Inside a Mind

Category: Adventures

  • Berlin Cathedral

    On the Friday of the first week of classes, I was super excited to attend a class on Postcolonialism in the Middle East – something perfect for my Master’s Dissertation (Theoretical Perspectives of Human Rights in the Middle East – including Postcolonial theory). Sadly, I was an unorganised mess and got the time of the…

  • Best Restaurants in Barcelona

    Born Voraz Carrer de la Princesa, 33 A great and friendly restaurant in El Born, serving classic Spanish dishes with contemporary twists. They also change the menu fairly regularly, but classics such as padron peppers and patatas bravas always remain. Milk Bistro Carrer d’en Gignàs, 21 Found in the Gothic Quarter, this bistro is small…

  • East Side Gallery, Berlin

    The famous East Side Gallery! It features the remains of the Berlin Wall, turned into works of art by various artists from all over the world – to represent hope, change, and dreams of a better world. Some featured inspirational quotes, some were more obviously political than others, some were darker in theme than others.…

  • Berlin is my new home

    This month marks the beginning of my Erasmus+ exchange at Freie Universitat in Berlin! It is the one semester, so only until February/March, and it means that I will experience true winter after a year in sunny Barcelona… I enrolled today after arriving yesterday, and then decided to explore the city with my camera. It…

  • Leeds West Indian Carnival 2017

    It was the 50th year of the carnival, located in the Chapeltown area of Leeds, not far from my Granny’s house. Older than Notting Hill Carnival, but the meaning is the same – to celebrate the rich and varied culture of the West Indies region. Many moved to the UK years ago but have been…

  • Best Bars in Barcelona

    I started writing this post before the news of the attack. To target tourists, and a beautiful city, is horrible. But it should never put people off from having fun in this city – not that I think it ever will. Tripode Passeig del Born, 17 A small but nicely decorated bar – it quickly…

  • Whitby

    As a post-birthday treat my Mum and her boyfriend took me on a day trip to Whitby, North Yorkshire. I haven’t been in years, but it is a picturesque seaside town. There are the famous 199 steps up to the church and well known abbey. The abbey is famous because of Bram Stoker’s Dracula – it was…

  • Montjuic

    Montjuic is a hill that sits above Barcelona – looking out to the sea and the city. You can either get the cable cars up and enjoy the views, or for a metro ride the funicular. Entry into the castle on the top is cheap, but there is also plenty to wander around and take…

  • Tibidabo

    I have finished  my masters degree! Except for my dissertation, and an extra semester in Berlin (!!!) come October. But for IBEI, and Barcelona, I only now have to twiddle my thumbs. So I went to twiddle my thumbs at Tibidabo, a mountain which overlooks the city of Barcelona. At the top you can find…

  • A return trip to London!

    DO I MISS LONDON. I haven’t seen it properly since I left 2 years ago, except for a couple of overnight stays, which have both left me emotional to be back in a city which shaped me so much. So for a last trip with my BCN friends, I couldn’t wait to show them my…