I’ve started writing this as I fly 39996 feet in the air back from Boston, the clouds beneath me mapped out like their own world atlas. Four hours in, I’m still grateful to the flight attendant who noticed I had a middle seat and switched me to a window just before boarding the plane. That, … Continue reading
Going back to a place you’ve been before can often be difficult. It can also be amazing. You’re reminded of memories, the good and the bad. University is a big part of a lot of young peoples’ lives. For me, it was the period of my life I had been looking forward to for as … Continue reading
As you may know, I recently went on a trip starting in Vancouver, Canada, travelling down to San Francisco, USA. We covered a lot, from ziplining on Grouse Mountain to perilous (kind of) hikes to waterfalls in Oregon and skydiving in California. We even saw a couple of Orcas on the way… There’s a lot … Continue reading
Ok, so here’s the deal. I’ve been wanting to do a playlist post for a while now relating to what I’ve listened to on some of my travels. Obviously, like most people, I love music, and I think it’s a great way to get to know someone. I listen to it, and I’ve played it … Continue reading
I’m a little bit weird. The idea of cycling generates a look of terror on my face. The idea of skydiving… well, my eyes light up at the mention of it with an overenthusiastic “Yeaaaaaah!” and a face resembling the Cheshire cat – for essentially coming face to face with death. Of course, this was … Continue reading
There was probably everything you’d imagine at the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards: champagne on arrival, pretty girls in pretty dresses, fancy cupcakes and of course, cosmopolitan cocktails. Once I entered the room in the Oxo Tower, I didn’t know where to look. Remington joined and kindly groomed guests’ hair (I slightly regretted doing mine beforehand), Two … Continue reading
“It’s like riding a bike”, they say. It’s a common phrase, one I’m sure we’ve all heard and perhaps used. But until recently, I never really criticised the message behind it. Let me explain. When I was younger, my dad and I would go for bike rides around our local park. All was well, but … Continue reading
You might have guessed by now – exhibit A, exhibit B, exhibit C… exhibit D – that I found Oregon stunning. It’s not a place you’ll often find in Top 10/20/whatever lists of destinations you should see in the world, or possibly not even the US. But let me tell you something: Oregon is one … Continue reading
Every time I think about it, I get excited again. Oneonta Gorge is in the Columbia River Gorge, a National Scenic Area in Oregon, stretching over 80 miles and 4000 feet deep. A place like this has many little nooks and crannies to explore, and Oneonta Gorge was The One I had my eye on … Continue reading
So far I’ve been blogging about my west coast trip pretty much in chronological order – from Vancouver in Canada to the most recent, Crater Lake in Oregon, USA. But here’s the thing: I’m itching to talk about a city. San Francisco, to be precise. As much as I love my sweeping natural wonders, I’m … Continue reading
Kirst over the World 