Stories and Poems

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A Light

A little something I wrote for a challenge. I hope you’ll enjoy it. No matter how much I wanted to follow the bright path ahead of me, I always ended up locked in my dark room filled with unwanted memories and feelings. I wanted to shine and overcome my insecurities, but my light was dim,…

Lydia M.

December 15, 2022

Travel Stories

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Nicosia

A city always illuminated with sunlight,A city with roaming cats,A city with delicious food,A city with lively nightlife,A city with diverse culture and rich history,A city with ancient ruins and abandoned homes,A city that saw blood, sorrow and painA divided city because of greedy humans, My city, Nicosia  Thanks for reading:)

Lydia M.

February 16, 2022

Travel Stories

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A smartphone

The world has been rapidly changing in the last few decades thanks to technology. Nowadays, like many of us I’ve been relying on my phone massively. You could say I am addicted to it and I can’t live without it. Whether it is for browsing, reading books, listening to music or contacting my family and…

Lydia M.

December 26, 2021

Travel Stories

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And the journey continues

Since the previous century travelling has become much more easier. Within a couple of hours we can now travel to the other side of the world. Furthermore, it seems that travelling to space will also be an otpion in the next few years. So, for us poor souls who just want to travel, explore and…

Lydia M.

December 2, 2021

Travel Stories

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A tiger or a bird?

They called her a loner But she called herself independent They called her apathetic But she was just protecting herself They said she is an outcast And she knew she was odd But she knew she wasn’t the only one She knew she wasn’t alone She was strong as a tiger She was fierce and…

Lydia M.

November 12, 2021

Travel Stories

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London

Tall skyscrapers reach the blue skyProudly and imposingPeople are taking over the streetsHurried and expressionlessRed buses carry millions of tourists to see her majestyThey are excited and full of wonderTamed waters proudly embrace the cityCalmly and peacefullyFast and large wagons lure you beneath the earthTo TartarusTo get silky tunics and fancy wineYou feel important and…

Lydia M.

August 13, 2021

Travel Stories

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Never Give Up

Sometimes when traveling, you get to be anonymous and become a stranger among strangers. But strangers can become your friends, lovers, heroes, or inspiration. Although I was born in a generation where women are much more privileged than in the past, as a woman, I did have moments that made me realize the struggles many…

Lydia M.

May 26, 2021

Travel Stories

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Artist

Nowadays, artists often are being praised daily for their outstanding achievements. But, no matter where they are from or where we are from, I’m sure there are a couple of artists we all know. Their music, art, dance, or writing gives us motivation, happiness, or relief. However, the best is when we are having a…

Lydia M.

May 9, 2021

Travel Stories

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Shades of Green

Green is a colour we should all love. It is the colour of nature. The colour of trees, bushes, plants, and earth. Without it, we simply cannot live. It provides us oxygen, water, food, and shelter. However, humans are greedy and forgetful. The earth has given us and still gives us so many blessings. Yet,…

Lydia M.

May 4, 2021

Photo adventures

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Yellow

Growing up in a semi-countryside ambience, as a child this time of the year was the best. The fields had long greenish wheat crops, colourful wildflowers and the trees beautiful blossoms. Furthermore, the weather was finally becoming sunnier and warmer. So naturally it was the best time to run wild into the fields and play…

Lydia M.

April 9, 2021

Photo adventures, Travel Stories

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Invisibility

The leading role always steals all the spotlights and attention. It is a role with a huge responsibility. A role filled with shiny clothes and bright smiles. Sometimes the smiles are fake. However, when surrounded by people, the big and bright smiles are genuinely happy. After all, a leading role cannot be a leader without…

Lydia M.

April 7, 2021

Travel Stories

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Visibility

Today, is Transgender Day of Visibility and I wanted to take my turn and give my support. I am not a trans person so, I could never understand what they go through, so by no means do I want to share their thoughts and feelings. However, I still want to support trans people in any…

Lydia M.

