aaand I’m done. SO done. (for now)

Ah, Shanghai. The perfect stopover between London and Auckland. Food, culture, shopping. A chance to revisit China after 12 years. … Continue reading aaand I’m done. SO done. (for now)

living lite in London

The flight arrived on time, my bag arrived on time, my eSIM worked straightaway. EVERYONE SPOKE ENGLISH. I bought an … Continue reading living lite in London

a woman overwhelmed.

Well. Madrid is a lot. It’s my first time in Spain, and my first time in a Spanish-speaking country since … Continue reading a woman overwhelmed.

of pickled veg and raw horse.

It’s not just the food. But it is mostly the food. See, I spent most of my 20s and 30s … Continue reading of pickled veg and raw horse.

a lunatic in Osaka.

Travel is glorious and liberating and mind-blowing and inspiring and also the most painful thing ever. I forgot, of course, … Continue reading a lunatic in Osaka.

It’s not you, Istanbul.

Fun fact: I didn’t love Istanbul. I know the photos could say otherwise, and yeah, I did enjoy some things. … Continue reading It’s not you, Istanbul.

not just kebabs.

Well, Istanbul has been something of a challenge. I like it, yes, and I’d still rather be here than stinky … Continue reading not just kebabs.

of efficency and ramen.

I could fill seventeen pages about Tokyo, but nobody would read seventeen pages (and nor would I) so I’ll make … Continue reading of efficency and ramen.