I am not far from the recent graduate age category, however I wish I could turn back the time to when I was applying for universities in the States. I would definitely do things differently; I would consider Harvard, Georgetown or Princeton University, for the quality of education and college life, as well as the investment […]
London by night: IceBar by IceHotel
Apart from its undeniable elegance and distinctive icons, London has an amazing nightlife. It’s so pleasant and invigorating to stroll through Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Regent and Oxford Street, on a late night, while taking in the charming dimly lit architecture. To complete the experience, a few beers in a London pub cannot be missed. On […]
London icons
The London 2012 Olympics came to an end after 16 days of glorious world-class sport. Records were broken and olympians were born as the world fervently watched. As the Olympic torch was extinguished yesterday, in a brilliant closing finale, what remains are the unbelievable performances and the lovely capital of the United Kingdom. The city host, London, will […]
The power of colour. Capture the Colour Contest
I don’t consider myself a professional photographer, but I’m a pretty damn good one nonetheless. I am utterly obsessed with taking creative pictures of places I travel to, leading to hundreds and thousands of pictures stored on my lovely MacBook Air. So, when I saw Travel Supermarket’s Capture the Colour Contest, I started going through them. […]
My Hometown in 500 words: Bucharest, Romania
A few weeks ago, I registered for the Matador U travel writing program, for travel writers, travel photographers, and filmmakers. It is part of Matador Network, the world’s most-read independent travel publication, and recipient of two Lowell Thomas awards for excellence in travel journalism. So far, I am loving it. The active forums, writing labs, proactive feedback, market blog and […]
The colors of Turks and Caicos
I’m not the biggest fan of lay-on-the-beach-only type of vacation. I am mostly yearning for a combination of both city and beach type of destination, where I can both relax and explore. However, I have always wanted to see Turks & Caicos. The colors I discovered upon arriving, were to say the least … breathtaking … at […]
Happy colors in the Storage Room
The Old City Centre of Bucharest has been undergoing some mass reconstruction for the past two years or so. Houses have been refurbished, stores have been modernized, and above all, cafes and restaurants have been incessantly surfacing on the increasingly vibrant pedestrian district. Walking the streets of Lipscani – as most Romanians commonly call the neighborhood […]
A Turkish wedding to remember
Following my exploration of Istanbul’s mosques, I was taking a break from the outside heat. I briefly sat on the steps of the stunning Sultanahmet Blue Mosque courtyard, when I suddenly see a wedding party step inside. It was clearly a Turkish wedding, that went by the traditional Muslim customs. The bride was fully covered […]
Hunting for Turkish delights in Istanbul’s bazaars
As any respectable Middle Eastern culture, I knew going to the local bazaars would make for the best time of my entire trip. In fact, apart from the mosques and the alluring Istanbul mysticism that so unequivocally fascinates me, visiting the bazaars is my most desired activity in this part of the world. I ventured into both […]