About Me

 Welcome to my personal blog! My name is Viki, and I'm a Turkish woman currently living in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. Through this blog, I share my personal adventures and probably some escape routes in a fun way ! From exploring new cultures to trying new foods, I share it all with my readers. I hope my blog inspires others to travel, abroad or explore the world, and I can't wait to share more of my journey with you! It could be a long trip or just next corner of your street ! :)

The Story Behind My Logo: Queen Rookie 👑🐟

Every brand has a beginning, and mine starts with a tiny, colorful sardine wearing a crown.
Yes — a sardine! And no, it’s not random. It’s a little piece of my life, my culture, and my journey wrapped into one cheerful illustration.

So let me tell you the story of Queen Rookie.

Why a Sardine?

Since moving to Portugal, sardines have become a part of my everyday world — from summer festivals to seaside dinners and the cheerful decorations that pop up all around Lisbon.
But there’s something more personal behind it too. In Portuguese slang, “fish” also means rookie — someone who’s just starting out, learning, trying, growing.

That’s me.

A beginner in design. A growing photographer. Someone who loves creating but is still discovering her path.
So the sardine became the perfect symbol of my journey — simple, playful, and full of meaning.

Why the Red & Orange Colors?

Look closely at the logo and you’ll see fire colors — red, orange, yellow.
These aren’t just random shades. They represent the phoenix in me:
the part of me that keeps rising, rebuilding, transforming, and being born again from her own ashes.

Life has its seasons. Some break you, some build you.
But I’ve always believed in starting again — with new courage, new passion, and new color.
These warm tones remind me of that every day.

And the Crown?

The crown is there for one simple reason:
I do everything I care about with love, intention, and my highest effort.

I may be a rookie, but I carry myself with heart.
I create with respect, sincerity, and the desire to do things beautifully — no shortcuts, no pretending, just honest work and genuine passion.

That’s the “Queen” part of Queen Rookie — not about perfection, but about pride in the process.

What Queen Rookie Means to Me

My logo isn’t just a cute design.
It’s the story of:

A Turkish girl living in Portugal

A beginner who doesn’t hide her beginner-ness

A phoenix who keeps rising

A woman who pours love into the things she creates

A traveler who sees the world through photos, colors, and feelings

A designer who has just begun her creative chapter

Queen Rookie is my reminder that you can start small and still shine.
That you can be a rookie and a queen — learning, growing, and creating with heart.

And now, I get to share that journey with you — one picture, one design, one story at a time.