this odd pandemic. On my post "The Birth of Spring - Part I" I wrote about how dark Spring was actually looking. It was difficult … Continue reading And Spring comes once again
Street Art – why I hate it…and love it
I'm very proud of the amazing artworks that have been created in the walls of my city in the past few years. Spotting amazing street art during my travels and my time in London was always a moment to stop, and look. Often, to take a picture. So last weekend I went to photograph some … Continue reading Street Art – why I hate it…and love it
A peek into the old town of Leiria, my hometown
With Portugal being in lockdown since the end of January, and with me working from home, there hasn't been a lot of opportunity to go out, unless for the strictly necessary - grocery shopping, doctor appointments, you know the drill - not things I necessarily enjoy doing. Of course, the rule is also to stay … Continue reading A peek into the old town of Leiria, my hometown




