Author: Hajer

Honestly never heard of Catania before this. Sicily yes but Catania or even Palermo? Not really, until of course life happens and we crossed paths. It was way warmer here than anywhere else we’ve been in Italy so far. When we took that boat, we also left behind the gray, overcast rainy weather in the… Continue reading Catania →

We took a Grimaldi overnight boat from Salerno to Catania. It’s a 13 hour trip, 9PM to 10 AM. Was nervous about this because online it had more bad reviews than good ones. That’s tough to ignore but 2 things made me decide to go for it: 1. The savings — more than half of… Continue reading Reviews →

What I remember the most from our time in the Amalfi Coast were the dramatic cliffs ... and the dramatic climbs. ? Leg day, all day, everday! An exercise in endurance and shaking legs... We stayed at an AirBnb which was located closer to the water, meaning sea level, meaning stairs and stairs and stairs… Continue reading Stairs →

From Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast are many different modes of transportation. Most popular: public boats and buses, both very different experiences and very different views. And no doubt about it, it is an experience, especially taking the public bus. ? - There’s this Filipino term, “buwis-buhay” which in English translates to, “risking your life”… Continue reading Amalfi Coast →

Street music / street art is fast becoming one of my favorite things in the world. ✨ - Thinking of the many humans who might be finding it a little more difficult to self-isolate in this time , especially if being out there is their passion and art and life. Or if being out there… Continue reading Street →

We’re currently in Tokyo and community quarantine/ lockdown here is not as strict as we see in other countries. Most people are still out and about, some with masks, some without. Alcohol and sanitizers continue to be everywhere. Restaurants are open. Museums are closed. Malls have reduced hours. Toilet paper and other necessities are still… Continue reading Currently here… →

When you have a few minutes today, please take a moment to pause — say a little prayer, extend a warm virtual hug, plant a seed of love ... to people and communities out there who don’t have a home or a safe space to call their own. Statistics tend to vary so this is… Continue reading A few minutes… →