Where culinary adventures
meet heartfelt connections.

PEOPLE & PLACES

Travel for me has always been about more than just places; it’s the people, the stories, the feeling of being somewhere new but somehow feeling at home. This is a space for those moments and the special connections made along the way.

MOMENTS & MEMORIES

Over the years, I’ve met incredible people and discovered unforgettable places.
This gallery captures those special moments that have shaped my journey.

A person carrying a pink surfboard walking on a sandy beach with rocks, green hills, palm trees, and a mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.
A table set with various dishes, including a grilled steak, a bowl of chicken with herbs, a basket of fries, a cheese and olive platter, a salad with grilled meat, and glasses of wine and beer.
A group of five friends posing for a photo in a living room. Two women are sitting on a couch, one woman and one man are sitting on chairs, and another man is sitting on the floor. The man on the floor is holding a glass, and the man on the right hol
Fried appetizers with dipping sauces and glasses of water on a table at a restaurant.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white striped blouse, standing against a bright red wall, smiling with her arms crossed.
Group of people holding Portuguese egg tarts with flaky crust and caramelized top.
A dining table with pizza, drinks, and snacks, covered with a floral tablecloth, in a rustic room with textured ceilings, two hanging pendant lights, and a wall with framed abstract art.
Outdoor cafe by a river with yellow tables and chairs, umbrellas, and people dining, with a bridge in the background under a blue sky with clouds.
A woman with a bun hairstyle, wearing a black top and animal print shorts, stands on a city street next to a white vintage Fiat 500 car, holding a shopping bag and a purse.
A hand holding a cup of gelato with a cookie and a white spoon, with the cup labeled 'Pinotto il Gelato'.
Two women smiling and holding a bowl of spaghetti in a home kitchen.
An outdoor picnic table with fried fish, kimchi, salad, wine bottles, beer bottle, lemon, and disposable cups.
A seafood meal featuring a whole grilled fish with lemon wedges, cucumber slices, and cooked greens on a white oval plate. A grilled squid with the tentacles and sliced body, served on a bed of mixed salad greens with cherry tomatoes, accompanied by
A woman stands in a kitchen smiling at the camera while cooking with a large pot. The kitchen has wooden cabinets with blue panels, a wall clock, and various kitchen utensils and decorative items displayed.
Two trays of stuffed baked vegetables, including zucchini and eggplant, on an outdoor table with a garden and patio furniture in the background.
Picnic spread on a gravel surface with fried foods, salad, breadsticks, wine, beer, soft drinks, and a smartphone.
A woman preparing dough in a commercial kitchen, smiling at the camera, with kitchen utensils and appliances in the background.
Two decorative plates with a lemon slice, strawberries, and olives, a bowl of mixed diced fruit, a bag of bread, and a person in shorts at a tiled kitchen counter.
A woman with short blonde hair smiling, standing outdoors on a sunny day. She is wearing a white dress, a green jacket, and white sneakers. There are palm trees, benches, and people walking in the background with a cityscape and mountains in the dist
A white bowl of hummus topped with roasted chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, and fresh herbs on a wooden table.
Street art on a worn building wall featuring a stencil of a woman with pink hair, graffiti tags, and large black text reading 'RIKEZA'. The wall has cracked, weathered surfaces, and there are tram tracks on the cobblestone street in front.
A group of people playing cards outdoors on a small round table with a green and white wicker pattern. The table has a spread of playing cards, including queens, and people are seated on wicker chairs with other items like cigarettes and drinks nearb
Collection of vintage metal kitchen gadgets including multiple octagonal and round handles, knobs, and small containers, mounted on a wall below a carved wooden panel.
Outdoor table with food items, including a plate with roasted vegetables, a bottle of sparkling wine, and a wooden cutting board with lemons and oranges. The table has an orange, rusty surface and is surrounded by greenery and stone ground.
A small, round decorative plate with a wooden rim, featuring an illustration of a protea flower with green leaves, labeled "South Africa".
A white building with a quote painted on the wall that says, 'A smooth sea never made a skilled pirate,' set against a backdrop of rocks and greenery under a clear blue sky.
Group of six women and one man sitting at a round table in a restaurant, smiling, with salads and pizza on the table, drinks, and a large leafy plant behind them.
Six glasses of coffee topped with cinnamon and coffee beans on a white marble round table outside.
A beachside meal with fish, vegetables, and dips on white plates, with hands reaching for food and a glass of white wine in the background.
Person wearing white sneakers and white pants walking on a reddish-brown dirt trail with small rocks and green bushes on the side.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and standing in front of a wooden door in an indoor setting, surrounded by decorated walls and staircase.
Two women sitting at an outdoor dining table with bowls of pasta and glasses of white wine, smiling at the camera.
Three women smiling at a table outdoors during the evening, with plates of pasta and glasses of rosé wine, enjoying a social meal.