London, the demanding lover
We fear death almost as much as we are attracted to it. The gruesome, the morbid. As long as it's not with us, or our loved ones. There is a reason why the true crime genre has had such a resurrection in the past few years. Understanding what happened, the why, and how. The twistier … Continue reading The Month of the Dead – learning about the Paris Morgue in Brompton Cemetery
We're halfway through the month of October already. This is one of my favourite, if not my favourite, time of the year. I love fall and well... the countdown to Halloween. I'm definitely a fan of ghost stories, of lost souls, always curious about the rituals different countries have used and currently still undertake when … Continue reading The month of the Dead – West Norwood Cemetery
What is the definition of "fell"? To me, it's always been the past tense of the verb fall. Yet, with every experience, we learn something new, and my trip to the Lake District was no exception. I've learned fell it is also a geographical term. According to our friend Wikipedia, a fell originates from Old Norse (fell, fjall, … Continue reading A short trip to the Lake District – Part 4. Climbing Wansfell Pike
Yes, goodbye. Goodbye to the hellish hot days we've had this year, to the draught. Let the rain fall and the crispiness of the air caress my skin. I welcome the goosebumps this year, the wetness of a rainy day and the sounds of rain are the perfect symphonies to fall asleep and wake up … Continue reading Goodbye, Summer. Hello September
When people ask me what is one of my favourite things about London I will always mention the accessibility to culture. The reason is that I have yet to see somewhere else in the world that doesn't charge you to visit and explore many of their museums. Many people may shy away from visiting London, … Continue reading World-leading museums for Free? Yes & thank you, London
The Winged Bone 