Postcard of the Week: Osborne House on the Isle of Wight
Last week my mother and I headed over to the lovely Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England, for a mother-daughter day trip. We packed in […]
My Top 10 Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
Within the next month or so, thousands upon thousands of students all over Europe will be packing their bags and joining the legions of 3 million Europeans before them […]
Postcard of the Week: The Shard, London’s Tallest Building
The newest addition to London’s skyline is the Shard, at a whopping 308 metres tall, which is 72 floors. The two lifts that beam you up to the top […]
Sailing and Sauntering Around the Turkish Coast
Last week my father, sister and I whisked ourselves away for a week of peace and quiet, characterised by a salty sea breeze and crystal clear water, going sailing on […]
Instagramming my travels from April – June 2013
Back in April I posted a summary of my travels over January, February and March 2013, as seen through the eyes of my Instagram account (you can find me […]
Postcard of the Week: Chateau de Versailles
The Chateau de Versailles is the most extravagant palace built in Europe, by one high spender King Louis XIV, who is perhaps better known for his infamous wife, Marie Antoninette. […]
Guest Post: an Insider’s Guide to the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh
Caroline Cant is a seasoned veteran of Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival, a month-long performing arts festival held every August in the Scottish capital. Here she imparts her essential tips for any […]
Street Art Walking Tour around East London
One of the things that stun me about London is how one city can have so many faces. Walking through Mayfair you’ll find imposing red brick architecture and grand white […]
Art: Golden Wall Art in Laos
This is an incredible simple painting, and is one even a child could do. The contrast of the gold against the burgundy is striking and the texture of the […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 