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Here is where I record my thoughts and experiences, most of which are from my time abroad and travels. Where I share and exchange insights on off-the-beaten-path destinations and translated literature. Where I discuss photography and societal observations. 

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  • 23 February 2013: I was in Paris for the weekend, in between two work trips. AB and I met our friends at La Fée Verte @ 108 rue de la Roquette for drinks – absinthe, of course, and some beer. I like how the sugar cube gradually disappears with every cold water droplet that lands on…


  • This photo was taken in May 2012 @ Beyoğlu district, Istanbul


  • Back to Paris

    … just for the weekend. This photo was taken on a trip which marked several firsts for me, including the first time I was in Paris, saw immaculate rows of trees trimmed like little box soldiers, drank picon beer, experienced a cold winter (no snow though), had Christmas lunch with complete strangers, was amazed to see the…


  • After more than a week of snow with sub-zero°C temperatures, I was grateful when it got warmer and the sun stuck around for a few days. Then, as is typical in Brussels, the grey clouds took over the skies again, bringing with it a constant morning drizzle, and back on came the gloves and hat.…


  • I work in PR (Public Relations). The unfortunate reputation or stereotype of my trade is that of women, inclusive of some airheads, in slinky dresses and heels sipping champagne at glamorous soirées. While it’s true that I sometimes I have to dress up for events where the glass in hand always seems to be filled…