Tokyo. I was finally there. Landed on a rainy Saturday evening, after just over 20 hours of travelling. Was I exhausted? Yes. But oh boy, was I excited? Unbelievably so. My hotel was in Nippori – Almont Hotel, which I highly recommend. Nippori – known as the fabric district of Tokyo - is a quiet … Continue reading Tokyo, finally. My first day in the capital of Japan
Travelling was something I had always wanted to do from a young age. I was born with an innate desire to see the world. It was not passed down to me, and I grew up around people who didn't share the same passion. But at that young age, when I thought about travelling, I saw … Continue reading Brutal Truths About Solo Travel (From Someone Who Loves It)
After almost a decade living in the UK, I had only been to Manchester for work, leaving no room for exploration. This time around, my work commitment was on a Monday - which meant I could take the train from London early on Sunday and take advantage of the unreasonably sunny British Summer we're having … Continue reading A reflection on Manchester’s Industrial History
It's no surprise that my favourite part of Krakow - or perhaps the place where I would see myself spending the most time if I lived there - is precisely the most bohemian looking, with scrappy and somehow gritty streets, full of vintage shops, galleries, street art and graffiti, contrasting with cute and stylish cafes … Continue reading Kazimierz & the Jewish History of Krakow
Visiting the Galapagos was a bucket list item from the days of middle school, when the Theory of Evolution and the name of Charles Darwin was first introduced to me. The islands and their inhabitants inspired the Origin of Species, and the basis for a very harsh truth - “it is not the strongest of … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos. First Day in one of My Dream Destinations
The Winged Bone 