Not the sunset I arrived to. The sun was setting when I crossed Galata Bridge. The shape of Suleymaniye Mosque minarets and its majestic dome were dark against a sky set on fire. And when I ventured outside of the hotel looking for sustainment, the flames in the sky had subsided. It was then the … Continue reading A visit to Bizantium, Constantinople…Istanbul
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NYC Impressions – The Brooklyn Bridge
You may want to crucify me after admitting this but I had never understood what was the big deal with the Brooklyn Bridge. Taking the stage as background for so many movies and series, this is one of the most photographed sights in NYC. Yet, that was before seeing it in person. You know when … Continue reading NYC Impressions – The Brooklyn Bridge
7 ways solo travelling can be… inconvenient
https://anchor.fm/nicole2576/embed Oh yes. My first recording. With my own voice. If you want to hear it... good luck. My english is full of accents and weirdness. A while back I gave you 7 reasons to love solo travelling. Today I'm giving you 7 ways solo travelling can be inconvenient because I would never say any … Continue reading 7 ways solo travelling can be… inconvenient
10 tips for solo travelling as a woman
If you're anything like me, you are anxiously waiting for the day you can travel again. You've been feeling trapped for a year. Your house became a prison. Especially if you work from home, like myself. You can barely stand the sight of that room that became your office. And worst, you haven't been taking … Continue reading 10 tips for solo travelling as a woman
A brief visit to Coyoacán
My time in Mexico City was limited. As I wrote here before, I soon realised I wasn't be able to see as much as I'd like. Aside from being rich in museums and such a an artistic culture, the capital of Mexico is also an intricate combination of different neighbours with something unique and exclusive. … Continue reading A brief visit to Coyoacán




