Tag: journalism
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A Family Affair
*To be read in heated family moments* I love my family dearly, Even if they claim to always hear me. Be it singing in the shower, Talking to my friends every hour, Still, I love my family dearly. I love my family greatly, Even if they sometimes ‘hate’ me. Living in such close proximities Can…
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Verona: More than a cliché?

When I made the decision to write during my year abroad, I made one simple promise to myself: Do not become a ‘What to do in X, Y, Z in 24 hours’ writer. I vowed to find most the interesting and unexplored sides of cities and divulge those instead. However, there are ordinary cities and…
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A Secret Venetian Obsession

The Italians are accredited with many obsessions, Venetians in particular. I, for once, am not referring to pizza, pasta, coffee or sex, but rather a smaller, four-legged friend, whose existence is prevalent in the floating city. Dogs. The animal traditionally associated with the streets of Venice is the cat. The alley cats who roam rooftops…
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An Ode to Pizza

An ode to pizza, my greasy friend, I never want the last bite to end. You always surprise me with something new, yet never once have I uttered: “I’ve bitten off more than I can chew!” The perfect combination of tomato and cheese, complemented so perfectly by a topping of zucchini. With chili oil or…