I recently had the immense pleasure of visiting the Azores island of São Miguel. With dozens of volcanoes sculpting the terrain and nothing to be seen but the uninterrupted Atlantic ocean surrounding the island, São Miguel provides an idyllic and secluded escape from reality. One afternoon after experiencing a tour of the most dramatically phenomenal caves…
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Sensing Porto
There is always so much to do and see when visiting a new place. I had the pleasure of getting to know the city recently, and felt inspired to share my story. Now, let me take you on a sensory tour of Porto… Sight The first sense we generally acknowledge is sight, and the iconic,…
Overpowering Smell
On arrival in Cologne, I was instantly greeted by the imposing and formidable cathedral. But when I entered the beautiful building, it was not the visual splendor but the smell that hit me first – that all-too-familiar fragrance of frankincense that instantly thrust me back into my childhood. A tidal wave of nostalgia enveloped me…
London vs. Berlin
Five months ago, I moved from London to Berlin. I have been a bit quiet on my blog and Twitter due to adapting to the new life, learning the language and searching for a job. However whilst being silent online, I have constantly been observing the society and culture here and I’ve been enlightened by…
Allée des Arts in Le Barcarès
Having found myself in need of a break from the city, I escaped to the south of France last weekend. Le Barcarès is a peaceful, secluded town that sits on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. While enjoying a long walk along the promenade by the seafront, I came across an…
Emily D'Silva 