The best museums and galleries for art in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has always been an important and cultural European city for centuries but the reasons why certainly differed over the years. Once upon a time, in the 1600s it was because of its association with art thanks to classicist painters like Rembrandt, Lievens and Vermeer settling in the Dutch capital. Fast forward 400 years andContinue reading
See, shop, drink and eat Paris like a local
When travelling, sometimes there is nothing better than being treated like a local, and there is arguably no place better to experience this than Paris, France; a city which embodies the concepts of chic, à la mode and couture. From Kylie Minogue to Carrie Bradshaw, many women have lusted after la vie Parisienne. These tipsContinue reading
Discovering the chic side to Amsterdam
You could say that Amsterdam’s image is at something of a crossroads. In January 2013 new laws will stop Amsterdam’s tourists from legally buying cannabis related products in the city’s famous coffee shops. So, will Amsterdam struggle to keep enticing hoards of visitors from all over the world? It is highly unlikely. Holland’s capital cityContinue reading
The Secret Sights of Barcelona
You could never call Barcelona boring, but as one of the most popular city-break destinations in Europe it is well explored, well photographed and its many beautiful tourist sights are already well-known. However, there are some spots that have stayed secret known only by locals or by those travellers who go off the beaten searchContinue reading
City Secrets: Berlin’s Underground Museums
On the surface, Berlin’s architecture is comprised of an eclectic collection of modern buildings. Large parts of Germany’s capital city were destroyed by air raids during World War II or demolished in the 1950s and 1960s to make way for reconstruction programmes. However, when you dig a little deeper, you will discover that there areContinue reading
