Surviving (and thriving within) nomadism, from those living without a fixed home In part 1 of this series of interviews I speak to world-traveling entrepreneur and writer Gigi Griffis. In May 2012, Gigi sold her stuff, left Denver Colorado and took to the road with a growing business and a pint-sized pooch. She’s the author of seven guidebooks …
My thoughts and picks from the book I have just finished: “The Age of the Image: Redefining literacy in a world of screens” by Stephen Apkon. Part of my research for my “Words” project. Stephen Apkon’s ode to the moving picture is motivated by a love for stories and an appreciation for the skills needed to …
Of humans’ need for stories, the power of visuals and the tools we need to decipher them Read More »
From Brazil I’ve landed in tiny Celle Di San Vito, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it village in Puglia, South Italy. I’m here participating in an artistic residence working on two writing projects and dealing with my Brazil withdrawal symptoms. I had all kinds of plans to work on my project this morning. To start reading, perhaps writing questions, …
How I coped with exiting the job I hid behind Hi, I’m Greta. I’m a marketing manager. That was my opening line on meeting someone. And then I would go on to explain that I worked for the corporate office of an international hotel brand, working on branding and brand consistency management. I wore suits …
Inspired by Gigi Griffths’ (awesome travel blogger and person) day in the life posts I thought I’d pick out a Piracanga day and follow myself around with a camera and a notebook. Unfortunately I got a little excited about my day and the camera part evaporated in the evening. So I’m currently staying at Piracanga, an …
Here’s what the street carnival in São Paulo looks like. Beautiful faces, creative costumes and so many colours from Bloco Ritaleena.
So here I was in São Paulo, fresh (?) from a 14hour flight all the way from Istanbul. All of 10,583 km if the board near Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern is to be believed. I came here with very little knowledge of the place. I had not looked up the sights, I had not learnt any …
Baobba, Gustavo Tanaka and Open Business (Empresa Livre) in São Paulo Read More »
Istanbul is a place I had been fascinated by ever since I heard the story of Hagia Sofia, the church turned mosque turned museum where Christianity and Islam sit side by side above the main altar. I landed knowing but snippets about the place gathered from friends who had visited recently. Go to the Blue …
That morning (12th January) I ventured out in the company of Aybek, my hotel’s night receptionist, who is from Uzbekistan. He said he intended on visiting the Costantinople wall and could accompany me to the old town since this was close. We decided to make the most of the sunshine and walk over the bridge …
This interview from the Human film project, manages to be heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Never have I seen such insight, humility and no-nonsense attitude from a human, let alone a politician. A humble background and 7 years of solitary confinement should be politics pre-requisites. Here are a few amazing quotes, watch the full …
