Katerina Petrou
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Combining my passions of travelling, food, poetry and photography, I welcome you to read my stories.
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Where I Return To Eat In London Over and Over Again
There are countless places to eat in central London. Though, despite my curiosity to try new flavours and experiences, I find myself returning to familiar faces and dishes. When I venture into the big city, there are a few places that have become trustworthy favourites where I am guaranteed good food and a good time.
By Katerina Petrou9 months ago in Feast
Exploring Russell Square
Since the beginning of autumn, I have been attending an evening university in Russell Square. As I walk to and from my lectures, buildings I have not ever seen before catch my eye. I think to myself as I pass them, I would like to go here one day. But, I never do. After finishing eight hours of work to then sit in a lecture hall for three hours, my main concern is getting to the tube station, to my car and, then, home as soon as possible.
By Katerina Petrou10 months ago in Wander
Falling Out Of Love With London
It had been a while since we went on a night out. I bought my first leopard print dress for the occasion. Rarely do I feel comfortable with the glamour in my appearance amplified - hair curled and up, lips lined and dark. Though, I had been listening to music as of late that made my blood pulse with an urge to dance - to feel it in my veins as opposed to just through my earphones.
By Katerina Petrou10 months ago in Wander
A Local's Guide To Visiting Covent Garden
The Covent Garden Piazza is a home for a diverse family of people. With designer shops, street performers, a rooftop pub and a church all within immediate proximity to one another, there is always something to be found in Covent Garden that will speak to you. As somebody who visits the location often, I have compiled a list of my favourite places to endeavour for the perfect day in Covent Garden. Some of the spots do venture into its neighbours, Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, but everything can be visited within a short walking distance. If all you have is one day in Covent Garden, make it one to remember!
By Katerina Petrou10 months ago in Wander
Let Her Write
Today, I turn twenty-three. For the past month, at least, I have been attempting to construct a plan of extravagance for the day, the weekend, perhaps even the week after. Something bold that tells strangers, Look at me! I am celebrating something in my life! Perhaps I would wear a dress and perhaps I would dance a little.
By Katerina Petrou10 months ago in Wander
Family Traditions Remain As Families Change
You probably know what the "holiday blues" are. Well, when I returned from a week in Greece not so long ago, I think what I experienced was the "depression". Despite how dramatic and privileged this sounds, I felt a happiness during that week that I had not felt for a very long time. It was like an existential release that, when I came down from such a high and back into routine, morphed into an existential crisis. I had not realised how bad things had gotten until I took a step back from it. My soul felt empty, and my stomach definitely was as I could not form an appetite the entire following day. The daylight was beginning to dim and I emerged from my bed to find a large pot of soupa avgolemono resting on the stove with open arms. It took me months to return to neutral ground after hitting such a low. Though, for that short while as I slurped on a bowl of soup watching the television, I felt comfortable.
By Katerina Petrou11 months ago in Feast
Learning To Live In Prague
Our bus from the airport to the city centre was missed by seconds. I ran, I screamed, I waved my arms frantically - the bus driver was having none of it. Although my sister and I waited for half of an hour for the next bus to arrive, I would not let it spoil my mood. Skin faced towards the sun, bursting through the frosted air, I thought to myself, I am still in Prague.
By Katerina Petrou11 months ago in Wander
