Deinfluencing: planning a trip to a hyped destination

In 2020, I was going to Japan. I remember on New Year's Eve of 2019, about to welcome 2020 stating this to my friends and family. How I had booked to go to one of my dream destinations. At the time, most people I knew reacted with interest. Only five years ago, Japan wasn't the … Continue reading Deinfluencing: planning a trip to a hyped destination →

A long, hot Summer. But…I’m happy again (?)

Kazimierz, Krakow, Poland - April 2025 Lately I’ve been experiencing happiness. What a strange thing to write. How many times can you say it and truly mean it? It’s delicate, this feeling, this state. A part of me fears crumbling back down to the depths of melancholia, being snatched by the yearning fingers of anxiety. … Continue reading A long, hot Summer. But…I’m happy again (?) →

Yoshitomo Nara Exhibit & Personal Reflections

“I’m easyyyyy….easy like a Sunday morning” sings Lionel Ritchie. My Sunday mornings are never easy. I make myself get off bed at the same time as the workday, get dressed, and go for a 45 minutes intense spin class at the gym. Even if I did a class on Saturday and if I’m planning to … Continue reading Yoshitomo Nara Exhibit & Personal Reflections →

Overcoming insecurities – official launch of my YouTube channel

For a long time, I have been telling myself that I'd love to learn more about a new medium to share my experiences. For years I've been writing in this little corner of the Internet, sharing my passion for travelling, for words and for photography. But whilst my feet itch for movement, my brain itches … Continue reading Overcoming insecurities – official launch of my YouTube channel →

Ayutthaya Kingdom: Unveiling Thailand’s Magnificent Ancient Capital

I briefly mentioned the Ayutthaya Kingdom in my previous post, when writing a little about the proliferation of floating markets in the times when commerce and trading flourished in the country. The time spanning between 1351 to 1767 was indeed golden for the nation. You can also visit the magnificent ruins of its ancient capital, … Continue reading Ayutthaya Kingdom: Unveiling Thailand’s Magnificent Ancient Capital →