Oktoberfest is just one of those classic European bucket list items that most people want to do in their 20s and 30s. I had an image in my mind formulated as a result of a number of Oktoberfest-inspired nights I had been to in London over the years – boisterous, sticky pubs with university students…
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I am a 20-something technology marketer living in London. I created Nook and Cranny, a travel and lifestyle blog because I seek weird, wonderful and authentic experiences everywhere, and wanted to share them with the world. I love good food, ‘secret’ experiences, colourful places, quirky sights, cheap collectibles, pretty desserts, concrete jungles, blue waters and rich history. I have a weakness for great views (especially if it comes with great food). I would cram in a city break every weekend if I could, and I spend all my spare time researching new places, restaurants, pop-ups and boutique hotels.
Naughty and Nice: Amsterdam
Amsterdam is my most-visited European city. In the last 6 years, I have been to Amsterdam over 10 times and have loved every single visit! It has such a notorious reputation – and yes – for first-timers it is certainly liberating. But once you get that bit out of your system, you truly start to…
The layovers: Washington D.C. and Atlanta
I have recently been obsessed with Anthony Bourdain’s show ‘The Layover’. Bourdain was and is an absolute legend, and this show is one of his most interesting ones as it shows you how to make the most of your much-dreaded layover in some of the most exciting cities in the world. For me personally, layovers…
Top 30: Summer in New York experiences
This year I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to New York to begin studies at Columbia Business School. I was super excited as not only is it an Ivy League business school, but it is also in the greatest and my favourite city in the world! I got to spend a…
Winter wonderland: Iceland
Snow, ice, freezing conditions. Though the thought of this elicits fear and dread in most people, I am the person who loves winter! It is my favourite season, and growing up in a hot country, I always had this fascination with snow. Therefore it is only fair for me to choose one of the coldest…
Top 50: Favourite New York experiences
The Big Apple has been top of my bucket list since I was a child. I have always dreamt of visiting and experiencing everything I had watched and read about this amazing city. Living in London, I always found it more convenient to visit European cities for holidays, given the proximity and cheap fares. But…
Of Souks and Spices: Marrakesh مراكش
And so much more… The Lonely Planet guide to Marrakesh says “Prepare for your senses to be slapped”, referring to the assault on the senses one can experience here. Even though you try your hardest not to, there is something about this Northern African city that transports you back to a realm of magic lanterns…
Honeymooning in Paradise: Bali
My husband and I tied the knot last year in November in India. As soon as the wedding date was firmed up, my first task was to start planning the honeymoon. I knew that after a multi-city 4-day affair, I would be ready to retreat into tranquillity! As we were getting married in India, we…
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