Clouds are blessings. I don't know if it were my years in London, but I came to enjoy a cloudy day. When I woke up to clouds in Wadi Musa, the town where you will likely be staying when visiting Petra, I remember thinking exactly that. It was the end of October, but in Jordan, … Continue reading The Mysterious Lost City of Petra, Jordan
Almost by accident, I ended up in a place of religious pilgrimage, in the sacred Mount Nebo. This place has a special feature in the Old Testament. It is said this is where Moses died, just after having seen the Promised Land. I should be ashamed for not knowing this story better, as someone who … Continue reading Mount Nebo and the views over the Promised Land
My trip to Jordan allowed me to tick off quite a few things from my bucket list and one of them was definitely experiencing what it's like to be on the Dead Sea. I couldn't really imagine how it felt. I knew the salt concentration in its waters was so high that you easily float. … Continue reading Floating in the Dead Sea while it’s there
Richmond Park, London, 2015 "Where is home" is a question I have been asked often during the past eight years I have lived in London. Other variations would include "Is London Home?". I don't know how to answer this question, that is the truth. The words were stuck in my throat, and would hesitate. I … Continue reading Where is home? Expat’s most asked question
Slovenia is not a country that often pops up at the top of travel wishlists, but these are the countries that often take us by surprise for their natural beauty, intriguing history, and hospitable locals - mostly, because the expectations were almost non-existent, or perhaps you really had heard little about it. I read about … Continue reading How to spend a long weekend in Slovenia
The Winged Bone 