Probably of all the trips I made, this was by far the faster. I never slept so much in an airplane. I saw no landing or takeoff, and only woke up virtually with Gordon calling me, saying that it’s time. I was so tired that even forgot to turn off my cell phone… I flew […]
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From Los Angeles to Calgary, Canada by car
Today it’s a very special day. I’m starting a project that will keep me busy for the next three weeks and will surely bring me unforgettable memories. Gordon and I are driving from Los Angeles to Canada crossing the entire west coast, which means 8 US states and 2 Canadian provinces. On the way up, California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and […]
Understanding the Red Square in Moscow
Moscow is a place marked by contrast: chill vs heat, communism vs capitalism, vanguard vs tradition, wealth vs poverty. At the Red Square, the heart of the city, all of this becomes even more evident. The Red Square is where the main Russian landmarks like the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum and Saint Basil’s Cathedral are located. Also, it’s from where all […]
Talking about Phuket…
In the end of 2004 I was in Thailand working at a women’s soccer championship, the FIFA U-19 Women’s World Cup. Exactly one month later, the tsunami that devastated Southeast Asia heavily hit one of the competition’s venues: Phuket, a southern province. Phuket consists of the island of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, and 32 other […]
Experiencing a Floating Market in Thailand
Visiting a floating market in Thailand was always at the top of my to do list in the country. In 2004 I had the chance to spend 1 month in Thailand, working in Bangkok. And when you look for things to do in Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak – a short drive away – should be on […]
