twenty twenty one: the year i finally wandered this island i call home. leaving bristol and venturing into the depths; high, low, east and west of great britain. perhaps a trip fabricated due to some good old covid serendipity. however, a trip that’s rounded my view of the country and contributed to my soul searching. […]
new beginnings; budapest
‘a shabby yet chic wonderland with a sense of international identity’ budapest budapest, hungary: my first destination as a solo traveller. the start of a new chapter and the beginning of, well, a new version of life. the capital of hungary is definitely a place that will forever remain close to my heart. however, please […]
zen in zakopane & the tatra mountains
‘turns out when you mix polish culture and nature you get a very very happy me. making zakopane one of my favourite spots in poland, europe and the world so far‘ zakopane; the southernmost town in poland and a fantastic base for reaching the tatra mountains. in the winter season a town transformed into a […]
a weekend in vũng tàu, vietnam
‘a hidden gem with that charming coastal character. a hotspot for locals and tourists to bask in the quaint and refreshing feelings of a seaside town’. once a french colonial town, vũng tàu is now a ever developing port city. with resorts popping up across the coastline, restaurants, bustling markets day & night and specialist […]
a guide to becoming an expat in ho chi minh city, vietnam
ho chi minh city (saigon) straight off the bat, ho chi minh (commonly known as saigon) is without doubt my favourite city in vietnam. it is both the most populous city and financial centre of the country. being home to 24 districts and with a makeup of inner and suburban areas; saigon has subtle and […]
my favourite coffee spots around the world
some of my favourite times travelling often involve moments both alone or shared over a cup of coffee. whether it be self reflecting, acquainting, reminiscing, people watching, journaling, waiting or simply for that much needed caffeine kick. for me, its simply part and parcel of my daily life. so without further ado, here are some […]
the best vintage clothing stores in ho chi minh city, vietnam
Kho nhà mình a store exclusively for men & for very fair prices. kho nhà mình supplies you with a healthy variety of premium vintage; corduroy trousers, flavoursome shirts, varied denim, shoes and much more. address:136/1 Lê Thánh Tôn, Phường Bến Thành, ward – Dst.01, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam mayhem vintage store with prices that […]
travelling vietnam in 10 days
to sum up vietnam in brief would be to say; perpetual accessibility of street food, an abundance of coffee shops, babies (of all kinds) EVERYWHERE, floods of motorbikes, plastic school chairs at every turn and an unhealthy karaoke obsession. i go into the details of these very vietnamese components & cover ho chi minh circumstantially […]
remarkable bosnia-herzegovina
‘a country forever scarred by its incredibly somber past but finding solace in it’s present’ bosnia is perhaps a strange choice for most and often a choice where, when discussed, leaves people confused as to why on earth you would visit. where is it? is it even a country? is it safe? just why would […]