Category: Around Town
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Brilliant bookstores and lovely libraries
Reading is magic. I particularly enjoy channelling my inner Gandolf by surrounding myself with stacks of books and old parchment paper. Although right now I’ll have to settle for my own bookshelf and crumpled newspaper that will eventually be used for the cat litter box. LIVIN LA VIDA LOCA. Especially right now during Covid when…
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Honeymoon With My Ex
In the summer of 2019, we ended up planning the perfect honeymoon to Italy for two people who weren’t dating anymore. Sometimes, we knowingly make silly decisions. Lake Como, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, San Marino, Tivoli and Amalfi Coast. Such a perfect itinerary, you’re welcome to use it, regardless of your relationship status. Lake Como We…
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Money, Money Must Be Funny
Being so frugal for all of my life, you’d think I would have all the answers about money when travelling. The truth is, you would be absolutely right, you sexy genius. I said I was frugal, not modest. Jokes. I don’t have all the answers, I have what I do most of the time when…
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Me Fail English, That’s Unpossible
This is a ramble post and it’s not funny at all so unless you are major bored, don’t read on. I know one language. English. Lucky for me, the majority of the world can speak some form of it. Unlucky for me, the majority of the world can speak some form of it. I grew…
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Please, don’t put sand in my soup
I have my rant pants on so brace yourselves. I pull up a chair at a fancy, waterfront restaurant. Three dollar signs ($$$)! That is two and a half more than normal. This is relevant because it means I didn’t skimp. In the breezy, island weather, what would satisfy my taste buds is seafood soup.…
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How I Roll
Serious question, how do you roll a wrap, of the taco variety, properly? I end up ripping the shell with my massive claws and then everything, including my shame, spills out onto the plate. I’ve witnessed, in awe, those wrap masters or wrapsters, as some may say (no one but me), in fast food places…
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Before You Go Go
No one ever asks me what I pack when I go travelling, which is rude but probably a good call. Once, I told my friend that she should pack, and then bring half of what she was planning to bring. I think I read this advice on a tea bag label or something. Turns out,…
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Lists Happen
Here is my beef with published travel lists. Now I adore lists more than the average person. They are inspirational, ambitious and such a great way to organize your thoughts. Written down on a crisp, clean piece of notebook paper… Ahh, I just got shivers. So how can I have beef with such a thing…
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Can you call it a bed if it’s the ground?
There are many different options when booking accommodation. I am now ole Miss Fancy Pants (when I decide to put on pants) so I prefer to stay in a hotel. Don’t hate. Apart from Couch Surfing, I have pretty much stayed in every possible type of lodging. I have slept in multiple airports, overnight trains,…
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Spur of the Moment
What I thought would happen: I had this idealistic scenario in my head, where I show up at the airport with a packed bag. I pick a flight off the departures board and then I hop on the plane to where ever. Hair blowing in the airport breeze, my smile radiating sunshine… am I gliding like…
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