Tag: #memoirs

• Photo of the day: Sunderland

  

  When I was 5, I went on my first journey abroad. Until today I remember the entire trip, from the feeling of being in an airport to being in the air and then landing, taking a train, and experiencing a completely different culture, language, and country. My first trip was in the UK, which now…

  Lydia M.

  November 4, 2020

  Photo adventures

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• Floating

  

  Here in the UK for the last week, it has been raining non-stop. It seems like winter is getting closer and closer. And that’s so frustrating thinking how this year most of us didn’t have the chance to enjoy summer. Nevertheless, colder temperatures already started taking over the UK, and rain is a constant reminder…

  Lydia M.

  October 28, 2020

  Photo adventures

  #crete, #greece, #journal, #memoirs, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Photo of the day: Lisbon

  

  Lisbon is one of my favourites cities in Europe. I felt that Lisbon is a good balance for a luxurious and a casual vacation. Strolling around the street of the city you get to experience the beauty of the colourful azulejos in every building and the ordinary life of the people. At Lisbon you can…

  Lydia M.

  October 26, 2020

  Photo adventures

  #dailyphoto, #lisbon, #memoirs, #photography, #photooftheday, #photostories, #portugal, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Light and Rain

  

  My trip to China was full of surprises. It was a three-week trip of living in traditional hostels, a 5-star hotel for free, watch a performance from monks and nuns, join an only-Chinese tour at the Great Wall, have a night out with only locals and join a family dinner, and lastly experience a typhoon.…

  Lydia M.

  October 26, 2020

  Photo adventures

  #china, #journal, #memoirs, #photography, #photostories, #shanghai, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #travelstories, #travelwriter, #wanderlust, #writer, #writing

• Photo of the day: Leeds

  

  My journey of exploring, discovering, understanding, and maturing, started in the city of Leeds in the United Kingdom. I lived in Leeds as a university student, and I had four fantastic years there. I met people from all over the world, I enjoyed various parties, concerts, or other events. I got to learn many things…

  Lydia M.

  October 3, 2020

  Photo adventures, Travel Stories

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• Photo of the day: Olomouc

  

  The picturesque city of Olomouc is located in the Moravian region of Czech Republic. It is a historical city in the country and was once the capital of Moravia. Nowadays, it is a touristic hub with various attractions. There are several religious monuments such as the Holy Trinity Column which is part of the UNESCO…

  Lydia M.

  September 30, 2020

  Photo adventures

  #czechrepublic, #memoirs, #photography, #photooftheday, #photostories, #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

• Explore. Discover. Learn.

  

  In 2015 I had the chance to travel to China. For sure many wish to explore the vast country of China, to walk at the Great Wall, to visit the Forbidden City, to explore the Shaolin temple or to witness the greatness of the Longmen Grottoes. Undoubtedly there are so many historical and cultural attractions…

  Lydia M.

  September 17, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #china, #journal, #memoirs, #photography, #photostories, #travel, #traveler, #travelphotography, #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

• No borders

  

  When people live alone in a foreign country, they often seek others of their own ethnicity. Although being amongst your people sounds appealing, to me, it always seemed dull. Undoubtedly, it’s always good to have someone of your background close to you because usually, you can comprehend each other better. You can understand the meaning…

  Lydia M.

  August 13, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #diversity, #friendship, #memoirs, #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

• A sense of belonging

  

  When travelling, people are often on a journey of discovering or on an adventure into the unknown to explore, understand, see, do, or taste. But no matter how much someone loves being on the road, there are times one would feel nostalgia, homesickness, or misplaced. For anyone in this world, home emits feelings of belonging,…

  Lydia M.

  April 22, 2020

  Travel Stories

  #hostel, #memoirs, #solotraveling, #travel, #traveler, #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

• 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

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