Who runs the world? Girls. At least, they run the Begijnhof. So who are these girls who have managed to create, and retain, a garden of sanctity in the midst…
Destinations
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As I’m not completely culturally-ignorant I had heard a little of the Rijksmuseum before I accidentally found myself cycling through the passage that separates the joint atrium entrance during another…
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BerlinGermanyStreet Art in Europe
The Kunsthaus Tacheles – a relic of Berlin’s alternative art scene
by Katie DawesAs much time as I spend browsing the #urbex tag on Instagram and following urban exploration photographers such as Vincualize, I haven’t quite got around to getting any exploring done…
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BerlinGermanyStreet Art in Europe
Rest in peace, baby Holger | The East Side Gallery, Berlin
by Katie DawesIf I had only one story to tell, this one wouldn’t be the one I would choose. The fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany is an emotional account of…
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“The hotel security came through the emergency exit. The look on his face was priceless! We couldn’t make a run for it cause we were standing on a rooftop” –…
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CambridgeEnglandFood
The Urban Shed, Cambridge: Doorstop Sandwiches & Double Espressos
by Katie DawesI’ve already raved to you guys about the fabulous Ian in my review of YHA Cambridge. Well not only did Ian advise me the best time to go punting based…
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A few weeks ago I shared with you all my love for Gothic architecture in the article Channelling My Inner Esmerelda at The Notre Dame de Paris. Since writing that article I…
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Here’s a couple of cheeky facts you may not know about me yet… but probably should. I love Gothic architecture, especially the examples found in France & Belgium! I’ve kind of always…
Last weekend the Worldwide InstaMeet (#WWIM11) came to Amsterdam and deciding to go along last minute was one of the best decisions I’ve made in Amsterdam since arriving last month.…
Last December I visited Brussels with MEININGER Hotels (see my review here!) and it seemed everyone in my dorm room was visiting a giant atom on the outskirts of Brussels. I had…