Today, Emily Carr is one of the most famous Canadian Painters – she was one of the first Canadian painters to adopt post-impressionist painting styles and member of the Group of Seven, who, at that time, were Canada’s most recognized modern painters. However, Emily Carr only received widespread recognition after … Continue readingVisiting Emily Carr’s Home
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most famous sights you can visit in New York City! The bridge is not only the first bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn but also the first-ever steel-wire suspension bridge. Even if you never have been to New York, you are probably familiar with … Continue readingIcons of New York City: the Brooklyn Bridge
Tuscany is one of the most popular regions in Italy to travel. And why should it not be? The soft hills, seemingly endless vineyards, and beautiful small towns, and some of the best food you can find in the world. Moreover, the region breathes art and culture. And if you … Continue readingThe enchanting cradle of the renaissance – Florence
Shok-1 created this beautiful piece of street art close to Brick Lane in Shoreditch/ London. It is called MasterPeace, just like the image that had been there before. In the same place used to be a picture of an x-ray of a hand making the peace sign. In 2017, Shok-1 … Continue readingMasterPeace
If you think you see a group of ponies wandering through nature, look again! They are horses – Icelandic horses to be precise and Icelanders get really offended if you call them ponies. The Icelandic comes in so many colours and shapes, there is a favourite for everyone! And with … Continue readingHorses of Iceland
If you stroll through Oslo and pass by the National Theatre, you will surely notice the Peacock Fountain. It is shaped in a way that it forms a semicircle, that is supposed to resemble the fanned tail of a male peacock. It was put in this spot in 1989 as … Continue readingOslo’s Peacock Fountain
Kyrgyzstan is country, that is still characterized by the agrarian culture. The majority of people in the country are dependent on agriculture or at least own a few horses, kettle or sheep. Everywhere you see the animals roam freely through the countryside, farmers working with their horses or cows, or … Continue readingThe Hustling and Bustling of the Animal Bazaar in Karakol
I am a big fan of train travel. I like just sitting on the train, staring out of the window, reading a book, listening ot music or just letting my thoughts wander off. To me, it’s the least stressful way of travelling (despite the occasional delays). However, I had never … Continue readingVisiting the Harz Mountains the Old-fashioned Way
If you are interested in myths, fairy tales and ancient stories, the Mountains of Dragons – the Drakensberg as the first European settlers called the mountain range in the north of South Africa – might be a place for you. One explanation for this descriptive name is that the tops … Continue readingUp to the Roof of Africa
Bright blue skies and puffy white clouds, all shades of red, orange and yellow starting to mix with the lush green of the fields and woods, the mossy yet warm smell of the ground – it is hard to not love sunny fall days. And if you pass by trees … Continue readingIt’s Apple Picking Season!