From Hong Kong to New York City
Kevin Wong (@kevinwonka) From: Hong Kong Currently living in: New York City, NY Favorite food spots: Mamouns, Nom Wah, Raoul’s, Balthazar, The Butcher’s Daughter Studying: Architecture & Urban Design It seems like Kevin Wong was destined to live abroad — after all, even his upbringing was international. Born in Hong Kong, a city Kevin believes […]
8 Photos that Will Make You Head to the Mountains
Roman Königshofer’s mountain photographs instill a sense of exploration and adventure, and evoke the thrill of pursuit that comes with travel. We asked him about his experiences in eight different mountain ranges around the world —his accompanying photos are sure to have you strapping on your boots and heading out the door! Zillertal Alps Location: […]
The Art of Printmaking with Hannah Cousins
Hannah Cousins is a printmaker who works in the linocut medium and creates limited-edition prints inspired by her travels. She and her husband Luke are based in Bristol, though they moved from London in 2015. Since their move, Hannah has joined an artist cooperative and started working on her first book of linocuts — a […]
The Man in Parliament Square
I didn’t think I would find him again. So I took my time coming out of the Westminster Tube station. I took a few more pictures of Big Ben and walked the long way around Parliament Square because one of the closer crosswalks was closed. As I walked by the tall gates around Parliament, jostled […]
The Passport Project, Part Four: A Haunting History
Without fail, every book, blog, and local we consulted insisted that we had to spend a day on Ile de Goree, an island off the coast that was infamous for the role it played in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. We’d hired a guide for the day-trip, though not necessarily by choice. As soon as we […]
A Day in London
After being away from London for so long, Francesco and I felt like this was the right time to go back. Although I used to visit the city almost every year when I was younger, I hadn’t had the chance to return very often as an adult. Instead, we’ve focused on other European capitals: Rome, […]
How to Spend a Weekend in London
Whether your London visit is layover-length or long enough to spend a few days in this stately city, we have plenty of recommendations for where to eat, sleep, and explore. These suggestions are based on a weekend trip courtesy of our friends at Visit London. FRIDAY EVENING First thing’s first, check into your hotel — […]
See London’s 8 Royal Parks
Though once owned exclusively by the monarchs of the United Kingdom for recreational purposes, today, the Royal Parks of London represent common ground — truly communal spaces where anyone can escape the bustle of the city for a breath of fresh air, a quick stroll, or a picnic. Covering a combined 5,000 acres, these eight […]
London Travel Recommendations
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” – Samuel Johnson London is a city beloved by residents and travelers alike. With an abundance of places to go, things to see, and dishes to taste across London’s 32 boroughs, look no […]