Hey, I'm Nikol!

Growing up in Bulgaria gave me roots, but moving to Berlin for secondary school taught me that home isn't just one place. When I landed at Aberdeen for university, I thought I'd found my rhythm. Then came my semester abroad in Hong Kong during second year – and everything changed. One spontaneous evening at Temple Street Night Market, sharing dim sum with strangers who became friends, I realized that the best moments in life aren't planned – they're discovered.

That night at Yat Lok Restaurant, famous for its roast goose, was a turning point. The chaos, the flavors, the neon lights of Tsim Sha Tsui – Hong Kong didn't just teach me Cantonese phrases, it taught me to embrace the unexpected. A Canadian internship later added another layer to my ever-expanding world view, proving that adventure truly has no borders.

Back in Scotland, my final years at Aberdeen flew by in a blur of dissertation deadlines and spontaneous weekend trips through the Highlands. Whether organizing impromptu picnics during exam season or turning a boring Tuesday into a photo expedition around Old Aberdeen, I discovered that magic lives in the everyday moments between the big adventures.

Now, back in Berlin where my international journey began, I'm documenting this beautifully chaotic life – from recreating Hong Kong egg tarts in my German kitchen to finding the perfect café corner for writing. Because life's too short for perfect plans, and the best stories always start with "So, I had this crazy idea..."