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Cusco, Peru is a city known for its rich history and culture, but it's also home to a lively party scene. From bustling bars to trendy clubs, Cusco offers a variety of options for those looking to experience the city's nightlife. Plaza de Armas: A Popular Spot for Nightlife One of the most popular areas for nightlife in Cusco is the Plaza de Armas. This main square in the historic city center is home to a range of bars and restaurants with outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying a drink or a bite to eat while people-watching and taking in the atmosphere. Many of these venues also offer live music, showcasing local talent and adding to the festive ambiance. Bars in Cusco: Relaxed Drinking in a Historic Setting For those looking for a more laid-back experience, Cusco has plenty of bars to choose from. These bars range from traditional to modern, and often offer unique atmospheres to enjoy a drink. Many of these bars are located in historic buildings, providing a unique backdrop to ...

                                     Photo: Lima, Peru When travelling to Peru, especially as a backpacker one needs to plan carefully for the trip. As I had followed these following tips my trip was hassle free, so here we go:   1.       Get your necessary vaccines beforehand, e.g. Yellow fever, Cholera, Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus. 2.       As a backpacker I would recommend for 1 month trip bring like 1-2 week’s worth of clothes because the hostels or nearby will have laundry services. 3.       Pack your clothes with layers so it does that take up space in backpack, so for example t-shirt, light sweater, ticker jacket and then a shell winter jacket with lining 4.       Space saver bags, these made my travelling so much easier and organized, so totally recommend using 5.    ...

  Puerto Maldonado,   I would love to start a series on my trip to Peru recently, this was my first time to Peru (as a matter of fact my first time to South America   ) and after arriving to Lima, our first stop was in Puerto Maldonado.     Puerto Maldonado is of a tropical climate and it was so hot and humid there, lots of sunblock and as less clothes as possible. There we decided to take some day trips and it was so amazing, I think this is closest we would get to experience was the Amazon rainforest is like. It gave the me the same type of vibes a Caribbean island would.     The food was amazing, we ate a restaurant called Burgos, this restaurant is a total recommend, as it is totally clean and there is no risk of food issues. I selected the Patarascha which is a fish dish and the fish delicacy is  wrapped in something like banana leaves which is called Hoja de bijou and the small ball are made from banana called Tacacho. Then we had side...

 (Photo: Yacimiento Fósil, Paracas, Peru) Where will this world take me, I long to see a world that I can’t grasp firmly with my hands, I long to make intimate connections to understand the human mind. I strive to see a world like it has never been seen before, to see the art. Take a longer look at the stroke of an artist painting, not only pausing for a few minutes, but to be drawn into a world of understanding and expression.    I feel to feel, I feel to express, the manifestation of the pain itself into beautiful art and poetry, let evolve let it take course let it move to the rhythm of the soul healing beneath, thus transforming the soul into to perfection, into perfect peace.   Knowing that I will not be clenched by his dark hands, I will break free conquering, smiling, no control I say. I look forward with great resilience and an attitude of happiness none cannot change, transforming to who I am a definite, permanent, confident I and confident me, never to be a...

  It is has been a while since I have return to blogging, many things have occurred during the past year. I have moved once again and have used the past year to make myself acclimatized to a new culture and new language. This has been my fourth country and the sixth city that I have lived in.   With this in mind, I reflect on the need to make connections with locals, assimilate to their cultural nuances. For the first time in my life, I am no longer eager to meet new people, I am no longer interested in answering the same questions, where are you from? what is your job? Why did you choose to come here?  I think due to the fact that these new acquaintances will only remain in your life momentarily until you make the next move.   The long-term relationships that I have had and still maintain I will keep in my heart, however I wonder if I have room for more, as basic introductions and social gatherings seem mundane, repetitive and emotionally exhausting.   I t...

I wanted to travel to Jamaica to see my family, enjoy the sunshine, eat some yummy food and just be home. However,  life had other plans, COVID-19  ruined my intentions to be home :-(. Nevertheless, I had my vacation days and needed to use them. So how about vacationing in my city, Prague :-). I decided to venture to all the places that I have never got the time to visit in Prague. The first place was the Lobkowicz Palace, I was one of the few visitors there, many of times in the different room I was alone, and so I got the opportunity to experience the authenticity of the palace and its art pieces without the bustling of the many tourists that often visit Prague. Some of the fascinating aspects I observed was how the  Lobkowicz family has retained its heritage for hundreds of years. This just got me thinking that if it wasn’t for slavery probably I would have been able to trace my lineage and have many stories passed down to me, as displayed in Lobkowicz Palace. Another ...

  It has been months since I have watched a movie in its entirety, at the suggestion of my dear sister I decided to watch the film Crazy Rich Asian. This movie has parallelled my life in a way I didn’t expect. The movie begins with a Singaporean family walking into a hotel trying to check into their accommodation, however, due to the prejudices of the receptionists, the family is not allowed to check-in. It is only after a phone call from the madam in the family, that it is realised that she is the new owner of the hotel. Why did these white nationals immediately assume that this Singaporean family was not good enough? The world is greatly flawed and all seem to have the notion that we are better than someone else, that a person should fit in a certain box and only in a certain box. White supremacy, discrimination and racism are a part of the greatest misconstrued ideas that entire our world experiences. A person, if they don’t fit into a box, has to prove themselves that they dese...

