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Not everything fits on a postcard. I write about what exists beyond the frame: the overlooked corners, the unfamiliar moments, and the stories that make a place feel real.

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South Korea
Daegu Chimac Festival: here is to beer and fried chicken
Daegu Chimac Festival: here is to beer and fried chicken
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Morocco
Drifting on the wind of Essaouira
Drifting on the wind of Essaouira
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Follow the Journey โฆ

"The wind blows my hair before I can see the city. Then the medina of Essaouira appears through the car’s window." The Atlantic crashes against ancient ramparts, blue fishing boats sway in the harbour and the alizés carry the
"The wind blows my hair before I can see the city. Then the medina of Essaouira appears through the car’s window." The Atlantic crashes against ancient ramparts, blue fishing boats sway in the harbour and the alizés carry the scent of mint tea, spice and charcoal-grilled sardines through the medina. For a few days, I slowed down with the rhythm of the city, wandering white and terracotta alleyways, drinking mint tea in hidden local cafés and watching kitesurfers disappear into the thralls of the ocean. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿต Read now on Offely roams & writes (link in bio) #essaouira #morocco #travelwriter #travelwriting #foodtravel #atlanticcoast #slowtravel #travelphotography
I went to China for the sights. I left obsessed with the little things. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ—ป Read all about it now (link in bio) #china #๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ #chinatravel #blog #travelwriting
I went to China for the sights. I left obsessed with the little things. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ—ป Read all about it now (link in bio) #china #๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ #chinatravel #blog #travelwriting
Going away to Sri Lanka soon? Want to know more about what you’ll eat? Think all the tropical fruits you can possibly find, fresh bread on your doorstep, spicy curries, the best dosas you’ve ever eaten and everything coconut. Also rice
Going away to Sri Lanka soon? Want to know more about what you’ll eat? Think all the tropical fruits you can possibly find, fresh bread on your doorstep, spicy curries, the best dosas you’ve ever eaten and everything coconut. Also rice everywhere ๐Ÿš๐Ÿฅฅ In my case, my mother in law does all the cooking whenever I’m there and I get a front row seat to a (very spicy but delicious) feast. Read now all you need to know about Sri Lankan food ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ๐Ÿฅ˜๐ŸŒถ๏ธ (Link in bio)
China, April 2025 - Part 2 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ“Chongqing, Xi’an, The Great Wall of China. • This country exceeded all my expectations this year. We swapped Japan for China due to visa issues, and it turned out to be a hidden gem. A sensory experienc
China, April 2025 - Part 2 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ“Chongqing, Xi’an, The Great Wall of China. • This country exceeded all my expectations this year. We swapped Japan for China due to visa issues, and it turned out to be a hidden gem. A sensory experience like no other, I highly recommend adding it to your bucket list. #china #asia #travel #photography #unexpecteddestinations #travel #writer #xian #๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
China, April 2025 - Part 1 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ“Guangzhou, Nanning, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing • I spent three weeks going around China earlier this year. It was one of the most unexpected trip I undertook. We booked the plane tickets at the end of Feb
China, April 2025 - Part 1 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ“Guangzhou, Nanning, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing • I spent three weeks going around China earlier this year. It was one of the most unexpected trip I undertook. We booked the plane tickets at the end of February and landed there on March, 31st. Having a partner who lived there six years and speaks Mandarin was a lifesaver. #china #asia #traveling #travel #globetrotters #photography #avatarmountains #๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Scotland was totally worth the cold ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟโ„๏ธ • #scotland #edinburgh #caltonhill #beach #trip #uk #sunset #๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Scotland was totally worth the cold ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟโ„๏ธ • #scotland #edinburgh #caltonhill #beach #trip #uk #sunset #๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Citrus era ๐ŸŠ Fighting the winter gloom โ˜๏ธ . . #citrus #bloodorange #wintergloom #foodstuff #instafood #fruits #photogram #foodblog
Citrus era ๐ŸŠ Fighting the winter gloom โ˜๏ธ . . #citrus #bloodorange #wintergloom #foodstuff #instafood #fruits #photogram #foodblog
Four months of being back in my favourite city - London โœจ • #london #uk #londonlife #backinlondon #stpaulscathedral #londonbynight
Four months of being back in my favourite city - London โœจ • #london #uk #londonlife #backinlondon #stpaulscathedral #londonbynight
Browsing in the St James’ spheres. • #london #uk #stjames #dukes #christmas #christmasdecor #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
Browsing in the St James’ spheres. • #london #uk #stjames #dukes #christmas #christmasdecor #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
India delivered so much in such little time we were there. It was hard going around but the Himalayas were incredible and hopefully we can go back and stand some more at the root of these magical mountains ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
India delivered so much in such little time we were there. It was hard going around but the Himalayas were incredible and hopefully we can go back and stand some more at the root of these magical mountains ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Sparkling pieces at the Tiffany & Co. Exhibition ๐Ÿ’Žโœจ • #london #saatchigallery #chelsea #diamonds #tiffanyandco #exhibition #art #visitlondon #๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
Sparkling pieces at the Tiffany & Co. Exhibition ๐Ÿ’Žโœจ • #london #saatchigallery #chelsea #diamonds #tiffanyandco #exhibition #art #visitlondon #๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
Ye old pub of London on Foley Street. Castle vibes by the BT Tower ๐Ÿฐ • #london #uk #fitzrovia #home #pub #bttower #photography #architecture #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
Ye old pub of London on Foley Street. Castle vibes by the BT Tower ๐Ÿฐ • #london #uk #fitzrovia #home #pub #bttower #photography #architecture #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
"The wind blows my hair before I can see the city. Then the medina of Essaouira appears through the car’s window." The Atlantic crashes against ancient ramparts, blue fishing boats sway in the harbour and the alizés carry the I went to China for the sights. I left obsessed with the little things. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ—ป Read all about it now (link in bio) #china #๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ #chinatravel #blog #travelwriting Going away to Sri Lanka soon? Want to know more about what you’ll eat? Think all the tropical fruits you can possibly find, fresh bread on your doorstep, spicy curries, the best dosas you’ve ever eaten and everything coconut. Also rice China, April 2025 - Part 2 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ“Chongqing, Xi’an, The Great Wall of China. • This country exceeded all my expectations this year. We swapped Japan for China due to visa issues, and it turned out to be a hidden gem. A sensory experienc China, April 2025 - Part 1 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๐Ÿ“Guangzhou, Nanning, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chongqing • I spent three weeks going around China earlier this year. It was one of the most unexpected trip I undertook. We booked the plane tickets at the end of Feb Scotland was totally worth the cold ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟโ„๏ธ • #scotland #edinburgh #caltonhill #beach #trip #uk #sunset #๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Citrus era ๐ŸŠ Fighting the winter gloom โ˜๏ธ . . #citrus #bloodorange #wintergloom #foodstuff #instafood #fruits #photogram #foodblog Four months of being back in my favourite city - London โœจ • #london #uk #londonlife #backinlondon #stpaulscathedral #londonbynight Browsing in the St James’ spheres. • #london #uk #stjames #dukes #christmas #christmasdecor #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง India delivered so much in such little time we were there. It was hard going around but the Himalayas were incredible and hopefully we can go back and stand some more at the root of these magical mountains ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Sparkling pieces at the Tiffany & Co. Exhibition ๐Ÿ’Žโœจ • #london #saatchigallery #chelsea #diamonds #tiffanyandco #exhibition #art #visitlondon #๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Ye old pub of London on Foley Street. Castle vibes by the BT Tower ๐Ÿฐ • #london #uk #fitzrovia #home #pub #bttower #photography #architecture #๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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