Finding serenity in our bustling day-to-day is often challenging. Yet there are a few things that will do the trick for me every time without fail: the loving embrace of my boyfriend after a hard day, the crackling fire in an open fireplace and the seashore. The coast is but a place where the land …
Do you know that feeling when you’re on the way to some destination but then inadvertently stumble upon something that you did not expect and the experience leaves you utterly awestruck? Well, I do. Cue in Buachaille Etive Mòr, a Munro in the Scottish Highlands. Even though Buachaille is almost iconic, one of the most shown Scottish …
Art has a long and painful history. Many ancient artifacts have been illegally removed or poached throughout the ages and many sacred architectural structures have been disrespected or destroyed so they finally fell into ruin over the centuries. The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens is no exception. The temple was originally dedicated to the goddess Athena …
Bruges is the capital of the province West Flanders in Belgium and its historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Bruges’s beauty can be contributed to the fact that, although it’s been raided several times throughout history, most of the city’s medieval architecture remained intact, making it one of the most well-preserved and …
The mere mention of the words “the time of the year” invokes thoughts of the holiday season. The commercial perception of the three end-of-the-year holidays is now an inherent part of bustling city life and is projected at us from nearly every window, and the season becomes a blurred whirlwind of pumpkins, turkey stuffing, fairy lights, …
This week’s challenge hits close to home. This is one of my favourite pictures I’ve taken recently, just as the trip to Wales was one of the best trips we had in a long time. Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire was almost entirely deserted in May, apart from the few people walking their dogs and …
Life threw a few job-related curveballs at me recently. After the initial panic the dust settled and I graciously adopted a “devil may care” attitude while tending to my photography. I simply cannot fathom why you’re not allowed to take pictures of the tempting curves of an architectural wonder, such as St Paul’s Cathedral, the world’s …
Tea is a simple thing really. Add hot water to dried leaves, let it steep for a while and there you have it. Yet independent cultures have built ceremonies and occupations around the idea and practice of consuming said refreshment, countries fought wars over it, and transporting it helped establish important and coveted positions among trading nations. Therefore it’s …
Upon realising that as the years advance I find myself wishing for physical presents less and less and value experiences more, an almost overwhelming yearning for a good old fashioned family christmas puts me in a nostalgic mood lately. Sitting around the large dining table warping with fragrant, delicious food and the smell of roast lingering in the air, the … Continue reading
I’m off on a Space Mission for Santa, hoping it’s not too late to be good this year. Wherever you live, whatever faith you follow, I hope you have the chance to celebrate Christmas with the people that matter you most. Happy holidays, everyone! For more pictures visit my gallery here. Continue reading
Some would say this is a contradiction in terms, but you have to admire the optimistic approach. Granted, the colours and lounge chairs invoke a sunny atmosphere and even make you mind the rain less. For more pictures visit my gallery here. Continue reading
Before we delve into the culinary delights of Belgium as promised, living up to another promise is in order. I promised to push my boundaries by partaking in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), which is now over. So here I am recapping on how my escapade with the creative inward journey went. I set a goal of writing 50 thousand … Continue reading
Transition this time of the year inevitably makes me think of the changing of the seasons. With the end of November we progress into winter, and preparation for Christmas starts soon after. The falling of the last leaves is a painful, yet hopeful reminder of that. Most of us see winter as the season of death, decorate it pretty to … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 