Inspiration Blogs

This site was created as a personal project aimed to house a collection of my top pics for experiences and accommodations gathered in my...

I’ve been to Bangkok three times by now, which is saying something—because I’m not, by nature, a big city person. The heat, the traffic, the constant motion usually wears me down quickly. And yet, Bangkok grew on me. Not for the malls or the markets (impressive as they are), but for the layers you only notice once the novelty fades. Technically you can skip Bangkok all together and only visit it as a transfer hub, but honestly, now that I have experienced it three times over

There are places that impress you at first glance—and then there are places that slowly unfold, revealing their beauty layer by layer. Portugal’s Douro Valley is firmly in the second category. After spending two nights in this UNESCO-listed wine region, I can confidently say: this is not a destination meant to be checked off on a day trip from Porto. All my months of research unfolded into two unforgettable days which I am more than happy to share about with you all here. It

Porto, Portugal, is the kind of city that reveals itself slowly—through tiled façades, steep lanes that tumble toward the Douro, and moments of indulgence that feel beautifully, unapologetically Portuguese. With just three nights, I found the perfect balance between wandering, tasting, and soaking up the city’s unmistakable character. As I was asked by my friends whether I prefer Lisbon to Porto or vice versa it was not hard to answer. While Lisbon will show its beauty a few