Author: Just Lucia
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Unique trip to India and Himalayas 2018
In 2018, I had the incredible opportunity to explore parts of India and Himalayas that left a lasting impression. My journey began in Siliguri, where I was warmly welcomed by a close friend, and we stayed at her sister’s house. From there, we traveled to Kalimpong, a quaint hill town near the famous Darjeeling, known…
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Ghosting and painkillers – The postmodern romance!
Last Sunday felt like an autumn dream — warm air, golden sunlight, and the soft crunch of leaves under my boots. I looked chic in my sunglasses, strolling solo through London’s Victoria Park. All around me, friends, families, and couples basked in the oxytocin, the vitamin D, the bliss of it all. I, however, was…
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Knock knock! New home
Hello there, my hypothetical imaginary reader! This year has been a whirlwind. If you’re one of my first readers, chances are you’re my friend, so you already know how I spent the first months of 2024. But if, by some miracle, you don’t know me, let me tell you the story. On December 18th 2023…
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United Arab Emirates 2015 – My first trip to Middle East
In January 2015, I went on a very exciting trip to the Middle East, specifically to United Arab Emirates. It was my first time, and I felt incredibly adventurous. I had been to Japan in 2002, but I was too young to fully appreciate it. The UAE, though—wow! For a girl from a small town…
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Gran Canaria 2021/2022 – My first post-pandemic trip
I visited Gran Canaria for the first time in November 2021, as soon as we were able to travel again after the long restrictions of the COVID pandemic. After so many months of lockdowns and isolation, I desperately needed a change of environment, some fresh air, and a new adventure. But honestly, I wasn’t prepared…
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Thailand 2022 and islands hopping adventure
In November 2022, I set off on a solo adventure to Thailand! I started in Phuket, where I completed my PADI Open Water Diver course. I also took a day trip to the Similan Islands, which—oh my god—are paradise on earth! From there, I headed to Phi Phi Island, which was an absolute blast. I…