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 …
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned how adopting small changes in our lives, like buying local produce can make a difference from an environmental perspective. My interest was peaked when I discovered that there are several organic farms near my home that once a week deliver the order I place online. I checked a few different companies, but finally picked a family run … Continue reading
Certain activities closely associated with the season, like spring cleaning and spring detox symbolise rebirth and starting anew, and apart from being part of our cultural traditions, they are undoubtedly also useful and necessary. On the other hand this is the first warm day of the year, so I say forget washing the curtains and dusting the picture frames. In my book, … Continue reading
What is sustainability? I’m glad you asked. In ecological terms sustainability is how biological systems remain diverse and productive. In my terms, it is what a person needs to maintain him or herself and stay functional, without making significant sacrifices in comfort, yet having a much less devastating effect on our environment. We get outraged by industries emptying … Continue reading
If you’ve been following my progress on the blog, you know that it’s a relatively new baby of mine, and I’ve been mostly writing about travelling so far. If you have read the “About me” page, you also know that the original focus of my marbles of thoughts was planned to be food, cooking and eating. Then the … Continue reading
10 weeks is a long time. I know quite a few of you have been reading my exuberant ramblings week after week; this post is just a quick recap on the Mexico series in case you’ve missed one of the posts. The pictures listed below are links taking you to the individual posts. They are … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 