Many months ago I watched the Jamaican film, The Answer, starring Charles Hyatt, and thought it would be a great film to reflect on, being as it is a treasure from my island. With the various happenings in my life, the reflection was placed on hold, but now I see the reason why it has been delayed. The current black protests in America have (George Floyd killing) rung home the movie The Answer which features a young lad travelling all the way from England to find his grandfather and to find some answers to who he is as a black man and where he belongs. Everyone wants to belong, however living in a world of white supremacy has racism felt not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. How can we be born into a society where we as black women and men are hated and dumbed down before we ever get a chance to succeed. You see the young lad, Felix Cameron makes his way to the Macka tree community to find his grandfather Mas Jo. The grandfather has not had contact with his daughter(Felix’...

As the main focus of my blog has been on the artistic style of life, I consider at this moment how could I reflect on a moment such as this, the time of the Coronavirus Pandemic. A time when a virus has invaded our species and seeks to kill the most vulnerable, leaving in its path, destruction and pain. This virus is not a respecter of person, religion or race, an invisible enemy. This crisis reminds me of the movies, where there is some infectious disease, the whole world is infected and the race to save the human species begins, and where politicians and scientists are in a state of confusion as they try to combat the unknown. How is it possible to fight the wind as it throws its punches? Impossible, right? Sadly this is not a movie, but it is our reality, from supermarkets being flooded by anxious shoppers, hospital systems being overloaded, too many deaths, to leaders demonstrating their ability or inability to lead and protect their citizens. The world is in a st...

We try to understand, but is that really necessary to become sympathetic or empathetic to one's pain? This is the theme that underscored the recent documentary Self-portrait, based on the life story of the renowned photographer Lena Marie Fossen, who struggled with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Lena’s anorexia began at 10 years old, when she decided that she wanted to remain a child and not grow up, why she came to this conclusion was never addressed in the documentary. I think to some extent all of us are nostalgic to our childhood, a time of innocence, being carefree, being protected and no worries at all, perhaps in some way she wanted to hold onto this time. However, her decision to remain a child spiralled into 23 years of struggle with the disease and mental illness anorexia nervosa. As you see her child-like frame speak to the camera, you see in the same moment someone so strong but at the same time so desperately weak. Her thoughts are conflicted, a...

The  Gulliver Airship (DOX) I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to visit the Dox Museum yesterday and not only did I experience VR(Virtual Reality) but also VR in 360 degrees. The museum itself is interesting as it’s architecture aims at people getting lost, there are even signs :-) which say “You first need to get lost to find yourself”. I can say that it is the first museum I have ever been so disoriented, even after being given directions twice :-), I guess this is a part of the fun and experience. The first VR experience I had was watching the Dark World, which focused on how the worms survive and thrive in the gold mines of South Africa. The second experience was watching the short documentaries with the VR 360. The short documentaries focus on the theme “No Man’s Land” the first highlights the border crossing in Cyprus, and that people do not visit the entire island of Cyprus because of the border crossing that divide...

Hi, take a look at Vysehrad at night, if you a visiting Prague, go for walk during the night at Vysehrad, it is simply breath-taking and not many people around ( perfect for a couple’s date :-) ).

About to enter the Rijksmuseum :-) What an amazing experience! If you plan on visiting the Rijksmuseum, prepare to see many paintings, artefacts from centuries ago, and also prepare to spend 4 -5 hours :-). As with most museums in Amsterdam, you are able to book your tickets online. I wanted to experience this museum on my last day in Amsterdam, and I am so grateful I did. Per recommendation, I began my tour on the second floor, which had Rembrandt paintings from the 1600s. As I saw the photos I came across several interesting facts, people of those times thought that tobacco was healthy and that they had unique cups where they played interesting games (the Dutch as in many European cultures, like to drink :-) ). Another thing I noticed was that many paintings were influenced by biblical stories, such as the story of “Adam and Eve”.  Drinking games cups The museum also focuses on the colonial times of the Dutch. I learned the sad truth of how the Dutch would...

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), Peter Paul Rubens, 1630 - 1640 Visiting the Rijksmuseum, this is the picture that stood out most to me. As I sat there I wondered to myself what could be the story behind this old man sucking on a woman’s breast. The breast of a woman is normally so sexualized, but as I was to find out later that her breast represented nourishment and saving a life. The story goes as follows, Cimon, the old man, is condemned to death by hunger, I am not sure what actions of his resulted in this punishment, however, he is sentenced to death by starvation. Not wanting to see her father suffer, his daughter chooses to secretly breastfeed her father each day as she visits him, so as not to let him die. When she is caught by the guards, and put to the courts, her father is set free because of her dutifulness as a daughter and the love she has bestowed on her father. This story is touching to be as it reflects the bond between a father and a child. Not...

The celebrated VanGogh, I have heard of this famous artist for many years, and to have the opportunity to visit  Amsterdam and to see his works, was a privilege in and of itself. The museum is beautifully laid out and even though the average time spent is 1,5 hrs, I could easily spend 4 to 5 hours trapped in time, looking at his thick strokes and seeing his message form with each line. Van Gogh, grew up in a time when Amsterdam was bustling with artists, to make yourself stand out, most artists committed to a specific genre of art, from painting only portraits, still life, to painting cheese ( Amsterdam is known for its cheese :-) ). For Van Gogh, he started out painting self-portraits, particularly because he could not afford models. Van Gogh self-portraits All of his self-portraits had different features, and probably they were indicative of what he was feeling at the time. Interesting for me was how he named his paintings, and the Dutch straightforwardness exemplifi...