“We did this as two mates with zero real expectations. It’s busy, loud, colourful, sometimes chaotic — but that’s the magic of it. Every day felt different and we never got bored.”
“There are early mornings, long drives, and moments where you just need a quiet minute. But then you’re standing somewhere iconic or eating the best meal of your life and it balances out. It feels big and intense, but that’s kind of the point.”
“I was nervous before arriving, especially travelling solo. The first day was a sensory overload, not going to lie. But once I settled in, I started appreciating the depth of it all...the history, the people, the food. It stretched me in a good way.”