March 31, 2021

Travel Stories

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Fear

They say homo sapiens, or humans, if you prefer, are comparatively vulnerable in terms of physicality. However, looking at our history vulnerability is a complex topic. Today I was looking through my old journals, diaries and notebooks from elementary school till now. While searching I found an old unfinished poem which I think still fits…

Lydia M.

March 23, 2021

Travel Stories

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Live. Love. Laugh.

Understandably, many people are quite annoyed at the “quote” live, love, laugh. After all, usually these are words told be people who perhaps never needed someone to encourage them to live, love or laugh. However, life is not that simple. It’s not always easy to just live, to love or laugh. Nevertheless, here I am…

Lydia M.

March 15, 2021

Travel Stories

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Metallic Chair

A little something I wrote while waiting for my flight in Heathrow, London which perhaps many of you experienced before. Especially now because of COVID. No matter a person’s personality, or dreams, and hopes, a journey to another place is always thrilling. For many people, flights can be scary yet, everyone gets an exhilarating feeling…

Lydia M.

March 10, 2021

Travel Stories

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Connection

Earlier today, I was listening to a live podcast on Instagram from my favourite Japanese singer. To be fair, I almost understood nothing, but still, I liked listening to his voice. His tone is so calming. While listening to him, I thought about how connected the world is. Here I am in Cyprus, connecting with…

Lydia M.

March 6, 2021

Travel Stories

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Lazy Cat

Sometimes I feel so jealous of cats. They can be lazy, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. That’s just their life. Furthermore, they can sleep and be lazy anywhere they want. Just look at this little lion here. He found the perfect spot on a sharp rock gazing at the beautiful sea. I…

Lydia M.

March 3, 2021

Photo adventures

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Freedom

When I was younger, I often wished that I wanted to be free. But one would wonder, what does it mean to be free. For instance, I was never locked up in any kind of way. I never had to run away from an abusive relationship, whether romantic, familial, or friendly. Moreover, I grew up…

Lydia M.

February 19, 2021

Travel Stories

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The Light

“The light will guide you to the end of the tunnel.” This is a quote I often come upon in all kinds of situations. However, sometimes I find it quite annoying. How do I know the end of the tunnel will be good enough? Indeed, the light indicates life, but at times life can be…

Lydia M.

February 9, 2021

Travel Stories

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The Return

Depending on each person’s lifestyle and views, 18 months can be considered a short or long period. After all, in 18 months, one can be pregnant, and then their child will already turn 1 year old, certainly, for a child’s life that is a very long time. Personally, 18 months don’t feel like a long…

Lydia M.

February 3, 2021

Travel Stories

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The Sun

The sun is always watching over us. Even when we feel cold and hopeless, the sun is there waiting for us to leave behind our negative and depressing thoughts. The sun is strong and mighty and burns everything within a short distance, yet the sun gives hope. It might be cold outside, but we feel…

Lydia M.

January 25, 2021

Photo adventures

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Choices and Opinions

When travelling, it can’t be helped but encounter people with different opinions, beliefs, and life choices. Naturally, according to one’s background, people develop different ideologies and life paths. However, sometimes, I wonder if and when I should interfere with someone’s beliefs. The past year I got to live and make friends with people from different…

Lydia M.

January 23, 2021

Travel Stories

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Noise

While sitting quietly in your car and patiently waiting for the green light, your mind can travel to a thousand places. But most likely, you’re thinking, “How did this end up to be my life?”. In the background, you can hear the radio’s soft music, and gradually you start wondering and observing your surroundings. The…

Lydia M.

January 21, 2021

Travel Stories

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Waves

Like the waves, I dreamed of being free, wild and fierce. I wished to be strong and unyielding. I wanted to be resistant and overwhelming. Yet, I am too sensitive. I yielded to all their commands and I cried like a baby. In the end, I left defeated only to get comforted by a scoundrel.…

Lydia M.

January 20, 2021

Photo adventures

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Normal

If normal is overrated, it would mean that there is normalcy in life. But is there really such a thing as being normal? Sometimes I wonder what normal really is. My mum would often chide me over my clothing choices. My parents often worry about my desire to travel alone, and my friends wonder why…

Lydia M.

