Tag: #diary

• 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

  #creativewriter, #diary, #empowerment, #equality, #feminism, #inspiration, #journal, #lgbtq, #poem, #poet, #poetry, #queer, #storyteller, #travel, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #women, #womensrights, #writer, #writing, #writingcommunity

• 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

  #creativewriter, #creativewriting, #creativity, #diary, #inspiration, #introvert, #journal, #memories, #motivation, #poet, #poetry, #shortstory, #story, #storyteller, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #artist, #creativewriter, #creativewriting, #creativity, #cyprus, #diary, #greek, #greeklanguage, #journal, #poem, #poet, #poetry, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #covid, #diary, #journal, #memories, #photography, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #cultures, #diary, #education, #journal, #languages, #memories, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #diary, #journal, #memories, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #diary, #home, #journal, #livingabroad, #memories, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #diary, #journal, #memories, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #activism, #diary, #diversity, #journal, #queer, #travel, #traveler, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #diary, #journal, #memories, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #creative, #creativewriting, #creativity, #diary, #journal, #poetry, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #diary, #harrystyles, #humanity, #journal, #kindness, #love, #memories, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #2021, #diary, #journal, #memories, #newyear, #newyearresolution, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• 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

  #christmas, #diary, #journal, #memories, #photography, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Acceptance

  

  This post is not about travelling but rather a personal essay of my experience of understanding and accepting myself. However, while this is not about travelling, my journey to discovering myself is linked to travelling. Specifically, it is connected with getting to know other cultures and people, who helped me manifest myself with their stories…

  Lydia M.

  September 20, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #discover, #journal, #memoirs, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Solo travelling

  

  From a young age, I have been a very independent person. In my childhood, I would often participate in various extracurricular activities, and one of them was being a scout. At the age of seven, I went on my first trip away from my parents for a whole week. We went camping in the mountains.…

  Lydia M.

  August 14, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #memoirs, #shortstories, #solotraveling, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• A Journey through English

  For those whose first language is not English, I’m sure you all remember the very first time you had to speak in English. It feels weird, and it’s as if you are becoming a completely different person. Mind you that happens with every new language you learn. But since English is the international language, it’s…

  Lydia M.

  July 23, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #english, #journal, #memoirs, #shortstories, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Colours of Portugal

  

  A few years back I had the chance to spend a day in the capital of the beautiful and colourful Portugal. I was flying to Accra, Ghana, however I had a stop for 18 hours in Lisbon. I arrived at Lisbon in the evening so I was able to explore the city during the night…

  Lydia M.

  March 23, 2020

  Photo adventures, Travel Stories

  #diary, #europe, #journal, #photography, #photostories, #portugal, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Exploring home

  We are currently living in difficult and stressful times, feeling worried whether we have enough toilet paper or not for the next month. Everyone knows by now that many countries all over Europe are locked down so many travellers are stuck outside of their own homes or are stuck in their small hometowns feeling suffocated…

  Lydia M.

  March 17, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #cyprus, #diary, #journal, #memoirs, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Perfect match

  

  Since I was a kid, music has been a huge part of my life and until today no matter what I do, I love having music on the background. I think it always helps me keep my mind occupied and at the same time to concentrate. Of course it’s not only about the music, it’s…

  Lydia M.

  March 2, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #love, #shortstories, #stories, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• A life full of choices

  Recently I moved to another country because of a new job opportunity that I was lucky to get. But unfortunately for the first time in my life I have been struggling greatly to adapt. Usually I easily get along with the people around me and I am a quick learner so I generally don’t have…

  Lydia M.

  February 27, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #choices, #diary, #happiness, #immigrant, #journal, #livingabroad, #stories, #travel, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• Roller Coaster

  

  Sometimes, I find myself looking back on the last few years and I realise how life is in fact a roller coaster ride that has more inversions than you can count. Often, I would hear the phrase “life is like a roller coaster” but only felt how truthful that is when I found myself stranded…

  Lydia M.

  February 22, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #photography, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• Of Flights and Love

  

  I guess I am a little bit late (like always) but Happy Valentine’s day! So, we just had Valentine’s day last Friday, and frankly, this whole weekend, if not week, should be all about love. You all know by now that this is a travel blog filled with stories from my travelling mishaps and adventures,…

  Lydia M.

  February 18, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #love, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• One person, a million stories

  One of the most beautiful things about travelling is meeting unique people. When on the road, you often get to meet others to share your stories and dreams. Undoubtedly, travelling is the best way to find yourself immersed in beautiful fairy-tales, inspirational life stories, or crazy adventures. And along the way, you create your own…

  Lydia M.

  February 1, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #dreams, #inspiration, #journal, #memoirs, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing, w

• Being a petite woman

  We are almost halfway to the end of the first month of 2020, and just three days ago, I finally moved back to the United Kingdom. It was not my first time moving to another country, but it was my first time moving by myself without any help. I admit my life has been a…

  Lydia M.

  January 13, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #livingabroad, #shortstories, #solotraveling, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #wanderlust, #women, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• The power of words

  

  When you’re travelling, you often encounter strangers that, with their stories, give you power. But only recently did I feel the real power of communication and speech. In the summer of 2019, I had the chance to participate in a volunteering project as a leader. Being responsible for a team that consisted of people from…

  Lydia M.

  January 3, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #shortstories, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #volunteering, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• Being Anonymous

  

  When traveling, you often get to see sights of considerable significance to the country. You get to learn about remarkable people that, in their own way, brought glory to their country. But I have to say, being anonymous sometimes feels more glorious than being someone. As a traveller, I often seize the joy and beauty…

  Lydia M.

  December 4, 2019

  Travel Stories

  #diary, #journal, #shortstories, #solotraveling, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories

• The struggles of an introvert

  

  In general, there are two types of people, attention seekers, and attention avoiders. I’ve always been part of the latter. I was always content being in the background and having a supporting role. As an introvert, I love having a simple life, and I don’t need much to be satisfied. Although even if I do…

  Lydia M.

  November 21, 2019

  Travel Stories

  #china, #diary, #introvert, #journal, #shortstories, #tour, #travel, #traveler, #travelstories, #writer, #writing, Travel Stories