PERIPATETIC.LIFE

peripatetic /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/ adjective: travelling from place to place, for relatively short periods.

Category: Travel

  • The Latin Spirit

    It is a strange sensation adapting to the warmer climate and knowing you will not be having a white Christmas. Leading up to Christmas I was not feeling the Christmas spirit and was feeling somewhat lost without my rather a faithful companion, snow. Everybody who knows me knows I love snow, especially at winter time.…

  • My Roman Adventure

    Rome. The capital city of Italy known as the eternal city, as it goes back to the early years of civilization. The Romans believed that their city was founded in the year 753 BC although modern historians believe it was the year 625 BC. With thanks to the Roman era and its history, Rome is…

  • Conquering Mt. Vesuvius

    While backpacking in Italy, I had to visit the famous volcano that destroyed the city known as Pompeii, situated in Naples. My ‘obsession’ with Pompeii began ever since I read a book about it in Primary school. Since then I’ve always wanted to visit the famous ruins, making my dream come true last summer. My…

  • Capri ‘sun’ Island

      Capri, the small island in Italy. Where many rich actors and celebrities live. Home to stars such as the inventor of Nutella (a true legend) and Faye Dunaway, a stunning actress. It was home to many more, such, not forgetting Hollywood actress turned Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. This tiny island is home to a…

  • Being a backpacker

    Being a backpacker requires much preparation! From remembering to include all the necessities in your backpack to making sure you know where to go next, and what time to catch your manner of transportation. To see a lot of the things the country has to offer in a short span of time you need to…

  • Keeping yourself looking and feeling awesome while travelling

    When travelling especially for long distances and having various stops around the world, it can leave you feeling exhausted and that can show, immensely! Your skin can feel dry and undereye bags can begin to show. This is a sign that you’ve got to look after yourself. Don’t let yourself think it is not important…

  • Being a travel ‘addict’

    If there is such a term, then sign me up for it! This post is a little out of my ordinary writing style. Here’s a little bit about me which I would like to share with the world. My passion for travelling began since a young age. Pretty much as soon as I was born.…

  • My time in Sao Paulo

    Visiting the only part of South America where speaking the language was a barrier for myself, made me feel like an actual tourist again! Brazil is seen to be progressing rapidly, and this can be seen by the divide the rich and poor show. The middle class is virtually non-existent. You either have the money…

  • Walking through history (Pompeii)

    The ruins of Pompeii have got to be one of the most fascinating historical sites in the world. When vesuvius struck this vibrant Italian city of Naples in 79 AD, the city could be said that it is frozen in time. We have the terrified corpses buried in the volcanic ash to remind us and feel…