As an indecisive 4, we ran though the raining streets on the first night to find somewhere to eat. We ended up in the coolest ramen bar, which is perfect as me and Cee-Jay are obsessed with it. We dried off and then wandered to find a later night snack.

At the beginning of 2024, I set off on my second solo trip abroad. I wanted to feel independent, free, and open to whatever is coming my way. The start of the year is usually gloomy — that post-holiday slump where winter feels never-ending — so this escape felt exactly like what I needed.