Travel, Shoot, Write
I admit that I was one of those people not taking this virus thing seriously plus I'm not one to live in fear. I thought people were exaggerating and it was all being blown all out of proportion. Up until the Sunday before the confinement restrictions, I was out and about and spent the whole … Continue reading Solitary Confinement
When I first arrived in Italy, I was rather shy, quiet, and reserved. I wouldn’t usually initiate conversations, nor would I offer personal information as that was reserved only for people close to me. I also feel I was quite naïve because I believed most people were good-natured. I was very passionate, as I’ve always … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned from Italians
Foreigners living in and in love with the Eternal City always talk about the perks of Rome. There are plenty of photos and stories out there to make people jealous of those who live here (including by me). If you want to hear about all the good things, then read my post on that, All … Continue reading The Drawbacks of Living in Rome
By the time I was 30, I had given up my dreams of travelling, photography, and living a life worth telling for a safe stable job and the life that came with it. I had a secure job where I made good money, great friends, and a long-term boyfriend I shared a nice cozy house … Continue reading My Story
First, I have to explain that a “bar” in Italy is not what Americans think of as a bar. It is not a place to get alcoholic drinks at night, where you meet your friends after work or dinner to unwind and finish off your night. Instead, it’s where you start off your day, where … Continue reading The “Social” Bar in Rome
Once again we had an early start and at this point I’d gotten pretty tired of waking up early but was looking forward to going to the Islands. We had saved the best for last! We woke up at 6:30 am and had a delicious American breakfast at the hotel coffee shop: omelet with toast, … Continue reading Phi Phi Islands
Walking down the plastic pathway that took us from the main road across the canal to the temple, I could hear the water swooshing underneath and see the first rays of daylight starting to peek behind the trees and this incredible, massive, ancient temple that we were about to visit. There was such silence and … Continue reading Siem Reap
After some rest, we took advantage of the famous Thai massages and got one on this relaxing stop. What better place to do it in? We walked around the Old Town center trying to decide on one out of the numerous ones to choose from. There was this one that seemed so inviting from … Continue reading Chiang Mai
From the outside it didn’t look like much. However, as soon as I stepped inside, I was drawn to the tranquil energy in the room. The room was very much blue with beautiful, intricate designs, few people, calm meditation music playing in the background, and an incredible peaceful atmosphere that immediately took me in. I … Continue reading Chiang Rai
In spite of having had a late night the previous one, we managed to wake up early and take a train to Ayutthaya. We were supposed to have gone the day before but having woken up late, we missed it. The local expats we were out with the night before recommended it saying that it … Continue reading Ayutthaya
Monica's Travels 