Located at the heart of mainland Europe, Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic especially have see a surge in visitor numbers since dreary old Communism finally collapsed in the early 1990s. The two world wars, closely followed by the communists’ drab austerity, isolationism and uniformity, smothered numerous unique cultural gems in the region. These however [...]
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Berlin is one of the up-and-coming fashion centres of the world. With its designers becoming more prominent in recent years and making their mark in international fashion shows, the vibrant street scene has also exploded into a vast array of bustling thrift and vintage stores. Here is a guide to the best vintage fashion stores [...]
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In today’s article, Jenni takes us all the way to the shores of southern Spain. Jenni is a traveller who enjoys attending local celebrations and festivals. She has spent time in Spain and France, and also happens to enjoy a good glass of sangria. Easter week is one of the most widely celebrated fiestas in [...]
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Germany was the first European country I ever visited, and for that it stands out among the rest. The first time I set foot there, I was 18, knew about 10 words of German, didn’t bother researching any of the main attractions, and scrunched my face up at the taste of my first German beer. [...]
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What can I say? My travels revolve around food. I like to eat well and any chance for a ‘quick break’ is an opportunity to sample a new dish. My first trip to Paris was no different. When I wasn’t busy trying to cover a gazillion attractions a day (the way only an eager first [...]
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Strasbourg with my sisters had its amusing moments, especially when it came to speaking French. Coming from Canada, we like to think we speak more of the language than we actually do. Our high-school French classes taught us to describe the weather, order pizza with an array of toppings, deliver presentations about Coco Chanel, but [...]
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One of the funnest aspects of travel for me is the journey. Waiting at bus terminals with pastries in hand (and devouring said pastries before the bus even pulls out), staring out the window as we sweep down dirt roads dotted with the occasional village, sharing cookies with children who speak Quechua in the back [...]
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A young woman not much older than myself steps off the curb and swings her hand seductively. She has beautiful skin the colour of mahogany and her black fringe frames her face at just the right angle. Her jacket is unbuttoned and just as she raises her arm at a passing vehicle, I notice her [...]
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London is a city that’s familiar. I’ve wandered around it with friends, with my sisters, and alone. I’ve hated it, I’ve loved it, I’ve been annoyed by its crowds, and I’ve dreamed of wandering its streets as a local. It’s not a city I loved immediately, but I can say I’ve grow fond of it [...]
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For years my sisters and I dreamed of travelling across Europe together. We’d sit up late at night talking of the cities we’d visit, the trains we’d ride and the things we’d see. Well, a few summers ago we finally made it happen with a whirlwind trip across England, France, Germany, and Switzerland! Travelling with [...]
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I only started travelling by train quite recently. Most of my trips up until two years ago had either involved long plane rides or a few scattered family drives; you know, the ones where you are shoved into the back of the van with your sisters, grandma, a rampant pet, and you are then poked [...]
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I love travelling with my sisters. I was recently looking through photos of London and I couldn’t help laughing as I reminisced about how my sister Ashley and I dragged our youngest sister Arielle around the city. It was the first day of our European Sister Adventure and Ashley and I made our way to Heathrow [...]
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