*Better late than never! Here are blog posts I never got around to publishing during my adventure. Taking advantage of my first “staycation” since 2017, I finally get a chance to share these stories with all of you.* Day: 51- 61 Km Travelled: 366.36km Steps: 89 959 Location: Lisbon, Portugal October 27- November 6, Read More
730 days since the adventure began…. September 6th, 2019 The old saying, “time flies when you’re having fun” has never been so right. The 1,460 days I waited and prepared for ‘The Big Trip’ flew by, as did the 8months I spent living it. Now, 730 days (or 2 years) later, I can’t help but Read More
Location: Rome, Italy This famous quote by Michelangelo perfectly describes his work. He was a highly religious man and often referred to himself as the ‘took of God’, as only someone guided by the hand of God could create such beauty. I couldn’t agree more. Sculptures have always called to me; I’ll gravitate to the Read More
Location: Vatican City Weather: 18C, sunny (guess who got a sunburn?!) “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church” – Matthew 16:18 Vatican City: the world’s smallest state, nestled in the center of Rome. It is the seat of the Catholic religion, the Read More
Location: Rome, Italy Weather: 15-18C, sunny, warm, rainy, cloudy, cold (Everything but the kitchen sink!) May 6-11, 2019 I came. I saw. I conquered. – Julius Ceasar Ceasar never spoke truer words. He was, of course, talking about Rome. Actually, I don’t know if he was indeed referring to the Eternal City, but if the Read More
Location: Florence Weather: 15C, rain May 3-5, 2019 Whether or not you consider yourself an art lover, you cannot visit Florence without exploring some of the many masterpieces the city has on display. From portraits proudly hung on gallery walls to faded frescoes in tucked away churches, art is everywhere in Florence. Or more like, Read More
Location: Florence, Tuscany Weather: 20C, sunny sunny sunny! Steps: 12,488 May 2, 2019 One fast train ride later, and I was in Florence, Tuscany! At the very heart, and quite literally, at the very start of the Renaissance. A centre for trade, commerce and banking, Florence’s leap into the spotlight of as a gem of Read More
Location: Murano & Burano Weather: 20C, sunny Steps: 12,052 May 1, 2019 Near the city of Venice, lies two small islands: Burano & Murano. Wanting to explore something new and hopefully away from the maddening crowds, I hopped on a vaporetto and sailed towards the island of Murano. OK, technically, it’s is a series of islands Read More
Location: Venice, Italy Temperature: 15C, overcast Steps: 30 000 (2 day total) Gelatos: 2 April 30, 2019 I’m baaack!!! After a 10 month hiatus, or I should say, after 10 months back in the real world, I once again shouldered my backpack (it still fit!), reclined my seat and set off on another adventure. And Read More
Fernweh: an ache for distant places. A craving to travel.