Birthday in Tenerife (part 1)

Birthday in Tenerife (part 1). I didn’t have high expectations for my upcoming trip to Tenerife on the early days of March. I just wanted a warm place to celebrate my birthday. So I googled…

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Stay at Home

It’s hard to believe how everyday life has changed the past weeks. I decided to stay at home not so much because I am afraid in case I catch coronavirus. I decided to stay at…

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Christmas in Athens

Christmas in Athens. This year it is pure magic! It is transformed into a festive scene with many events, activities and a jolly atmosphere that gave Athens a merry atmosphere! Syntagma square, which is the…

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10 reasons to visit London in autumn

10 reasons to visit London in autumn. Autumn in London!  There’s always a good excuse to visit London all year round. It’s the city itself that is so inviting with millions of things to do…

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School of Rock

One of the things London is best known for, is its West End shows. And it’s for a reason. They rock! (ok most of them)! Even the ones that aren’t absolutely fabulous, the production is…

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A day in Hampstead Heath

A day in Hampstead Heath. It’s been quite a while since I wrote about London’s parks. My  last blog post was about two years ago at Regent’s park.  So a bit far away from buzzing…

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Chania by night – where to eat and drink

Chania by night – where to eat and drink. It’s a September night and I am sitting on the sofa of my studio apartment, organising my summer photos. Seems like summer holidays and warm nights…

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Välkommen till Chania

Välkommen till Chania. I know Frida ever since we were teenagers. Before social media was even a thing, we were pen pals. We had exchanged some letters before she and her parents came to Athens…

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The Beatles crosswalk in Abbey Road

The Beatles crosswalk in Abbey Road. I grew up listening to oldies and rock music of the 60s and 70s. My dad used to play The Beatles albums and other rock bands ever since i…

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A day in Mayfield Lavender Farm

A day in Mayfield Lavender Farm. It’s all over social media. Every year about this time. This perfect purple colour that inundates the Instagram feeds with images of lavender farms. It captivated me. And I…

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Dinner at the Shard

Dinner at The Shard. The Shard was on my list ever since I came to London. Until now, I had only visited Sky Garden, which is public space garden on the 37th floor at 20…

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Secret Cinema presents Casino Royale

My name is Bouvet. Joelle Bouvet.

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The ultimate guide to Athens by a local

The ultimate guide to Athens by a local. Athens is considered by many people, a short visit before landing to one of the Greek islands. This is normally 1-2 days max. But keep in mind…

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