Way back in March 2020, that much referenced time of pre-pandemia, I had said goodbye to colleagues as though I would see them in a few weeks and made my …
Tonight I sit on my couch, heater blasting, uni course notes open and discussion board responses to write, and all I feel is the heaviness of the kinder cold gifted …
News of Lockdown 5.0 taking effect in Melbourne from 11.59 p.m. Thursday night sent me into maniacal laughter in the cafe that afternoon while waiting for my chai. I was …
I spent last Sunday at my sister's house, in the suburban fringes of post-lockdown Melbourne. A week prior, her's was a forbidden territory for me and now I could travel …
'Lisbon very safe city. No crime. Everyone friendly.' Taxi Driver Man. Lisbon, Portugal. November 2018. The afternoon sun filtered through the taxi windows, warming the four of us and all of …
I first travelled to Europe in 2002 as a backpacker, sweeping across continents and cramming all of my travel ‘firsts’ into four short months. I didn’t expect this trip to …
Last week, among the many emails in the 'other' folder of my inbox related to COVID-19, I noticed one from a wellness centre I had once visited. I was sure …
Day 6: Taormina, a sparkling beauty. A week in Sicily (Part 1)A week in Sicily (Part 2) By the morning, the rain had just about cleared and I felt excited at the …
Day 4: Marzamemi A week in Sicily (Part 1) It was our last day in Avola before heading north to Taormina for a few days. With my newfound day-tripping prowess, I decided …
Day 1: The trip to Avola, Sicily I wake up in the morning with a feeling of dread so intense it takes a few seconds for my brain to register where …