We spend a few hours in Sibiu, another medieval town in Transylvania; it’s called Hermannstadt by the Germans, and I can see the German influence. First, we go to the Liar’s Bridge—the legend goes that if you tell a lie on the bridge, you will be exposed. Well, that’s only […]
Bucharest , culture , Eastern Europe , Romania
Bucharest – National Museum of Art of Romania
I arrive at Muzeul Național de Artă al României, and as I walk through the gate, I see that there are several doors to the palace-like building. The one closest to me has a big sail to its left signifying the European Art Gallery. I can see that the door […]
Bucharest , Romania
Bucharest – Tineretului Park
Today was a nice spring day; it was comfortable in T-shirt and jeans. To appreciate the weather (knowing that it’s supposed to get colder in the next days), I went to explore another of Bucharest’s big parks: Parcul TineretuluiI, which means “the Park of the Youth.” It’s a big park […]
Bucharest , expat , Romania
Bucharest – Farmers Market
Today, I went to a local farmers market in the Drumul Taberei neighbourhood with a Romanian friend. There were stands with fresh produce and homemade preserves, homemade wine in 2l plastic bottles, Greek olives, sheep skins and fox furs, fresh and smoked meats and cheeses, breads and desserts, and a […]
Bucharest , culture , Eastern Europe , Romania , Uncategorized
Bucharest – First Impressions
I remember what I felt like when I first saw Mexico on my way from the airport to the hotel in a taxi. It didn’t feel like I found a great new home—I felt let down. It was different when I arrived in Bucharest. It’s a big city, old buildings, […]
Eastern Europe , Map , travel
Eastern Europe – Romania Map
Have you ever noticed how big Eastern Europe is, how many countries there are to visit and explore? I’m excited to start travelling in Romania. My first stop will be Bucharest, but I want to see much more than just the capital of this beautiful country. I will update this […]
Eastern Europe , Mexico , Personal , travel
Change of Plans
Mexico was a good experience—for a while. I’m glad I came here and saw the places I’ve visited, met the people I’ve become friends with, learned a basic level of Spanish, had new experiences and have grown from them. Before I set out for Mexico, I was worried about a […]
Mexico , travel
Mexico Travel Map
Mexico is bigger than one might think; the country has 38 states and very different landscapes, from desert to jungle to mountainous. So far, I’ve been to Sinaloa, Baja California Sur, Mexico City, Jalisco, and gone through Nayarit by bus. I had planned to travel throughout Mexico by bus, so […]
beach , Mexico , travel
Sunburn
My first day in San José del Cabo was wonderful—I went for a long walk along the beach, feet in the water, an adventuring explorer of caves and climber of rocky divisions between beaches. It was so enjoyable that I didn’t notice the sun’s bite, and only after I’d left […]
Mexico , travel
San José del Cabo – Dr Coffee
One morning in San José del Cabo, I decided to just get a coffee (not breakfast) since I had eaten quite late the evening before. I walked along Calle Valerio Gonzáles and stumbled upon a small coffee shop, Dr Coffee. They didn’t have a food menu, just coffee. Only one […]