11 Reasons We Love Mexico

These days, Mexico is probably our favourite destination! In fact, as soon as we leave Mexico, we can't wait to go back! From the colourful streets of Guanajuato to the beaches and deserts of Baja...

Caravaggio, the Cursed Painter: The Deposition

The canvas of the Deposition of Christ, currently kept in the Vatican Painting Gallery, was painted by Caravaggio for a chapel of the Church of St. Mary in Vallicella in Rome. Following the Treaty of...

A Quick Guide to Madrid

Although Madrid is a thoroughly modern metropolis, the city has managed to preserve its traditional vibe. In fact, Madrid is home to cobbled streets and historic neighbourhoods aplenty. Indeed...

Jewel of the South: Birmingham Museum of Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art is worth at least an afternoon's leisurely perusal, and, with more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, and more, possibly a second visit to properly appreciate all the...

Free Things to Do in Adelaide City

If you are spending time in Adelaide City, then it doesn't have to be all the usual hustle and bustle of a big city. Adelaide offers a reprieve in its many gardens that surround the city as well as...

3 Days in Berlin

As the weather in the UK starts to get a little colder and the dark mornings start to set in I'm spending more and more time reflecting on some of my Winter trips away and wishing I could be heading...