In one very hot afternoon, after some long days of worries and doubts, when I’ve decided to let go and enjoy life a little more, I’ve stepped into a Universe of flowers, oriental charm, and music. Soft, blessed music for my soul. When you are unsettled, two days can seem […]
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Penang, a love story
I’ve managed to avoid Penang a lot in the last years and I don’t know why. Now, after our journey on the island, I can tell you this: it’s worth a visit! Let me take your hand and show you my Penang and the things I fell in love with. […]
Read MoreLost and found
I was a little bit lost when I was heading to Penang. You know that feeling of being under pressure, overwhelmed, stressed out and don’t know what’s next. So, I was looking for something to make me smile again and a place where to find my peace. Campbell House looked […]
Read MoreThe sweetest memories
I remember many years ago, I was in the lobby of Ritz, in Paris, looking in awe at the wonderful design and the grandeur of this iconic hotel. And in that moment, I had a dream: maybe, someday, I will stay at the Ritz. And my dreams always come true! […]
Read MorePangkor Laut. One island, one resort.
I thought there would be a 3-4 hour journey from Tanjong Jara to Pangkor Laut and the car will go across the country, through the mountains, until we’ll meet the west coast and its shore. But I was wrong. Our driver laughed and told us we have a 6-hour road […]
Read MoreTanjong Jara, my unfolding dream
After 6 visits, Kuala Lumpur is already home to me. I know the city, it really inspires me and I can create magic here. I have my favorite hotel, my special place where I eat and my supermarket. But after 5 days in this relentless city, I felt a calling, […]
Read MoreFifty shades of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur has a strange power over me. It is not the most beautiful city I’ve seen, it is not the greenest or luxurious capital I’ve been in, but it has something magical: the heat, the smells, the people, the skyscrapers, the lights. And an undoubtedly feeling of being home. […]
Read MoreMy February summer at the Red Sea
I had a wonderful journey from Petra to Aqaba, with a luxurious car driven by a Beduin (65 JOD), through the breathtaking mountains of Jordan, through villages and the sacred site of Wadi Rum. It was a one and a half hour long ride, and I would repeat it anytime! […]
Read MoreLove is all around
Good morning from Istanbul!! Now it’s raining heavily, but still, I will miss this amazing city. From my window, I can see the boats on the hazy Bosphorus, and I’m thinking about Istanbul and the Turkish people I’ve met these days. Despite the general media sensation, the turmoils and the […]
Read MoreArhitectul, muntele și joaca
Este după-amiaza devreme și mă întreb ce aș putea face. Sunt obosită, sătulă de micimile unor oameni, sătulă să încerc. Nu m-aș ridica din pat, aș lăsa lumea și timpul să se desfășoare în pacea lor și să treacă. Însă am ceva în mine care mă împinge mereu înainte. Cred […]
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