Quaint, Hilly, Timeless A city that supports your step count more than anything. Climbing its steep roads will not fall short of your gym workout. Lisbon is a lovely city with lots to do: artsy, culture and food. Itโs perfect for a wander around the cobbled streets, identifying the talented murals and visiting little marketsContinue reading “Lisbon”
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Madeira
Smooth, Serene, Revitalising Mountainous terrain, beautiful views of the Atlantic (every morning), and magical starry nights. Madeira exceeded my expectations. The island has so much to offer. Each coast has a unique selling point: from the Black sand beach in the north to the winding, mysterious trails leading to waterfalls and wild cows in theContinue reading “Madeira”
3 Countries – 3 Days
Adventurous, Unexpected, Transcending I’ve hit 40 before 30! Macedonia marks the 40th country I’ve globetrotted to, and it still fills me with surprise. It was never on my bucket list, but then again, nor was Bulgaria ๐. Anyway, we almost never visited Kosovo. We took a risk by going (nothing major – just the offContinue reading “3 Countries – 3 Days”
Amsterdam
Lively, Culturally-rich, Immersive A top European city, which exceeded my expectations. I never imagined enjoying it so much and finding my itinerary overflowing (my poor friends were exhausted by the end of it). There are ample museums, exhibitions, and immersive activities to do in this cycle-friendly (and very walkable) city. We visited two immersive exhibitionsContinue reading “Amsterdam”
Cappadocia and Beyond
Magical, Entranced, Captivating Caves, star-lit skies, and hot air balloons. I was expecting a flying carpet to appear any minuteโฆ Sleeping in a cave hotel was on my bucket list for a while and Iโm glad I experienced it. There is an authentic feel to it, as if nature has welcomed you into an embrace,Continue reading “Cappadocia and Beyond”
The Scottish Highlands
Dream-like, Serene, Enchanting How do I begin? Smooth, winding roads with beautiful hills and glistening lakes: the Scottish Highlands were phenomenal. Quite spontaneously, we ended up on the NC500 route – the smoothest roads I’ve driven on. When you have country music playing in the background, a pretty solid driver, and great company, what moreContinue reading “The Scottish Highlands”
Copenhagen
Bright, Cold, Tiring NEVER travel to this city (or anywhere for that matter) on three hours of sleep (on a hospital bed and then a super early flight). I was in zombie-mode the whole day (no regrets though). Itโs a city for cyclists and e-scooters, but go too slowly and youโll peeve many locals off!Continue reading “Copenhagen”
Reykjavic
Serene, Crisp, Picturesque A solo trip to Iceland, embraced by volcanoes, snow and waterfalls. How many places do you get to visit that have signs in the toilet: “Tap water safe to drink”? Ah, I miss the geothermic water, abundantly available. The city is serene, under-populated, and mainly deserted, but safe for wandering alone. Highlights:Continue reading “Reykjavic”
Cardiff
Wet, Rowdy, Unappealing Cardiff is probably one of my least favourite cities. It lacks character and itโs uninviting. The city centre is pretty average and the shops mundane. The highlight of the trip was discovering the founder of the NHS and taking a picture of his statue. Having said that, the weather wasn’t bad. WeContinue reading “Cardiff”
Edinburgh
Magical, Medieval, Festive Edinburgh has got to be one of my favourite cities: the cobbled streets, drinking Irn Bru and the overall charm it possessed. I mean, it’s sort of home to Harry Potter *squeals*. It definitely has a magical feel to it as you stroll down the streets, encapsulated by medieval castles and countlessContinue reading “Edinburgh”
Istanbul
Magical, Calming, Mighty Land of the dervishes? I’m getting “The Forty Rules of Love” vibes just by remembering this beautiful city, home to one of the greatest empires – the Ottomans. Istanbul is unique, a real treasure, which needs to be experienced by all. Where else can you find a city straddled between two continents?Continue reading “Istanbul”
Crossing Continents 