The sun didn’t show up not even for one minute for a quick hello. The sky kept its grey garments on, leaving a veil of bluish tones to cover the pieces of land rising from the water. The water presented itself a little greenish but also liked to imitate the grey tones of the sky. … Continue reading Halong Bay is the most magical on a cloudy day
St. Joseph's Church screams I am French with all its mighty. It definitely stands out, not just because it bears resemblance to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris - in the same Gothic-Revival style - but also because its austere grey contrasts so much with the colourful surroundings, particularly the live red that was everywhere … Continue reading St. Joseph’s Church, Hanoi – the odd one out
It is really hard to escape the cacophony of sounds in Hanoi and there is just literally so much stuff pilling everywhere - from mopeds, people, storefronts full of different objects, food - that even your eyes need a break, just something to look at that is simple, uncomplicated. I crave going to place where … Continue reading The mysterious Hoan Kam Lake in Hanoi
When you think of Istanbul the first image that comes to mind is probably that of Hagia Sophia. The Mosque that once was a Church, the Church that became a Mosque, and the Mosque that became a Museum to be turned back into Mosque. Yet I doubt anyone really goes to Hagia Sophia for prayer. … Continue reading Visiting the mosques of Istanbul
I'm so happy to finally be writing about one of the most wonderful things about Istanbul - the cats. Avoiding them when visiting the city is impossible - they are everywhere. If anything, you've got to be careful not to step in one. And the most incredible thing is that while these cats would be … Continue reading The Cats of Istanbul
The Winged Bone 