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Hi there! I’m Radhika!

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In a former life I was a journalist and Editor of Asiana and Asiana Wedding magazines. In between I’ve lived in Italy, worked on a newspaper in Sri Lanka, spent a year’s working holiday in Australia and backpacked around Spain. There is far more to do on that front but I realise how much I missed writing so voilà, thus was born A Curlerful Mind.

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My new post on the entrepreneurial spirit in Flore

My new post on the entrepreneurial spirit in Florence's Tourism industry. Thank you Federico Tacconi, Martina Amèlie Ciampi and Andrea Oliverio for sharing your stories. The timing I know is sad because these smart hardworking guys are going through hell with covid in Italy but when this horrid virus is over they will need us. It is even more important we support people like them all over the world. Please read they are cool people and my friends. https://bit.ly/3anpobm #florence #tourisminitaly #restaurant #holidays #andràtuttobene #vacanza #italy🇮🇹 #tourguide #renaissancecity #firenze🇮🇹 #italia #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #hardworkers #travel #tourism #florenceitaly #foodie #renaissancehistory

My hands went red after clapping so much, hope you

My hands went red after clapping so much, hope yours did too. Thank you to all of the #doctors #nurses and #nhs workers on the #frontline. I wish I could do more than just a weekly clap. We know you're tired, we know you're scared, we know you haven't got enough protective equipment, we know you have to make tough decisions that might haunt you for a long long time, we know you're getting sick and sacrificing your lives for us. But you are doing an amazing job and have my eternal #respect, #admiration and #gratitude. Just keep going. #corona #pandemic2020 #nottodaysatan #keyworkers

Love in the time of #corona. To busy myself in thi

Love in the time of #corona. To busy myself in this rubbish #socialdistancing era, I have taken up some #personaldevelopment and started #theartistsway. As a prescribed activity, I went on the hunt for my 3 #creative champions. I unearthed some letters and having re read them I feel just so damn grateful.
One a poignant letter from my late Grandmother in 2007, the last link to my deceased Mum (27 years gone) and grandparents. The 2nd, an uplifting personal note from a former boss in 2008 for whom I did an unpaid internship (I had been out of work for ages and had a real crisis in confidence given #journalism wasn't going my way) and lastly a farewell letter from my dearest @soul.goodness my best #Aussie friend who practically was my lifeline and partner in crime (not literally) when I lived in #melbourne

I have kept these letters in a little folder under my bed but I will now bring them into the light and keep them forever close because they say beautiful things and recall old #memories. My Grandma has passed, my ex boss tragically lost his own wife to aggressive #cancer last December but my Aussie girl is still OK (wink wink Alison 👌🏽😉). I guess while all this time feeling lonely and somehow cast adrift, these letters remind me that there is love and kindness all around us from the most overlooked sources. Friends family, a colleague, a random person who you are yet to meet. Letters are one of love's purest expressions. So I urge you, if bored or uninspired, write a letter to someone, a good neighbour, a far away friend / relative. Trust me the moment of opening a handwritten letter is just so much fun!
#coronawontwin #letters #familylove #framily #writing #writingforwellbeing #wellbeing #weekendvibes #saturdayfun #pickupapen #penandpaper #handwriting #lonelytogether

"Loving my curls is about embracing my identity th

"Loving my curls is about embracing my identity that comes from my ancestors and no way was I going to nit-pick the very things that symbolise it. I now no longer sideline myself to keep up with Eurocentric beauty standards and that has brought with it so much peace."
My latest blog talking to fellow #curlykella Mishelle who tells Acurlerfulmind about reclaiming her ethnic roots, curls and all! Read it now: https://acurlerfulmind.co.uk/curl-interrupted/ #curlstories #naturalhairstyles #naturalhair #naturalbeauty #srilankan #srilankangirl #ethnicity #ethnicidenitity

December 17th 2019: I made the tough decision to c

December 17th 2019: I made the tough decision to cut my #sabbatical in #florenceitaly short (by 4 months). It just wasn't coming together as I had hoped. But now to see what's happened I guess there was something in the stars telling me to go and boy did I make it out in time. But in doing so I had to leave some pretty awesome people who are all there now in a nationwide lockdown. I miss them all very much and am thinking of them during this pretty insane time. Get this damn #virus outta here. 😢 #forza #italianSabbatical #fate #coronavirusitaly #amici #corona #courage #italy #italy🇮🇹 #firenze #amici #friendswithnofrontiers

Something old (re-reading Gone With the Wind) Some

Something old (re-reading Gone With the Wind) Something New (Period Power to bust my #pcos) Something Borrowed (cos after my ace trip to #istanbul I borrowed @sashiradandeniya book to learn about its history), Something Blue (my gratitude diary that keeps me #humble and #thankful for the little joys in life). Do love a good #read #reader #travelreader #traveller #bookworm #mentalhealth #womenshealth #literature #books #begrateful #curlupandread #sabbaticallife #sabbatical

