travelogue
#Travelogue / Embracing Swedish Midsummer: A Bangladeshi's tale of joy and belonging
As a student pursuing my master’s degree in Växjö, I found myself far from home, yet warmly embraced by the Swedish community during their festive period. My friends and I embarked on a delightful journey through the heart of Swedish Midsummer celebrations, and I am excited to share this unforgettable experience with you.
Travelogue / Journey to Jerusalem
After our spiritual journey to the Old City and West Bank, the realities of life caught up to us.
Browsing les bouquinistes of Paris
It was impossible to explore all the kisoks in a single outing, with there being 900 of these bookstalls in total hosted by around 200 sellers, straddling both sides of the Seine riverbank.
Love for the sea
You open your eyes after an all-nighter, dreading that you are still stuck in a box of an apartment, strung along with the rest of the concrete jungle you call home. Whether it is your weekend or a weekday, the never-ending incessant drowning city noise makes you contemplate on life decisions that you made oh so eagerly through your naive young self.
Sister Library discusses book on travelling as a woman
Still today, we are plagued by the most intrusive, and least sensical question asked of female solo travellers is “Are you travelling alone?”
8 new books to buy at Boi Mela this week
Historical fiction, romance, essays, and travelogues.
Reader Submission / Livraria Lello: the bookstore that inspired Flourish and Blotts
Visiting the Livaria Lello transports any Harry Potter fan to Flourish and Blotts.
Your guide to the floating guava market of Bhimruli, Pirojpur
Whenever you think of floating markets selling fresh vegetables and fruit, the Cabiao floating market in Philippines or Damnoen Saduak market of Thailand comes to mind first. In Bangladesh however, not many people know about the floating markets that are in operation in the division of Barishal, one of them is situated in Pirojpur, famous for guavas that are sold during its peak season.
Embracing Swedish Midsummer: A Bangladeshi's tale of joy and belonging
As a student pursuing my master’s degree in Växjö, I found myself far from home, yet warmly embraced by the Swedish community during their festive period. My friends and I embarked on a delightful journey through the heart of Swedish Midsummer celebrations, and I am excited to share this unforgettable experience with you.
Journey to Jerusalem
After our spiritual journey to the Old City and West Bank, the realities of life caught up to us.
Browsing les bouquinistes of Paris
It was impossible to explore all the kisoks in a single outing, with there being 900 of these bookstalls in total hosted by around 200 sellers, straddling both sides of the Seine riverbank.
Love for the sea
You open your eyes after an all-nighter, dreading that you are still stuck in a box of an apartment, strung along with the rest of the concrete jungle you call home. Whether it is your weekend or a weekday, the never-ending incessant drowning city noise makes you contemplate on life decisions that you made oh so eagerly through your naive young self.
Sister Library discusses book on travelling as a woman
Still today, we are plagued by the most intrusive, and least sensical question asked of female solo travellers is “Are you travelling alone?”
8 new books to buy at Boi Mela this week
Historical fiction, romance, essays, and travelogues.
Livraria Lello: the bookstore that inspired Flourish and Blotts
Visiting the Livaria Lello transports any Harry Potter fan to Flourish and Blotts.
Your guide to the floating guava market of Bhimruli, Pirojpur
Whenever you think of floating markets selling fresh vegetables and fruit, the Cabiao floating market in Philippines or Damnoen Saduak market of Thailand comes to mind first. In Bangladesh however, not many people know about the floating markets that are in operation in the division of Barishal, one of them is situated in Pirojpur, famous for guavas that are sold during its peak season.