January 17, 2021

Travel Stories

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Photo of the day: Untamed

As much as I love the calm blue waves, sometimes I love the grey weather, the wild waves, and the cold breeze. Thanks for reading:)

Lydia M.

January 15, 2021

Photo adventures

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Running

Usually, travel stories are about exploring new places, visiting fantastic destinations, and learning more about other cultures and nations. However, most travellers will tell you the most unique and challenging experiences they had were during simple and ordinary tasks, such as using public transportation. Unfortunately, I have an issue with time. I seem to never…

Lydia M.

January 15, 2021

Travel Stories

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Breathe. Feel. Dance.

The wind is blowing, the trees are dancing calmly to the soothing beat of a waltz, and I am lost.People tend to create beautiful dreams of their desired future. Their greedy minds always create a perfect-like path covered with rose petals. However, reality often is cruel. So, here I stand, lost amongst the dancing trees…

Lydia M.

January 9, 2021

Travel Stories

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Kindness

With the arrival of the new year I went on a stroll around the city to relax and try to breath in the air of 2021. Hopefully, better air than last year. So far, it doesn’t feel that much better. Where I live, we are in tier 4 so more or less in lockdown, and…

Lydia M.

January 2, 2021

Travel Stories

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Happy New Year!

Last year, I decided to follow my dreams and leave my cosy place in Czech Republic. But instead of going back home in Cyprus, I left for the UK. In the year of 2019, I had what you would describe as enlightenment. After many tears, I discovered my true passion and myself. Therefore, I was…

Lydia M.

January 1, 2021

Travel Stories

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Empty Christmas

Last year, as I have decided to move from my place in Czech Republic to the UK, I didn’t go back home for Christmas. I had to finish packing and preparing myself for the big move. Therefore, even though it was not my first time to spend Christmas away from home, it was the first…

Lydia M.

December 23, 2020

Photo adventures

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Diversity

Recently I got a comment from a friend about how amazing it is to come from a country with such a diverse culture. I was so confused by that because I never considered my country diverse. When I asked him, what he meant by it, apparently, he thought our culture is very mixed, thus very…

Lydia M.

December 17, 2020

Travel Stories

#activism, #cyprus, #diversity, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing
Lost

“Not all who wander are lost”. A quote often favoured by travellers, but what’s so wrong with being lost? We’ve all been there at some point of our lives, both in literal and metaphorical ways. And to be fair sometimes when travelling it be can be fun to get lost in narrow or huge and…

Lydia M.

December 14, 2020

Photo adventures, Travel Stories

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Wind

So, what if dreams are only but a fantasy? The truth of life is only an illusion that can easily break with one breath, just like a cold breeze on a warm summer day. You lay on the beach embracing the warmth of the sand, and while you immerse yourself in the sound of the…

Lydia M.

December 8, 2020

Travel Stories

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Winter Wonderland

It is already December, and I can feel the winter bracing me tightly. I am not a big fan of cold weather, but I have to admit snow and cold have their beauty. It never snows in my hometown, and in general, in Cyprus, it only snows in the mountains and perhaps only for a…

Lydia M.

December 5, 2020

Photo adventures

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Beyond

My favourite word in Greek is άνθρωπος (anthropos). Some of you may recognise it from the word anthropology which means the science of humans. Therefore, anthropos means human. However, in the Greek language it has a deeper meaning. It combines the two words ανώ and ορώ which mean up and see. So, the word can…

Lydia M.

December 1, 2020

Photo adventures

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Books and Travel

Since I was a child I loved reading books. Perhaps because I would always see my mum with a book in her hand I grew to have the same habit. Nowadays, books are both a way to travel and my favourite pastime while travelling. with a book you can travel to magical or futuristic worlds,…

Lydia M.

November 30, 2020

Photo adventures

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Movement

Movement can have many meanings and in any way you interpret it it has a powerful impact. A train can take you away to any place you desire or even away from your ordinary life, or your dreadful environment, or it can take you back home, to your family and friends. A dancer’s movements can…

Lydia M.

