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Hi, I’m Offely.

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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Travelogues

Dive into the stories behind the destination.

India
Eat First, Regret Never: A Traveller’s Guide to Food in India
Eat First, Regret Never: A Traveller’s Guide to Food in India
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Travelogue: From train to taj
Travelogue: From train to taj
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Destination pieces

Know a bit about the place before you hit the road.

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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Follow the Journey ⦁

Food in India can be a tricky challenge to tackle, especially when you want to be safe but also taste incredible flavours. How can one resist momos, chai, dosa or even a Bhang lassi? You can have now have both by reading my “Eat now, regret n
Food in India can be a tricky challenge to tackle, especially when you want to be safe but also taste incredible flavours. How can one resist momos, chai, dosa or even a Bhang lassi? You can have now have both by reading my “Eat now, regret never” and get all you need from an experienced traveller who’s been to India several times and can now navigate Indian cuisine without worry 🇮🇳🥘🥟☕️🕌 (link in bio) #india #streetfood #travel #travelwriter
I crossed countries, mountains and oceans to see the Taj Mahal. But nothing prepared me to the last journey on my way to the jewel of Indian monuments (the Taj Mahal is in fact incursted with gemstones). My train journey to Agra was culturally immer
I crossed countries, mountains and oceans to see the Taj Mahal. But nothing prepared me to the last journey on my way to the jewel of Indian monuments (the Taj Mahal is in fact incursted with gemstones). My train journey to Agra was culturally immersive if not slightly uncomfortable but where is the fun in comfort if you can’t share the memories? I was young, broke and worry-free. And it was worth the ride. 🇮🇳💎🕌🌴 Read now my India travelogue ‘A Train to Taj’ (link in bio) #india #travelogue #travelwriter #tajmahal #photography
The first picture you see on my website is a scenery of Zhangjiajie’s most famous mountains. They have inspired movie makers and made China one of the best nature-focused destinations. And there, we found the top of the world 🇨🇳⛰️🌲 Take a s
The first picture you see on my website is a scenery of Zhangjiajie’s most famous mountains. They have inspired movie makers and made China one of the best nature-focused destinations. And there, we found the top of the world 🇨🇳⛰️🌲 Take a shortcut to heaven and read my piece on the floating mountains of China (link in bio) #china #travel #floatingmountains #zhangjiajie #travelwriter
“There would be national mourning, great sadness.” The Sacred Bodhi Tree is the beating heart of Sri Lankan Buddhism and this is what my husband said when I asked him what would happen if Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi were to fall ill or die, like
“There would be national mourning, great sadness.” The Sacred Bodhi Tree is the beating heart of Sri Lankan Buddhism and this is what my husband said when I asked him what would happen if Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi were to fall ill or die, like plants do.🌳☸️ Buddhism is at the core of Sri Lankan society. Temples, offerings, worship, these are a mere insight into a way of life like no other. If you are curious about what is more a philosophy than a religion, want to know why a non-Buddhist cannot be president of Sri Lanka and how to behave at the temple, read my guide for novices to Buddhist etiquette and facts in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 And remember: shoes off! 🛕🪷☸️ #srilanka #buddhism #buddha #travel #travelwriting
I did not have a phin, so I made do with filter bag. What’s a “phin” I hear you ask? Find out in my guide to Vietnamese coffee ☕️🇻🇳 (link in bio) • #vietnam #travelwriting #coffee #vietnamesecoffee
Have you ever tried egg 🥚+ coffee ☕️ in Hanoi? I did. Read all about how “ca phe tru’ng” shaped my journey though the Land of the Ascending Dragon 🐉 in my Vietnam travelogue 🇻🇳 • #vietnam #travel #eggcoffeevietnam #tra
Have you ever tried egg 🥚+ coffee ☕️ in Hanoi? I did. Read all about how “ca phe tru’ng” shaped my journey though the Land of the Ascending Dragon 🐉 in my Vietnam travelogue 🇻🇳 • #vietnam #travel #eggcoffeevietnam #travelogue #hanoi
I stayed in the Cameron Highlands in 2019 after months spent travelling in the heat. I needed cool air, and rest. Tanah Rata was the perfect place for both. Misty mountains of rainforest, tea plantations, early mornings with Earl Grey, hitchhikin
I stayed in the Cameron Highlands in 2019 after months spent travelling in the heat. I needed cool air, and rest. Tanah Rata was the perfect place for both. Misty mountains of rainforest, tea plantations, early mornings with Earl Grey, hitchhiking in the back of pickup trucks and a hostel that became home. Read my Malaysia Travelogue on the Cameron highlands now (link in bio) • #🇲🇾 #malaysia #cameronhighlands #tea #teaplantation
"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. 🌊🇲🇦🍵 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. 🍡🤖🗻 Read all about it now (link in bio) #china #🇨🇳 #chinatravel #blog #travelwriting
I went to China for the sights. I left obsessed with the little things. 🍡🤖🗻 Read all about it now (link in bio) #china #🇨🇳 #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 🍚🥥 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 🇱🇰 🥘🌶️ (Link in bio)
China, April 2025 - Part 2 🇨🇳 📍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 🇨🇳 📍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 #🇨🇳
China, April 2025 - Part 1 🇨🇳 📍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 🇨🇳 📍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 #🇨🇳
Food in India can be a tricky challenge to tackle, especially when you want to be safe but also taste incredible flavours. How can one resist momos, chai, dosa or even a Bhang lassi? You can have now have both by reading my “Eat now, regret n I crossed countries, mountains and oceans to see the Taj Mahal. But nothing prepared me to the last journey on my way to the jewel of Indian monuments (the Taj Mahal is in fact incursted with gemstones). My train journey to Agra was culturally immer The first picture you see on my website is a scenery of Zhangjiajie’s most famous mountains. They have inspired movie makers and made China one of the best nature-focused destinations. And there, we found the top of the world 🇨🇳⛰️🌲 Take a s “There would be national mourning, great sadness.” The Sacred Bodhi Tree is the beating heart of Sri Lankan Buddhism and this is what my husband said when I asked him what would happen if Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi were to fall ill or die, like
I did not have a phin, so I made do with filter bag. What’s a “phin” I hear you ask? Find out in my guide to Vietnamese coffee ☕️🇻🇳 (link in bio) • #vietnam #travelwriting #coffee #vietnamesecoffee
Have you ever tried egg 🥚+ coffee ☕️ in Hanoi? I did. Read all about how “ca phe tru’ng” shaped my journey though the Land of the Ascending Dragon 🐉 in my Vietnam travelogue 🇻🇳 • #vietnam #travel #eggcoffeevietnam #tra I stayed in the Cameron Highlands in 2019 after months spent travelling in the heat. I needed cool air, and rest. Tanah Rata was the perfect place for both. Misty mountains of rainforest, tea plantations, early mornings with Earl Grey, hitchhikin "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. 🍡🤖🗻 Read all about it now (link in bio) #china #🇨🇳 #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 🇨🇳 📍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 🇨🇳 📍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
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