My Daddy’s Arms

Today I was talking to my friend Roxy about how I’ve been feeling a bit choked lately. And as I talked through my emotions, I realized why. Coming back from my holiday has been like going back into a cage, one that I inadvertently built for myself. While I was

Holiday Hangover

I’ve been back in the UAE for 48 hours now. Being at home here in my nice, comfortable, familiar room, with all my old photos and paintings on the walls, somehow makes the last 3 weeks feel like they had never even happened. All that I have left to convince

How to Prepare for the Solo Trip of A Lifetime (Part 2)

This is the second installment in my Eurotrip planning series. Here’s Part 1. I’m not great at spontaneous decision-making, so I like creating space in my cluttered brain to really think and weigh options, which will allow me to relax when I’m actually on the trip. Part 2: Bookings I