Famed for some of Australia's best coffee, Melbourne is more than cool cafes, boutique bakeries and trendy shops. Melbourne's alleys and laneways are also home to some of the world's best street art. Whether you're always on the hunt for cool street art, as I am, or just appreciative when you happen to stumble upon … Continue reading Where to Find Melbourne’s Best Street Art
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The Ultimate Guide to India’s Pink City, Jaipur
Ah, Rajasthan, welcome to the "Land of the Kings". From desert to holy lakes to magnificent forts, one thing that's hard for first time visitors to grasp is the sheer size of this Indian state. Jaipur is famed for being the ‘pink city’ of India. In 1876, the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria visited … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to India’s Pink City, Jaipur
Everything You Must See & Do in Penang, Malaysia
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PENANG Killer street food, mountains and sea views, a plethora of cool cafes, brillant, interactive street art, and a thriving culture. No reason comes to mind you shouldn't visit Penang, Malaysia. In so many ways, it's the best of both worlds. Since being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in … Continue reading Everything You Must See & Do in Penang, Malaysia
The Best Street Art in SE Asia, Found in Penang
A GUIDE TO THE BEST STREET ART IN PENANG Since being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008, Penang has done a fantastic job blending the old with the new. Walking down the old streets of George Town, you'll see crumbling, pastel buildings, eclectic street art, sacred temples, modern cafes, and local markets. … Continue reading The Best Street Art in SE Asia, Found in Penang
Seeing the Best of Skopje in One Day
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN SKOPJE With a winter weekend in Bulgaria planned, I'd expected to take my time seeing Sofia over the course of two days. Landing late Friday evening though, my curiosity got the best of me and I started thinking about taking a day trip to Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM). Luckily, I … Continue reading Seeing the Best of Skopje in One Day
Week 2: Blazers for Beaches
Week two and finally beginning to feel like I can breathe. The first week of my travels were chaotic- so many places, so many things happening. The second week hasn't brought full-on relaxation, but we're getting there. It still feels like I'm on a holiday from a full-time, corporate job- not as though I'm at … Continue reading Week 2: Blazers for Beaches
Looking for Banksy in Bristol
A GUIDE: ONE DAY IN BRISTOL Back in early November, I was itching to get out of London for a day. Discussing day trip options with friends, Bristol came up- friends knew people there, and in our group of six people traveling from London, four of us hadn't been before. I understood Bristol to have … Continue reading Looking for Banksy in Bristol
Wandering Wroclaw, A Weekend in Poland
A GUIDE TO WHAT TO DO IN WROCLAW It's no secret I love Polish cities- Krakow and Gdansk were two of my favourite weekend city breaks while living in London. Not to be outdone by cities more frequented in the country, Wroclaw was just as lovely as my other Polish trips. In fact, I believe … Continue reading Wandering Wroclaw, A Weekend in Poland
Beautiful Places to Visit in Bucharest
WHAT TO SEE IN BUCHAREST Recently, I flew to Bucharest for a few days to speak at Digitalium, a digital marketing conference. I’d heard Bucharest wasn’t a city for ‘lazy sightseers’ - that you had to dig to find the hidden gems. With only a few hours to wander the city, I had a few … Continue reading Beautiful Places to Visit in Bucharest
Candlelit Christmas Carols in London
Carols by candlelight? In a striking cathedral in central London? Yes, please. On my last Friday night in London this year, I decided to skip the pub and instead, headed to Southwark Cathedral to hear some of my favourite festive songs in an unbeatable atmosphere. Like many cathedrals in England, the cathedral itself is incredible. … Continue reading Candlelit Christmas Carols in London