I was out grocery shopping the other day, waiting in the queue, watching others around me. In the other line a woman with two small kids got to the cashier and said, quieting her voice: ‘I only have this much money, will you let me know when we get there?’ The woman in front of her, evidently a stranger, who … Continue reading
This is the crappiest winter in a long time. Not only is it temperamental both literally and figuratively, it also seems to have a detrimental effect on my body. I’ve been sick since Christmas, which naturally means a lot of annoyance, less exploring and more cancelled trips, and trying to find indoor entertainment. You probably … Continue reading
It may be the middle of the winter on the northern hemisphere but rainy Albion shows its nicer face every once in a while. Even these heavy clouds can’t keep the sun at bay. Ever-uplifting spring is inevitably coming, so let’s find solace in the fact for now that the bigger the cloud, the bigger the silver lining. … Continue reading
A long overdue post, but finally, here we go. Belgium is a food loving country with a cuisine born from the marriage of French and traditional Flemish influences, creating a thrilling fusion and a subject for a potentially lengthy discussion of Belgian dishes. Brussels’ food scene is vibrant and diverse, the plenty of French brasseries, fish bars, restobars and tapas bars, cafes … Continue reading
Not something you would expect to find in central London. A Tibetan Peace Garden dedicated and blessed by the Dalai Lama right next to the Imperial War Museum. It was built to honour the need for cultural understanding, and the mandala at its centre is associated with world peace. It’s said that merely looking on this bronze mandala will confer … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 