About Sonia

Sonia September 22, 2019 24 Comments
Hi! My name is Sonia. I am a Czech currently based in Hong Kong where I relocated after a wonderful six years in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I am eternally grateful for this shift in my life as its timing couldn't have been better. It's been an amazing ride so far and I hope I can bring more stories from my new home to you soon.  When I started blogging a few years ago, purely for fun, I had no...

Time capsule with Lono WILD

Sonia June 8, 2026 0 Comments
It's been over a year since my journey with the amazing Lono Wild started and so I felt compelled to write another post about this amazing model because quite frankly, without it my travels wouldn't have been so smooth and even memorable. Honestly, Lono Wild is the absolute best when it comes to all things travel, comfort, and even style and fashion. I love how Lono Wild has carried me through...

Okinawa Omakase – Part 3

Sonia May 14, 2026 0 Comments
This post was supposed to be a raving review of my awesome holiday in Tokashiki, another great Okinawan island. But as with everything in life, sometimes we plan and expect while the universe has a different idea. So instead of enjoying the ocean vibe on a serene beach I was somewhat begrudgingly redirected to Naha. Once I however saw all the delights that Naha had to offer me, my spirits quickly...

Bangkok redefined

Sonia March 1, 2026 0 Comments
After my initial bumps on the road of my Thai exploration I never thought I'd would reconnect with the place. There was always this strange feeling of distance. And even with more visits, which served mostly as transitions to other parts of Thailand, I could feel I liked the place a bit more but still wouldn't connect. Often, many experiences in this bustling metropolis would fade away. But then...
LONO Ezy and Fiery shot while I am standing

My barefoot LONO family is getting bigger!

Sonia November 17, 2025 0 Comments
I know I claimed about a year ago that I am an aspiring minimalist but when it comes to shoes, correction LONOs, there is really never enough of them! So this November my already quite big Lono family welcomed two newcomers - Ezy Beige and Lono Flow Fiery. Yes, my barefoot LONO family is getting bigger! I bought Ezy to see if the promised slip-on and hands-free really works and Fiery Flow to try...

Jeju – my ultimate Korean dolce vita

Sonia October 14, 2025 0 Comments
In my early days of travel, I was adamant on never revisiting a place. Going somewhere twice seemed like the most serious of sins in my unwritten traveller’s code. For my restless and exploration-hungry soul it felt like going backwards. These days, however, some destinations leave me with a burning desire to return as soon as possible. Clearly, I am changing. Or might it be Jeju that triggered...

Sri Lanka I long for you, but …

Sonia September 8, 2025 0 Comments
As suggested by the nostalgic and slightly ambiguous entrée, Sri Lanka and I have a strange relationship. In Malaysia I heavily ignored the country (silly me), my mojo whispering to me not now, not yet, maybe another time. Then booking a trip in Hong Kong led to a cancellation. By this point, I really started to believe the universe was sending me signs not to visit, making me fearful and...
Lono Wild shot on a sculpture of female body

Lono WILD on Jeju ride

Sonia July 6, 2025 0 Comments
Lono Wild You took my heart On Jeju ride Through its every part Far and wide You were my guide From waterfalls, ocean and hills You took me to all the thrills With the grace and comfort You always hide In every step and every stride I love you so much, Lono WILD!   Yes, I know. It's pathetic to be writing poems for shoes. Well, judge me all you want but I can't help it! Honestly, if one day...

I fell hard for Lono WILD – Sri Lanka

Sonia June 8, 2025 0 Comments
It was almost depressing. Two pairs of Lono Flow at home, one big love story, a great honeymoon behind us, and it suddenly felt like it's almost over. Could this really be the end of it? But this sulky mood was not supposed to linger for too long. A couple of days into my not-enough-Lono-in-my-life melancholia I woke up to an email. I couldn't believe it! Lono asked me to review another pair!...

Okinawa Omakase – Part 2

Sonia May 15, 2025 0 Comments
While Zamami tapped into my childhood self, Ishigaki reinforced the free animal that resides in me and looks for every opportunity to broaden its horizons. Even though Japanese culture is filled with restrictions and expectations, as a visitor to Ishigaki you will probably not feel this in any significant way. Also this island will greet you with pristine nature, addictive quietness, and...

Okinawa Omakase – Part 1

Sonia April 29, 2025 0 Comments
Acquaintance: 'Ever been to Japan?' Me: 'No, it's not my style'. Talking about travel and inspiring journeys goes on, along with drinking and having fun until it's time to say goodbye to my new random and temporary friends. Acquaintance: 'It was lovely chatting to you. Me: 'Likewise'. Acquaintance leans forward: 'And don't write off Japan completely. I think it could offer you a new...