November 29, 2020

Photo adventures

#movement, #photography, #photostories, #prague, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing
Decorations and lights

Usually at his tie of the year, the whole world is getting prepared for Christmas. Christmas markets take over the cities and decorative lights bring a festive mood. Two years ago, I spent my Christmas holidays in Vienna, Austria and I think until now it is my favourite city during this time. As the City…

Lydia M.

November 23, 2020

Photo adventures

#austria, #christmas, #journal, #memories, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing
Photo of the day: Bournemouth

Winter is getting closer and I feel nostalgic. I miss sunny days. Bournemouth is certainly one of my favourite cities, mainly because of the beach. I guess if you can’t go to a hot country with beautiful beaches (like this year) it is the best option for swimming and relaxing at the white sandy beach.…

Lydia M.

November 20, 2020

Photo adventures

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Photo of the day: Street art

I guess street art can be sometimes seen as vandalism but we all love a good and ethical message. I wish you a lovely day:)

Lydia M.

November 17, 2020

Photo adventures

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Colours

A trend I often see on social media is the quotation of famous sayings on photos such as selfies, landscapes or group photos. It’s quite funny how we need to rely on others to express our feelings, or how we want to look smart by saying meaningless words (to us at least). However, I cannot…

Lydia M.

November 16, 2020

Photo adventures

#colours, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing
Lake District

Lake District is a mountainous region and national park with beautiful lakes, valleys and woodlands. It has amazing views and it is perfect for those who love hiking. There are several pathways all over the park but also there are many small towns one can visit and have a nice warm cuppa. If you are…

Lydia M.

November 16, 2020

Photo adventures

#england, #hiking, #memories, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelguide, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #uk, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing
Photo of the day: Public Transportation

The experience of public transportation can vary from country to country or even from city to city. Sometimes you encounter luxurious buses and trains from a futuristic movie and others you go back in time at least half a century. In Ghana it was quite the unique experience. Public transportation within a city were tiny…

Lydia M.

November 15, 2020

Photo adventures

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Photo of the day: Dublin

My trip to Dublin was very short and I didn’t have the chance to explore as much as I would like to. But it was one of the best weekends I had. It was the first time I went on a solo trip to a place I’ve never been to without any plan. I felt…

Lydia M.

November 13, 2020

Photo adventures

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Photo of the day: Crete

Crete is the largest island of Greece and fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is home to one of the oldest civilisations of the world and frankly it was the beginning of the ancient Greek civilisation as we know it today. The island has amazing destinations whether that is natural attractions, or historical…

Lydia M.

November 12, 2020

Photo adventures

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Photo of the day: Sculpture Park

A beautiful attraction at Ayia Napa worth visiting is the Sculpture Park. The park is located on the Kavo Gkreko (Cape Greco) Avenue and has hundreds of stone statutes from various artists around the world. It is open 24/7, and the entrance is free. If you are an art and a sea lover, then there…

Lydia M.

November 11, 2020

Photo adventures

#cyprus, #dailyphoto, #photography, #photooftheday, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelguide, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing
Wild and Fierce

As an island, Cyprus has many stories and myths surrounding the sea. Both in ancient history and folk stories, the sea was often described as a woman. In today’s world it may be seem as sexist but indeed the sea was either beautiful, calm, and divine, or strong, fierce, and wild. I believe the sea…

Lydia M.

November 10, 2020

Photo adventures

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Grey

As we are now in the month of November, sunny days with a blue sky are a rarity. But I can’t say I don’t enjoy a grey sky, especially with the combination of untamed blue waves and the sunset. Thanks for reading:)

Lydia M.

November 9, 2020

Photo adventures

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Lights and Magic

I’ve already said this so many times, but I really can’t believe we are two months away from 2021. The shops have already started putting Christmas decorations, but in my mind, Christmas is still far away. But well, the reality is this. In less than two months, it will be Christmas time. Due to the…

Lydia M.

November 6, 2020

Photo adventures

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