But where are you really from?

The past year and a half has involved a lot of self-reflection. I’m learning more about myself, what I’m made of and what it means to be me. I’m a 40 year old British Indian woman, I’ve spent my whole life in Newcastle – shout out to my brief French episodes… Aix en Provence 2000…

Things I’ve learnt during lockdown

It’s been a while. Hello 🙂 I really hope everyone is keeping well and staying safe – sorry for starting this with something you’ve probably read a bazillion times recently. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit straightaway that I am terrified of Covid-19 and distraught by how many lives have been lost. Those early days…

Why I write a blog…

This week my credibility came under fire from someone online, asking why I was conversing with a company I planned to feature on my blog… Without knowing anything about the situation, this person jumped to the conclusion that I was blogging about places with the intention of receiving no bill at the end of a…

It’s Been Four Years

…since I moved to Paris for 6 months. Actually I lived in Neuilly-sur-Seine. One stop out of Paris. I miss it so much (sometimes), but if someone asked me today if I wanted to move & work there for 6 months… I’d say no. (This makes no sense really) This photo was taken outside a pretty…

Sunday Rituals…

Sundays always used to be my favourite day of the week, until it got to 4pm and the back-to-work dread would set in. This rarely happens to me now, thanks to actually enjoying the job I have. (Quite a novelty I think you’ll agree… 3.5 years later and I still love it). I guess everyone…