When I was in Istanbul, a friend of mine mentioned that he would like to receive a postcard from me. And because this was in a group chat, the others quickly followed and asked for their own postcard. Thanks Adrian.…
Istanbul
When I was younger, I had a white t-shirt that said, London, Rome, Paris, Istanbul. It started off as a pyjama shirt and became a favourite item to wear. Years later, once I returned from Europe, I wore that shirt…
Why 2016 was maybe my wildest year
Wow. 2016. What a year. Let’s wrap this one up. In January, I was three weeks into a Cuban backpacking adventure, where I met the United Nations, climbed Cuba’s highest mountain and fell in love with and in Vinales. With…
Turning 27
This year is going to be quite special. I will spending my 27th birthday in Istanbul! Checking off country #19 and reuniting with an old friend from my Trento days. In fact, I’m probably there now, in my fancy hotel,…
Travel Plans – 2016
Who could have guessed July would come around so quickly? Does this happen every year? Does the summer finally approach and suddenly, the days go by faster and faster, and the room keeps spinning and I am left wondering what on…
Should you go to that pub crawl alone?
So, should you go to that pub crawl alone as a girl? I was sitting in my Istanbul AirBnB apartment, one I had chosen with the idea that a few friends were going to join me. Fast forward to the…
Looking ahead this year
It’s already June. I can’t believe how fast this year has already gone by. I thought this year would be sluggish and slow, as I focused on finishing my master’s degree and finding a job abroad. Actually, until my trip…