Have you ever visited a tailor in Asia? It seems their reputation for quick and affordable custom clothing is remarkable. Plus there’s nothing like heading home from your travels, with a case containing a few new outfits. I can’t resist purchasing clothing on my travels, and more so I can’t resist an item that has […]
If you are planning a visit to Vilnius Lithuania, don’t just stick to the Old Town with its beautiful buildings and cobbled streets. There’s a lot of local life away from the tourist trail, and pockets of artwork to admire.
The art of Filigree is a traditional metal craft that has developed in a number of countries around the world. I have tried making jewellery, so was keen to give Filigree a try for myself, whilst in Kosovo earlier this year.
Last weekend I decided to expand my drawing skills on location, with a travel sketching course and now I’m hooked. I’ve come to accept that being creative doesn’t mean others will be impressed with any of my art or crafts. But that doesn’t matter. It’s all about the enjoyment I get from the time spent doing […]
I don’t really have a sweet tooth, but that doesn’t stop me being a chocolate fiend (especially if it’s in a cheesecake!). During a recent visit to Switzerland, I found the chocolate overwhelming, in every aspect. There are so many choices and ways to experience Swiss chocolate it seems. You can even create your own.
The city of Zurich is well known as a hub for finance and commercial activity. So, most visitors would probably take the view that Zurich isn’t really the sort of place you would expect to find street art. If, like me, you venture off to look for it, you soon find a very different side […]