The definition of “getting old”
19/11/2019It dawned on me the other day that the definition of “getting old” is quite forced on us by society’s needs and standards more than what it actually is. Unsurprisingly. Countless memes on being old are associated with doing less work, feeling more tired, needing more sleep, going to bed early instead of partying or taking more pills to feel healthy (at least). Most of these memes answer to what society expects us to do when we are still young: partying, socializing and working hard for your future. That’s all good and nice as long as you can. If you…
The Best and Worst of Lisbon
Multi-award winning city, with a growing economy, exploding tourism and a mix of art, hipster areas and iberian style of life, Lisbon has gained the spotlight in recent years for tourists looking for a beautiful, not extremely expensive and close…
What to avoid in Mauritius
Mauritius is a splendid island and it’s full of amazing places to absolutely visit. I’ve previously wrote about what not to miss in Mauritius so it seems only logical to also write about what to avoid in Mauritius. Unfortunately, some…
One day in Ravello
Perched at 365 meters above the Mediterranean sea just above Amalfi, Ravello is a perfect day trip (or even half a day) from the Amalfi Coast, offering awesome views over the sea, lushy gardens, villas, delicious limoncello and quite a…
Joker (2019): an affresco of madness
I went into the cinema to watch Joker by Todd Phillips without knowing much about either the movie and the character: I had watched the previous rendition of it of Heath Ledger and the older one of Jack Nicholson, both…
Mgła – Age Of Excuse
The polish kings of straight, no experimentation, bleak black metal return with Age Of Excuse. And if you were looking for any change of direction you will be sorely deluded. Mgła are far from an abruptly changing band, but an…
My Sunshine Blogger Award
I must start by saying thank you to Lusine for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! I love her blog and if you are even remotely interested in coffee (who isn’t these days?), you will love it too! Go…
A medieval day in Ogrodzieniec Castle
Poland is no land devoid of castles. From early fortresses of the Piast period to late Renaissance era nobility residences, here and there you can find castles scattered over the polish countryside with a good frequency. One of the most…
14 great apps to help our planet and be more Eco
Finally the times have arrived when being eco and kind are a huge trend and something to be proud of. With the growing awareness about Climate Change, Pollution, harmful habits and social issues, come more means to make a positive…
What to visit in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo may not be the first place you think of visiting when in Dominican Republic. Beaches and tropical nature are definitely more popular choices for spending days in the Caribbean island. But the capital Santo Domingo has its charm,…
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