When I got back from Istanbul in November 2023, I was ready to wrap up the year… that was, until we got another call! *drumroll* We had to be in Ethiopia the week leading up to Christmas. Although I’ve transited through the capital Addis Ababa several times, this would be my first actual visit to… Continue reading Running in Bishoftu, Ethiopia
How I wish I could have tried all the scrumptious street food with such tantalising scents as I walked through Istanbul … As this writer suggests, “Istanbul is a goldmine of culinary variety” – from simit, the freshly baked, molasses-dipped and sesame-crusted dough to balık-ekmek, the popular fish sandwiches to Ytantuni, a thin tortilla with beef, tomatoes,… Continue reading Three Iconic Street Foods in Istanbul | Gluten Free Diaries
I had several incredible travel experiences in 2023, mostly for my work in Ghana, where I grabbed every opportunity to run, walk, hike and even race! My last visit to Ghana was in August and by then I thought there’d be no more travel in 2023. But as luck would have it, in October, I… Continue reading Running in Istanbul, Türkiye
Was it all just fake news?! We were told Botswana was going to experience a record-breaking warm winter. And right up until the end of May this certainly seemed to be the case. Then BOOM! June arrived and we were all shocked. I cannot remember the last time we have experienced such low temperatures (1˚C… Continue reading What’s MOTIVATING Me to Run This Winter?
I started blogging over seven years ago. I’d always loved writing so it was something I had long wanted to do. But I spent many years not knowing what I should write about. I didn’t feel I had enough expertise for a mummy-type blog. With two young kids, I didn’t get around much to have… Continue reading Why I Blog | Why I Stopped
The Gaborone Runner 