I got off the metro station of Monastiraki to find a city pulsing with energy. People walking at different paces, in and out of shops and cafes, chatting and laughing; roads that aren’t large enough for the traffic; cars standing still, whilst skilled pedestrians go around them, looking sideways in case the light turns green. … Continue reading Falling in love with Athens – Exploring Plaka & Anafiotika
Solo travel is often portrayed as a carefree, spontaneous adventure. This might make someone with anxiety hesitate on jumping on such an experience, perhaps even to think it’s not for someone like them. Well, let me tell you… I’m someone with quite a bit of anxiety, and I have been travelling solo for years. And … Continue reading Solo Travel with Anxiety: How I Navigated a 4-Month Trip
"Tell me how can I get your money" a man in a market in Egypt shouted. At least he was honest. I don't know about you, but being constantly harassed by people trying to sell me their stuff or their services can really put me off and taint my experience in a certain place. I'm … Continue reading It sucks being treated like a walking ATM while travelling. Here’s some tips
On the fourth day, we started the morning with a hike in Pitt Point, located at the far eastern edge of San Cristobal. Once again, the weather was overcast, and there was some light rain as we climbed all the way up. A raincoat is definitely handy when you visit the Galapagos... I experienced the … Continue reading Exploring the Galapagos – the last two days of the trip
The third day was all about the sea lions. They are all around the islands, but there are some preferred places where numerous groups can be found en masse. As fellow mammals, it is normal to feel close to them, even at an emotional level. Almost as if their gestures, their cries, their movements, their … Continue reading Galapagos, Day 3: entertaining Encounters with the Sea Lions
The Winged Bone 