Calling people who love writing and need a bit of

Calling people who love writing and need a bit of a cathartic outlet. I went to a Creative Writing for Wellbeing workshop lead by former journalist and BBC colleague Karen O'Brien. She's a wonderful life- affirming Kiwi, trained counsellor and gifted writer who wants to share the healing effect of writing using poetry and imagery within a non judgemental atmosphere. I met some lovely people from all walks of life dealing with emotional pain in some form. I can't recommend this course enough. So if you are interested in attending the next one, you can DM me your details I can send them on to Karen. #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealth #anxiety #writing #creativewriting #poetry #selfcare #friyay #creativity #community #lifeispretty

Spotted this in a toy shop. It's aimed at kids sta

Spotted this in a toy shop. It's aimed at kids starting school but I think it's wicked fun for adults too. All you do is write down your worries and then he will eat them up! #mentalhealth #anxiety #becalm #worry #selfcare #mentalhealthawareness #toys #childrenworrytoo #kidstuff #funnykidstuff #kidulthood #itwillbeokay

A very cold boat tour of the #bosphorusstrait. Fir

A very cold boat tour of the #bosphorusstrait. First bright sunny day in #istanbul taking in a very special city lined with palaces, mosques and fine looking houses overlooking the water.

Stealth mode here. The #sultan's grand hall...its

Stealth mode here. The #sultan's grand hall...its frescoed dome rivals anything I've seen in Italy and its just so ornate. I cannot stress how magnificent this room is and that chandelier! #turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul🇹🇷 #traveller #travel #citybreak #istanbul #mediterranean #architecture #palaces #dolmabahçepalace #sabbaticallife #sabbatical #

This 200-year old #palace is a #mustsee when you c

This 200-year old #palace is a #mustsee when you come to #istanbul it has the most beautiful staircase (called the Crystal staircase) and grand hall where the Sultan would receive official visitors... The #ottomanstyle is more western in style but the #eastern touch is very palpable. You can't take photos... officially (see next photo) but this is one time I really wish I could.

What lies beneath... Can you see them? #turkey🇹

What lies beneath... Can you see them? #turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul #bosphorus #traveller #nature #underthesea #wintersun #water #istanbul🇹🇷 #turquoise #crystalwaters #jellyfish

#curls on Land VS Curls at sea. I was never built

#curls on Land VS Curls at sea. I was never built for sea voyages. #thestruggleisreal #curlstories #curlykella #curlstruggles #curlyhaircare #holidaycurls #istanbul #istanbul🇹🇷 #bosphorus #travelphotography #traveller

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More examples of the beautiful #artwork in the #to

More examples of the beautiful #artwork in the #topkapi Palace in #istanbul🇹🇷. This lovely structure once housed 10,000 people made up of the Sultan and his family, his government, harem, students of art and military cadets. It's got a great collection of #ottoman armory (swords, scimitars, maxes, chain mail) and pocket watches gifted by nobles from all over the world.

I love blue and green. They are very calming and f

I love blue and green. They are very calming and for someone who suffers from acute #anxiety like me they bring relief and peace. The #mediterranean really know how to use them in their #ceramic #tile work and in #istanbul I was treated to so much of it. #colour #blue #green #turkey🇹🇷 #istanbul🇹🇷 #traveller #sabbaticallife #sabbaticalyear #sabbatical #islamicart

Bargain shopper's delight. If you like a haggle an

Bargain shopper's delight. If you like a haggle and are on the look for a nice silk rug, terracotta, ceramics or jewellery head into the endless rabbit warren of #istanbul grand bazaar. It's fascinating and brimming with all sorts of cool stuff. Just be prepared to meet your match. These guys can #hustle! #travel #traveller #haggling #istanbulturkey #shopping #10000steps

Right next to the Hagia Sophia this underground ci

Right next to the Hagia Sophia this underground cistern was built by the #byzantine emperor Justinian. Nicknamed the "sunken Palace" it can hold up to 100,00 tonnes of water. Really mystical place with sculptures of #medusa heads.

With my #italiansabbatical receding into the dista

With my #italiansabbatical receding into the distance I'm certainly not going to fritter away the rest of my year off. #istanbul🇹🇷 has been on my to go list for awhile. Its unique geographical position, ancient history, beautiful #architecture and ambient culture make for a refreshing change. The Hagia Sophia is one such example that bridges the city's eminent position in both Eastern and Western empires. It was a church for 910 years until taken over by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror and turned into a mosque. As of 1935 it was turned into a museum with beautiful 12th and 13th century #mosaic work. #travel #turkey🇹🇷 #history #art #traveller #sabbaticallife #sabbatical #citybreak #sightseeing #winterinistanbul

Who wore it better? Look number 1 is in the style

Who wore it better? Look number 1 is in the style of Alpine Winter. Look number 2 The Millennial dgaf 3) Space-age Salvador Dali ?#jimmychoo #sunglasses #saturdayvibes #messingabout #fashion

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April 23, 2018

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Finally my interview with Neel Morley is done! Only took 4 months to complete but it was a most… t.co/s9kFu4behR

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April 21, 2018

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April 15, 2018

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April 5, 2018

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