Did we wash our dishes? Check. Do we have enough water? Check. Do we know where we will sleep tonight? Uhh… This checklist was part of my daily routine for three months in New Zealand. After working the summer in a small town named ‘Wanaka’ in New Zealand’s south island my partner and I decided…
I have no idea how to explain where this remote paradise beach in Greece is – we have arrived there with the 40-metre explorer yacht I used to work on after endless hours of cruising from Bodrum, Turkey. Entering a narrow Nanou Bay not too far from a beautiful Greek village of Symi surrounded by…
Though I heard this statement “all life-changing things happen all of a sudden,” I didn’t believe in it until it actually happened. I was sitting at the conference dedicated to social media marketing, writing down the main points of a speaker’s speech. As usual, at 8 pm I decided to check my email box. You…
I guess when someone says ‘Italy’ your mind immediately goes to delicious Italian pasta, diverse scenery, old towns – including Rome, of course! – and finally romantic dinners with lots and loooots of traditional Italian cuisine and wine. Just to imagining all of those things makes you want to hit the road right now –…
After spending two years in Nassau, Bahamas, I have come to love this island like a second home. I have found my favorite beaches and parks that are off the beaten path and rarely toured by visitors. These places are far from the frequently visited spots of downtown Nassau, and provides everyone who visits a…
It all began at the very top of the mountain we were hiking. While the landscape at the end was simply breathtaking the way up to let our legs very tired. We took a couple of pictures, discussed the magnificent view with the other tourists on top and we took a photo seated right on…
Travel shifts your perspective. But what changes you more is a journey with your soul sisters. I learnt this on a road trip in Greece, with Sowmya and Anamika, my friends and partners on many adventures. Everything started with my newly issued passport and a decision to put it to good use. By then, Sowmya…
This is a story about friendship, traveling and Turkey. Here are 3 facts about this country, and one of them is untrue: 1. All public transport in Istanbul is for free; 2. Film tourism becomes the most leading; 3. Kebabs are the mainstay in Turkish cuisine. MY FIRST TIME ON A PLANE ALONE I was…
What should I wear today? The red dress or blue jeans? Or maybe the denim skirt? Nowadays, women have a lot of choices regarding what clothes to wear out. But it hasn’t always been like this. If you have a look at historic paintings or watch movies set in the 20th century, you will see…
While working for the liberal media and moreover watching my conservative counterparts, one thing I observed was that their primary criticism of Islam was the way they treated their women. Rather, most of their attempts at tasteless jokes were focused on the oppression of women who follow the religion. Interestingly, I observed that my feminist…