Project Gora
From Florence to Rome, the Uffizi Gallery and the Roman Forum ask different things of the people who visit them. One requires stillness and sustained attention in a sequence of rooms. The other asks you to move through open air and reconstruct what you’re looking at from fragments. Neither is straightforwardly easy, and both are […]
What keeps me dreaming of going back to the Nordics is that it never feels like a single experience. It’s not just the landscapes, or the cities, or even the Northern Lights. Though Aurora Borealis alone is worth the trip I must say. It’s the contrast. The way places like Norway’s fjords and Helsinki’s granite […]
Some places feel more meaningful once you understand what they’ve survived. That was exactly my experience visiting two historic cathedrals of the British Isles – St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin and St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. At first glance, they’re both grand medieval churches sitting in the heart of historic cities. But once I learned […]
Saudi Arabia is a country in motion. A place where futuristic skylines rise beside ancient fortresses, where modern art meets desert tradition, and where cities pulse with ambition while honouring deep cultural roots. Now more open to travellers than ever, the Kingdom showcases a fascinating blend of innovation and heritage, especially in its two most […]
Europe’s cities are shaped not only by architecture but by the statues that stand watch over their streets, squares and waterfronts. From monumental marble gods to sleek modern sculptures in steel and glass, these works of art define public space, mark historical memory and reflect shifting cultural values. Whether carved centuries ago or installed last […]
In 2015, my friends and I booked round-trip tickets to Japan. I hesitated at first, knowing Japan could be an expensive destination. While I knew there were ways to stretch my budget, it was still pricier than other Asian countries I had visited. However, the idea of celebrating my birthday in my dream country and […]