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
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The month of the Dead – West Norwood 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
Goodbye, Summer. Hello September
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
World-leading museums for Free? Yes & thank you, London
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
A date with the sea in Brighton
It's been a hot and dry summer in London, and I wouldn't be myself if this weather did not make me crave to see the ocean, breathe that seaside air, smelling of well... summer and home. As someone who grew up by the coast, summers used to be about the beach. About sandy feet, the … Continue reading A date with the sea in Brighton