Brick Labyrinth
“You’re going to get lost in Venice regardless, so stick your map in your back pocket, forget about it and just wander.” Our tour manager couldn’t have been more right. This was one of the narrowest alleyways we went down when we had lost ourselves in a seemingly deserted part of busy Venice. The atmosphere changed completely as we walked around these eerily silent alleyways. … Continue reading Brick Labyrinth
Postcards from Parisian Rooftops
As far as landscapes and cityscapes go, this view has always been my (unlikely) favourite. Maybe it’s because it was my first ever view from a foreign window. It was my first overseas trip and I was in Paris‘ beautiful 16th arrondissement. Even though the view was just rooftops the light in Paris made it look magical at any time of day. I’ve never been stuck … Continue reading Postcards from Parisian Rooftops
Cutting out the middle man in Amsterdam
Burgers… from a vending machine? Feebo is a popular chain in Amsterdam that takes fast food that one step further. It’s for those times ( in Amsterdam) when you just aren’t feeling up to talking to people about complex topics as ordering a burger. Instead, head into a Feebo, spot your prize, throw down a few coins and the little door for your burger pops … Continue reading Cutting out the middle man in Amsterdam
East Side Story
The Berlin Wall’s famous East Side Gallery does not disappoint. It was probably one of the coldest days of my life, walking up and down the wall and waging a battle in my mind, trying to convince my ice cold hands to leave my pockets to take photos. Berlin is so different from any other city I’ve visited in Europe. It’s history seems to weigh … Continue reading East Side Story
Unpopular Opinion: I didn’t like the Moulin Rouge
On my first visit to Paris, I didn’t make it to the Moulin Rouge and I’d always regretted it. When I went back to study last summer, it was on the top of my list and I had pretty high expectations. The world’s most famous cabaret is in Paris’ red light district, in the historic Montmartre neighbourhood. Seeing the famous Can-Can was cool. The stage … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: I didn’t like the Moulin Rouge
A night at the Monte Carlo Grande Casino
What Monaco lacks in size, it makes up for in sparkle. And by sparkle I mean glitz, glamour and ostentatious wealth oozing out of every pore of this tiny principality located less than an hour from Nice. Famous for this view of glittering Port Hercules by night, being crowded by zillion dollar yachts, being a beautiful backdrop to the Grand Prix, Monaco is the affluent … Continue reading A night at the Monte Carlo Grande Casino
Postcards: Street art in Nice
Nice is the most dazzling town I’ve been to. Walking around on the first morning, I couldn’t help but repeat over and over how beautiful it was. I love this mural alongside a cafe, a cute nod to it’s surroundings and full of character. The cafe is on the main promenade overlooking the white pebble beach and azure ocean. Perfect place for caramel and apple … Continue reading Postcards: Street art in Nice
The Beauty of Bath
Strolling around Bath is like wandering through a three dimensional post card. Cute, crumbly and sleepy, a peaceful overnight stop there provides a welcome reprieve from the exciting but tiring hustle and bustle of London. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site and our overnight stay in Bath was the highlight of my trip to the UK. Charming Pulteney Bridge is the … Continue reading The Beauty of Bath
Crazy beautiful flamenco in Barcelona
Flamenco is not for the faint hearted. The dancers are extremely passionate, talented and telling a story all at once. We drove up to Port Olimpic for dinner and a flamenco show. Their heavy, traditional costumes didn’t stop them from dancing so hard I thought they were going to stomp holes in the stage but their faces fierce with concentration and beaded with sweat betrayed … Continue reading Crazy beautiful flamenco in Barcelona
Postcards from Charles Bridge, Prague
It was this bridge that incited an urge to go to Prague. Well, that and The Illusionist. It is just as beautiful in person and is flanked by my favourite marble people in the world. Sadly, it’s rarely empty enough to get a photo without the crowds, like the photo I saw that made me want to come here in the first place. Continue reading Postcards from Charles Bridge, Prague