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Morskie Oko is Polish for “Eye of the Sea”, and it’s the largest lake in Poland, tucked away high up in the Tatras mountains.   You can take a day-long trek, but if you hitch a ride halfway there- on … Continued

Life is the same everywhere.   It really is. Same old. Ho-hum, hum-drum.   When you travel, you don’t see a place from the perspective of a local.   For a traveller, everything is new, and fresh, and exciting. it’s … Continued

Just off the top of my head- it’s exhausting.   There, that’s the first thing I think of when you say travel.   It’s a physically draining activity. You lug your mini world around on your back when you’re back-packing. … Continued

Here’s what DIY looks like when it’s done right: punting on the Avon! A great way to explore river Avon and the beautiful Christchurch Botanical Park.           It’s eco-friendly, incredibly romantic, and very atmospheric.     … Continued

Dublin is that rare world capital that doesn’t feel like one- no looming skyscrapers or harrowing traffic or neon lights. Yet, it’s as iconic as ever.   The soul of Dublin is serene and unhurried, almost poetic. It’s only fitting … Continued

What’s it like to go up in a Hot Air Balloon? Well, it’s not exactly how I’d imagined it to be.   I thought it would be romantic and dreamy, maybe with some champagne thrown in. And it was- romantic … Continued

What’s life without chocolate? I don’t understand it when people say they don’t like chocolate. How can you not like chocolate? What’s not to like? It’s perfect. I went nuts at the Times Square M&M flagship store. It was the … Continued

What are the most amazing museums you’ve seen? For me, it’s got to be the ones in Europe- they’re so high-tech! But I haven’t ever been to Japan, and I feel museums there would be a whole other level. It’s … Continued

Zakopane is at the foot of the Tatras mountains in southern Poland. It’s the Gateway to the Tatras, and a scenic pit stop for skiers and hikers. The pretty-as-a-picture sleepy little town has traditional wooden houses, bustling markets and lively … Continued

Belfast might be the cold-grey industrial headquarters of Northern Ireland, but its streets are full of colour, Only if you look with a keen eye..   Have you ever seen a wire frame more poetic?       Just settling … Continued

There are over 1,000 parks and gardens in Christchurch, NZ. Unsurprisingly, it’s known as the Garden City. But a lesser-known fact about the Garden City is that it’s also home to some of the most brilliant, beautiful street art. Take … Continued

The hardest thing to deal with is to face the reality that you suck at your craft. Most artistes take immense pride in their work. They would rather not create than create something mediocre.   Which is why most of … Continued

White collar professionals are like worker bees.       Clocking in the hours.   Day in. Day out.   Which is great for the rest of us, because they keep the world in shape.   But not for them … Continued

I’ve never understood what people mean when they say a colourful personality.   As opposed to what?   Nobody has a monochrome personality.           Folks are made of all shades in the colour spectrum.     … Continued

Galle is a colonial Fort in South Sri Lanka that was variously occupied by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British over several centuries. When you enter this walled city, it’s like you’ve wandered into a European neighbourhood circa 1900. … Continued

100% Pure New Zealand- watery green shores, puffy white clouds and burnt orange sunsets. Historic port towns buffeted by wind and salty sea spray. Here’s what it’s like jumping off the edge of the world. Take a look..     … Continued

Sri Lanka’s south west coast is a succession of idyllic beaches, waterfront cafes, languid mangroves and languid-er days that melt into star-studded, breezy nights.     ___________  . If you liked this, check out: Australia Through My Lens Nepal Through … Continued