On my first day in New York City, the thermometers hit 36 degrees Celsius - or, to be precise to the location, 96.8 Fahrenheit. I'm someone who can only indulge in such high temperatures when I'm at the beach with the possibility of running into the water every thirty minutes. Yet, there I was, in … Continue reading NYC Impressions – it’s hot in the city!
If you've been following this blog for some time, you would know I do enjoy a good open-air gallery. I've written about it. I love how street art it's there for everyone to see, to interrupt our boring routines on our way home, to work, or whatever the destination is. I love how it brings … Continue reading The wonderful world of Sofia’s Street Art
At my previous job, I had a Bulgarian colleague - who I had the pleasure to have lunch with when visiting Sofia. Every spring she would wear a bracelet made of yarn - two different threads, one white and one red. She explained it was a Spring Bulgarian tradition. The adornment is called Martnitsi and … Continue reading Happy Baba Marta – a Spring Bulgarian tradition
It's hard to think about the Netherlands without thinking about flowers, specifically tulips. The two times I had been in this country, it wasn't in Spring, so I never got to see it in bloom. A few months ago, I decided it was time for me to do so - I wanted to go back … Continue reading An Ode to Spring – Tulip Frenzy in Keukenhof, The Netherlands
Barcelona was my last big trip in Spain while in Erasmus. It was the place I wanted to visit the most and I couldn't wait. Unfortunately, I did get very sick just before the trip - the seasonal flu had got me a bit earlier that year, just towards the end of October. I pushed … Continue reading Erasmus Experiences: getting inspired by Barcelona (2012)
The Winged Bone 