Chanoyu (茶の湯). The beauty of the Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony.

Chanoyu, or the Art of the Japanese Tea ceremony, is something I had to create a separate post about. It was a very special part of my Kyoto solo trip, a spontaneous escape -turned into one of my most fulfilling experiences yet. The art of the tea ceremony in Japan is truly fascinating, as it…

Kyoto: Japan. My first solo travel experience and some thoughts.

“I’ll be in Tokyo for work for a week. Would you come?” He asked. (What a question…)“Let me research a bit”. I respond with an inner calmness equal to that of a dog hearing the word “Walk”. (OBVIOUSLY was the honest reply.) I believe that sometimes the best thing you can do is say, “Yes,…

Turkey: Istanbul. A city on a tightrope.

It was colours, it was flavours, it was people. It was experiences, details, history, past and  future. It was East and West, it was all that in a bizarre blend – an acrobat that is gracefully walking on a tightrope with torn sand bags in his two hands which may at some point cause him…

France: Winter in Paris

It is the winter that somehow makes this city even more magical. I find something less touristic about cold, wet, winter night walks and crossing bridges in windy days. The scenery of less crowded streets is really making you imagine of times long past, of elegant ladies under umbrellas held by gentlemen, or Parisian cafes filled with delicacies and of…

Greece: Monemvasia

Do you want to be transported back in time? A short ride from Athens is how you do it. This time, it was a quick escape—the kind shared with your best friend, a girls-only adventure, which always turns out to be the best kind. First stop Sparta, our home for the weekend. We stayed in…

Spain: Barcelona for “Primavera Sound”.

The Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona feels like stepping into a vibrant world where music, freedom, and creativity collide in an electrifying celebration. It’s not just a festival—it’s a pulsating, immersive experience set against the dynamic and colorful backdrop of one of Europe’s most captivating cities. Held at the Parc del Fòrum, where the Mediterranean…