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Zurich

Zurich

It may be the largest city in a country renowned for its watch making skills, but scattered across the Zurich skyline are enough clock-towers that you don’t need a watch to be on time. Clocks aren’t the only thing on display in Zurich though, it has more shopping than a shopaholic could throw a stick at, a beautiful lake … Continue reading

A Swiss Christmas

A Swiss Christmas

Ever wondered what it’s like to spend Christmas in one of the tiny villages sprinked thoughout the Swiss Alps, just a stone’s throw from Lugano? Well in a village of about 200 residents, mine was full of breath-taking moments of beauty. Full of the sunsets that had been lacking while I was living in a … Continue reading

Fukuoka Food Diaries

Fukuoka Food Diaries

Such a huge part of travelling for me is eating. It’s essential wherever you are in the world, but while travelling it becomes even more important (to keep your energy levels up) and so much more exciting, to try new foods, to see how people are by what they eat and to see how their … Continue reading

Berlin Street Art – Part 3

Berlin Street Art – Part 3

Berlin is a city that oozes street art, from professional paintings on the Berlin Wall, to murals on buildings and random surprises throughout the city. The most common form of street art found in Berlin is the hand drawn and painted, not always so legal kind. Welcome to Berlin, a living graffiti art gallery. Identifying … Continue reading

Berlin Street Art – Part 2

Berlin Street Art – Part 2

I call this collection Odds and Ends. Although not everything here is covered by the term Street Art, it is art that I found in the streets of Berlin. Purists will disagree, but this art made me smile. My first night in Berlin, I wandered into a concert in a tunnel no more that 10 … Continue reading

Berlin Street Art – Part 1

Berlin Street Art – Part 1

Berlin has a symbiotic relationship with its artists. Neither could be nearly as great as they are without the other. They grow together and feed off each other. When talking about Berlin and street art, most people think of the remains of the Berlin Wall painted in a combination of murals and graffiti. But that … Continue reading

I’m Off to See the World (Expo)

I’m Off to See the World (Expo)

An all expenses paid trip to the Yeosu World Expo. Sounds too good to be true? Well the only catch was that it involved accompanying a class of 8-10 year olds and being directly responsible for the lives of five of them. It certainly didn’t feel like a good decision when my alarm rudely interrupted … Continue reading

Sandcastles, Street Art and Shakespeare

Sandcastles, Street Art and Shakespeare

There’s never nothing to do on weekends in South Korea. And with the imminent arrival of summer there seems to be even more on offer. So yesterday I made my way to Haeundae beach for my inner child’s first ever Sand Festival. Novices were also given a chance to make sandcastles. Street art doesn’t have … Continue reading

Getting Above It All in Yangsan

Getting Above It All in Yangsan

Settling in and getting to know Korea is going to take a while. Apart from the complete culture shock, the new job, indecipherable alphabet (yes, I am trying to learn it) and the blaring obviousness that I am not a local, the cities themselves can be overwhelming with their bright lights, complete lack of street … Continue reading

First Impressions of Korea

First Impressions of Korea

Absolute first impression of Korea: Very smoggy. Second impression of Korea: Very pretty  Korean Barbeques are very good; Soju hurts the next day. American style baseball is very popular here. There’s an “Exciting Zone” at baseball games. Sitting up in the nosebleed seats was pretty exciting too. People wear shopping bags on their head to … Continue reading