Spain doesn’t feature much on this blog. I’ve fallen in love with Valencia, and discovered just how much was on offer for free in Madrid. But when friends have showed me their…
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LondonStreet Art in Europe
Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel: How To Find Secret London Street Art
by Katie DawesIn my opinion, Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel represents the best of London’s street art scene. And before you go there and decide if my opinion is valid or not, just take a…
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A few months ago I saw Place de la République completely devoid of the tributes that had been laid and sprayed over it the past two years. And seeing that, I…
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It’s hard to pinpoint why exploring a city through its street art is such an immersive experience. A prime example of this dilemma can be found in Belleville, an open-air museum…
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Festivals in EuropeRotterdam
Rotterdam Festivals: How to Celebrate World Port Days at Wereldhavendagen
by Katie DawesOften when visiting destinations you have two options to learn about their history and culture. The first is in the museums, and the second is by taking a free walking…
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Free Walking ToursRotterdamStreet Art in Europe
How to Find Ridiculously Good Street Art in Rotterdam
by Katie DawesA few weekends ago I discovered a new side to a city I love. By chance I discovered an app that will lead you on a self-guided walking tour of the…
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Bus Travel in EuropeLondonParisRotterdam
One Week in Europe: An Itinerary for City Lovers
by Katie DawesWhen you don’t have much time, squeezing in a mini euro-trip can seem stressful. A few weeks ago I was set to visit my friends at Hostel ROOM for a…
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Visiting Paris seems to go hand-in-hand with good food, good wine, and good company. The finer things in life. But more often than I’d like to admit, I tend to…
Since my first trip to Montenegro this year, I’ve made it pretty clear how much I fell in love with the country. When you travel a lot, it’s rare to stumble…
Festivals in EuropeRotterdam
Rotterdam Festivals: Nacht van de Kaap at Wereldhavendagen!
by Katie Dawes
“What shall we do with the drunken sailor…?” Well you send him to Nacht van de Kaap of course! Last weekend I returned to one of my all time favourite hostels…