My Southampton

  • Boost Your Immune System with Gaia’s Help

    Boost Your Immune System with Gaia’s Help

    In January, I need all the help I can get to boost my immune system.Visiting Gaia at Carlton Place has become my go-to for immune support because of their quality products and helpful staff. https://www.gaiahealthstore.co.uk/Not only can I get the best quality products, but Emma is always there to help with the best choices and

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  • Weekend vibe in Southampton

    Weekend vibe in Southampton

    I trust the Universe to support me in what is most needed. This weekend was no exception. I am moving home, which means packing, cleaning, planning, and de-cluttering. A fun weekend was exactly what my inner child had been longing for. It was a weekend filled with all the things I love—vintage shopping, great food,

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  • Southampton Vibe – Carlton Place Market and Music in the City

    Southampton Vibe – Carlton Place Market and Music in the City

    What a fantastic weekend filled with things that I love – local market and live music. Southampton’s Music in the City event this year is an incredible celebration of music, boasting a diverse lineup of 350 acts in over 50 venues across the city. It’s a musical journey you wouldn’t want to miss. I started

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  • My favourite Zen places in Southampton.

    My favourite Zen places in Southampton.

    It has been a year and 6 months since I moved to Southampton. I am in love with this amazing place and always passionate about sharing it with others. I want more people to spend time getting to know Southampton. There is still so much more to learn and explore, but I wanted to share

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  • Street Art Festival in Southampton.

    Street Art Festival in Southampton.

    Southampton supports creativity in all varieties.And the Multi-Stories event organised by Southampton Forward https://southamptonforward.org.uk/multi-stories-2025/ was a living proof of that.This weekend, Westquay Multi-Storey Car Park was transformed into a massive platform for street art, a unique shopping experience, skating, great music, street food, and creative workshops.What is usually a regular parking space became vibrant and fun with mind-blowing

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  • Private View of Seeing the Unseen in the Gallery Grounds

    Private View of Seeing the Unseen in the Gallery Grounds

    Whenever I am invited to the openings in the Gallery Grounds, I always find the time to attend. Gallery Grounds, a new art gallery, located in Vincent’s Walk. It is also a part of Coffeology coffee shop that is known for its unique blend of coffee, amazing interior design, and beautiful cakes Coffeology. This time it was a private view of Seeing the Unseen – An exhibition exploring hidden narratives, quiet resilience, and the layers beneath the visible. I always encourage reflection,

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  • Flo’s Flea Market

    Flo’s Flea Market

    I love all things vintage, markets and I love being in the company of high-energy, like-minded people passionate about what they do. Hence, I am a Flo’s Flea Market regular at the beautiful The Design Chapel, Cemetery Road, Southampton https://www.ichapel.co.uk/. It’s a converted 1840s chapel on the Common.Its owner’s love of live music, arts, and

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  • Whisky tasting in Southampton

    Whisky tasting in Southampton

    I am always looking for something different to do in Southampton.And I was interested to learn more about good whisky.Whisky has never been my choice of drink, but later, I realised that I just hadn’t tried the right type, and I was curious to explore. So when I randomly came across a whisky-tasting event, “A

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  • Gallery opening in Southampton

    Gallery opening in Southampton

    I love art, I love the positive energy and interesting people. Friday night I was in the right place for all this at the Heko Abstract Art Exhibition opening. Gallery Grounds, a new art gallery, is located in Vincent’s Walk. It is also a part of Coffeology coffee shop that is known for its unique

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  • Why I love the SeaCity Museum of Southampton

    Why I love the SeaCity Museum of Southampton

    Without a doubt SeaCity Museum is my absolute favourite place in Southampton. And there are a number of reasons for this. First of all, I love the building itself. It is a part of the iconic Grade II* listed Civic Centre buildings, which were started in 1929. The museum is mostly known for its extensive

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I’m Yana De Lilac

Welcome to the Walking in My Shoes site. Here I will share with you what inspires me: from luxury cruise ship holidays to culinary experiences and things to do in Southampton. Let me be your guide through the jungle of sights and activities, sharing hands-on tips on solo travelling. This is a non-commercial blog based entirely on my real personal experience. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Happy reading! 

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