View from the Staten Island Ferry (free ride) Hope. Freedom. Justice. The American Dream. That's what the Statue of Liberty represents and whispers through her silent, unmoving lips, whilst holding the torch to guide the poor, the lost, and those in need to shore. This is the symbol of America. Recognisable everywhere in the world. … Continue reading NYC Impressions – Bonjour Lady Liberty
Please tell me I'm not the only one. It doesn't matter how much I travel, I can never get over the anxiety that comes over me the day(s) before. It's a mix of excitement and dread. I feel light-headed, with butterflies in my stomach. Typically I never sleep too well and my heartbeat seems to … Continue reading Getting the travel jitters & trying to overcome them
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
When I got to the city I was going to call home for six months, and after sorting out my housing situation, I felt for the first time the world was my oyster. I was really on a very tight budget, and I still had a week until classes started. Thankfully walking is free, and … Continue reading Erasmus Memories: the exploration begins
There is still something I left out from my trip to Bologna. The visit on our last day in town to the Sanctuary of San Luca, a place that has been of religious worship for centuries. And the most interesting thing about this place is that it's connected to the city centre through a portico … Continue reading The Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca in Bologna
The Winged Bone 