Diary of a (finding simple joys to romanticise life) wanderer

Diary of a (finding simple joys to romanticise life) wanderer

The days are getting colder by the degree. I almost forgot how chilly winter could get. Due to the triple lockdowns, I only got three weeks of freedom (plus the hourly walks) last winter. Feeling the brisk chills has me rethinking the season I try to escape each year. 2021 has been a year of [...]

Home is where the heart is

Home is where the heart is

With normality coming back to life. I’m singing the praises of my home city, London. At first glance, London is known for its centuries-old architecture boldly standing beside skyrocketing glass skyscrapers and church steeples poking out between the gaps. However, hiding behind all the concrete and metallic facades are secret spots only a few whisper [...]

Day 25 Lockdown 2.0: Staying local with a stroll through Walthamstow Village

Day 25 Lockdown 2.0: Staying local with a stroll through Walthamstow Village

As it's the season of darkness I arrived early at Walthamstow Central Bus Station, ready for a quiet and inspiring walk. Wanting to be home long before the clock struck three. Today's atmosphere was completely different from my walks by the canal. It was a last-minute decision of opting for drier paths. Though I missed [...]