PERIPATETIC.LIFE

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

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  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • Inside the Louvre

    Not only is the building itself an architectural beauty, with all the art, sculpture and history inside a glass pyramid, you also have the Louvre Palace surrounding the Louvre. The building used to be a simple fortress in the medieval era but later transformed to become a Palace during the Renaissance. So much history to…

  • 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…

  • Hidden treasures of Peru

    Visiting Peru? To visit Machu Picchu or to wander through the country’s hidden gems? Machu Picchu, Cusco, is the one landmark and attraction people think about whenever you mention Peru. The country, bustling with tradition, award winning cuisine, tropical weather, love of the Peruvian step horses and warm-hearted people. I have been spending the last…

  • Easter Island – An Island with both beauty and brains

    Recently I’ve left the island, and I am already planning my next trip in the future! The aspect that initially drew me towards visiting, this culturally rich paradise, was their mysterious stories and theories linked with their famous ‘bodies’ or ‘human-faced statues’ best known to be Moai. These statues were a symbol that represented their…

  • 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…

  • A walk through West Yorkshire – Harden waterfall

      Yorkshire is renowned for its scenic countryside and acres of green land that seem to go on for infinity. The air you breathe is as fresh as it was when nothing corrupted the Earth’s complex ecosystem. The village of Harden is no exception to natural beauty and its compelling waterfall can be overwhelming for…