Minsk is imprinted on my memory as one of the cleanest cities I have visited. It’s wide boulevards and pristine architecture is a close mix between St Petersburg, in Russia and Vienna in Austria. What I didn’t expect to find was areas with Street Art, but there are plenty. The art is all across the […]
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Tips when visiting Hong Kong
A trip to Hong Kong, whether just stopping over or staying a few days, can be overwhelming. It’s definitely worth planning even just a little bit in advance of a visit.
Batik class in Koh Lipe, Thailand
I’ve seen batik fabric in many countries during my travels. Originating in Indonesia, this technique of dyeing cloth to create a variety of styles of fabrics involved the use of wax to create a resistant pattern or image, which can then be dyed or painted.
Learning a little of the language when you travel
It’s great to be an English speaker, as there always seems to be someone who speaks my language in most places around the world. However, I cringe at the thought of believing that “everywhere, someone speaks English”. Even if they did, the local experience that you can get from just a few words or phrases […]
My most used travel apps
Being able to access an app and utilise it’s main features offline is my first priority when travelling. Often this means planning ahead to ensure I can make the best use of the apps on my Android tablet when I’m on the road.
Bristol Street Art 2018
Bristol is a great city to visit with plenty to do and see throughout the year. For me it was all about the Street Art. So whilst you’re there I would recommend searching out at least a little of it. Especially if you want to admire the remaining unprotected pieces by the infamous artist Banksy […]