The sun was shining in a cloud-free sky, blinding me through my sunglasses. Still, it was a cosy embrace of nature. My nostrils were inundated with the scent of fresh grass, the perfume of flowers just blossomed…and the smell of just off-the-oven bread. This was Spring’s own perfume. A touch of a newborn cycle, with … Continue reading Arriving in Krakow: Warmth, Wander & Easter Traditions
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0idnng2oUOw?si=cYDp_BK97Fg5PZu4 I have just published my video about Athens 🙂 Finally, on my last full day in Athens, I was going to explore the ancient sites of the city, starting with the one and only Acropolis. There is a reason I left it to the last day - it is free to visit the Acropolis … Continue reading Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites: The Acropolis, Agora, and Hidden Gems
Just next to my accommodation there was a little alley with some really good works of art. The most famous is the bust of Medusa. I found this one stunning - the tale of Medusa is one that has always fascinated me, mostly for making me doubt the wisdom of the goddess Athena, for making … Continue reading Street Art in Athens, Psyri & a hike in Mount Lycabettus
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
The Winged Bone 