Here’s what’s going on in my mind as I begin my 6 month solo trip around Europe and UK. I’m terrified to say the least.
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What travel has taught me about my body.
I’ve struggled with self-esteem and body images issue for the longest time ever. It wasn’t until I began travelling solo that I learnt that none of those voices in my head really mattered. These are some of the best lessons I’ve learnt so far.
Read MoreI’m going to Nepal with Women of Will!
I think voluntourism does more harm than good, but I’m going on one anyway. Here’s why. The organisation I’m going with is Women of Will and they aim to support women who are the sole breadwinners of their families, usually caring for three to seven children. These women are single mothers, war widows or women whose husbands…
Read MoreBali part 3 – Lessons learnt ala Eat, Pray, Love.
Today is the 50th day since getting robbed and I’m glad to let everyone know that things have been put back as it should be. I’ve got a new phone, I’ve replaced my IDs and driver’s licences and sorted everything out with the banks. The only irreplaceable items are my student card from university and…
Read MoreI hope you’re okay, Brussels.
When I heard about the attack in Brussels about an hour ago, the first person who came to mind was the incredibly friendly man at the information desk at the airport. I was on a my way to Russia and had a layover in Brussels for a night. As usual, I was lost and needed…
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Bali part 2 – On almost drowning, literally.
I don’t know what came over me during my time in Bali, it’s like a switch went off and I wasn’t functioning properly. To top it all off, I almost drowned.
Read MoreBali part 1 – On getting robbed on my first night out
I wanted a relaxing week away from the city. Instead I got robbed on my first night out. Typical Nicole.
Read MoreJust to let everyone know
My goal this year (so what if it’s February?) is to become a better writer and I’ve enrolled myself in Wordpress’ Blogging University, beginning with Writing 201. Thanks for being patient with me, dear readers, for reading all that I have written, including some serious crap I’ve also written on this blog. Thank you for the encouragement, dear…
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Berlin, part 3. 6 stories about 5 people I met.
Here’s the last part to my Berlin series. I couldn’t think of a better way to end this series than with a collection of stories about strangers I met.
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Passports
Applying for a working visa is making me emotional. It is not only difficult, but also highlights huge inequalities that still exist. We might seem “connected” through the web, but in real life, we are so far from it.
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