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  • How Germany’s version of Ugly Betty inspired me to learn German

    How Germany’s version of Ugly Betty inspired me to learn German

    Last Updated on February 2, 2026 by myriamoblogger Somewhere in France, a French-speaking child sits down at the library, opens a language book, and decides that she’s going to learn how to count from 1 to 10 in German. A few hours later, the little girl memorised all the numbers…

  • Four cultural discoveries I made in 2025

    Four cultural discoveries I made in 2025

    Last Updated on January 15, 2026 by myriamoblogger Welcome to 2026! On Travelling Notes, let us start the year with a small recap of my fun cultural discoveries of 2025. ​Buckle up, here we go! The 1980 French movie ‘La Boum’, known internationally as ‘The Party’, is somewhat akin to…

  • Things I love about travel and where I want to go next

    Things I love about travel and where I want to go next

    Last Updated on January 22, 2026 by myriamoblogger Growing up, when I travelled, my excitement started at the airport. I was ‘there’ even before I stepped into the new country. In other words, I enjoyed the journey as much as the destination. Now as an adult, I admit that I…

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Where culture and discovery meet…

My Love For Ghana, My Motherland

As an adventurer and part-time traveller, I can confidently say that there’s nothing as welcoming as the warm and calm African breeze that embraces your arms and legs as you land in Ghana.

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Is Italy worth visiting? My visit to lake Como, Milan and Bellagio

My trip to Italy was a revelation. I travelled to Milan with an idea of how it could be, but I was met with surprises. Before I travelled, the city was synonymous with modernity; however, once there, I noticed that it is actually the perfect blend of old and new. 

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Croydon: The underrated London suburb

Is Croydon safe? Is Croydon in London? Is Croydon a nice place to live? These questions dominate the rankings when that side of London is concerned. It’s fair to say that this London suburb doesn’t have the best rep due to its crime rates and news headlines.

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PHOTOCLICKS

I call it ‘photo clicks’, some may call it ‘photo gallery’. In this section, I post street photos and other pictures I have taken on my trips. Come along to Vietnam, Italy and even London.

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