La Belle Époque (Beautiful Era) :The period (1871–1914) between the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the outbreak of World War I, characterized by relative peacefulness in Western Europe and by marked advances and productivity in the arts, literature, and technology. As a lover of the old world, and anything pre-20th century, the romanticization of everything comes second nature especially of ancient war-torn cities, historical eras and classic literature. Paris could possibly be the epitome of romance. At least, the old Paris I read about. Being an old soul in…
Category: Travel
Thank You, Next
2018 has been an insane travel year for me. In fact, the past two years had been a reflection of my growth and maturity as I watch my travel attitude evolve. It may sound like I’m patting my self on the back, but I am patting myself on the back. Heck, I’ve come a long…
Finally Paris
Paris. Finally. Most people were shocked to find out that I’ve never been to Paris till now. Admittedly, I have been unconsciously (or consciously?) avoiding this famous city for the longest time. Been to most of the big iconic cities around the world, and yes, even less known off the beaten path ones. But Paris…
London Photo Diary
Since it was already my fourth time in London, I had the luxury of scaling down my itinerary. Although, I was with my Mom and it was her first time in the city, I had the challenge of keeping our London leg of the trip balanced between landmarks and local spots. So where did I…
City of Literature
Before I was known to be an art aficionado, I was first a lover of literature. I guess ever since I was little, I’ve always been into the world of arts and humanities. I remember hanging out at my grandfather’s office, reading one of his many old books, browsing through his Shakespeare collection. Not sure…
Haggis & Hash
Breakfast is an important meal for me. My inner French girl comes out every morning, and enjoys her coffee and croissants. But when I was in Scotland, I was set on having a full Scottish breakfast. Once I have set my mind to something, it rarely wavers. If you’re not a breakfast person, a full…