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Lisbon has the most fantastic street art. And the best part -it’s everywhere. From the central district of Bairro Alto, to the old narrow lanes of Alfama, you only have to wander through the city’s streets to see amazing work from Portuguese and global street artists everywhere you go. The variety and amount of street …
Over the past decade, we’ve seen the idea of music festivals evolve. What was once a standard framework involving a field and a temporary stage, has today become something much more conceptual. From ski resorts to tropical islands. From half a week to half a day. It seems that the idea of what makes a music …
Up until a few years ago, chances to see the sprawl of London’s skyline from up high have been pretty thin on the ground. The BT tower, once iconic as a public observation deck, closed its doors back in the 1980’s. And the skyscrapers that have popped up since then have passed the opportunity by, favouring …
When living in a city, it can sometimes seem like you have to travel far to get away from the hustle and bustle. But there are plenty of countryside walks in Leeds, that are hidden right here in the city and suburbs. That is if you know where to look. So here are four of …
Want to know where the best street art in George Town is? Well it’s pretty much everywhere really. Wander the streets of this protected old town and you’ll find a world of painted walls that tell stories of life in the very city they are placed within. The street art in George Town movement began back …
The post-school gap year or a hiatus after university. It seems that the most popular times for young people to up and off to travel is in their late teens or very early twenties. And what better time to go, with no responsibilities to hold you back and nothing to tie you down yet. But …
A few years ago on a trip around Malaysia and Thailand I decided to experience first hand some of the ever popular Thai islands that were renowned for their paradise like beauty and atmosphere. Choosing to head to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. I soon came to realise that these islands were not the paradise that …
Each December towns and cities around the world put up their own display of sparkling lights to celebrate the festive season. But in Amsterdam something even more special happens. In the last month of each year the city is also decorated with an exhibition of light art installations to make the streets shine even more brightly after dark. …
Food, mulled wine, and twinkling lights. It’s easy to see why so many people pay a trip to the cities of Europe to experience their stunning Christmas markets that mark the start of the festive period. However with the capitals and other large cities forming the list of top destinations, most of the small Christmas markets …