When I traveled to Sicily for the first time, I was excited about all the usual things that attract people there: the weather, the food, picturesque villages, and the beautiful azure water. But for me, there was one particular thing I wanted to see above all else: the medieval Norman-era churches in Palermo.

Moqueca is a tasty stew from Brazil, made with shrimp (or fish in other versions), coconut milk and a mix of veggies and spices. It is very easy to make, but my first attempt left a lot of room for improvement 😉 Preparation time: 30-40 min

Good looking and easy to make breakfast.
Preparation time: 10-15 min

In July 2024, I went to France with my daughter Amelia. She had been learning French in school, so it was a chance for her to practice the language and get a feel for the culture. For me, it was about revisiting a place I once lived in as a teenager.

The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed. On planet Earth, all available energy comes from one of three primary sources: solar, nuclear and geothermal. Throughout history, humans have converted this energy into useful forms like heat, motion or electricity. Climate change is strictly related to this energy conversion process.

In May 2024, together with my parents, I went for a 3 day trip to Istanbul. This trip marked my first return to the city since living in Turkey as a child. The place had existed only in my imagination ever since, and now it was time to confront those memories and see it anew. I took my parents along to make it a family journey, giving us a chance to reminisce about the good old days.