For a while I was thinking about how to really convey Amsterdam in a blog post. I’ve spoken my thoughts on one of the must-see sites, the Anne Frank House – but what about Amsterdam generally? Until I find the words on its canals, narrow buildings, laidback arty vibe, I’ll let some pictures do the … Continue reading
Deciding to go and study abroad is a daunting thing. You were eager to join university, you’ve found your steps… and then you leave it behind for half a year/a year, plunging yourself into something entirely new. Again. I think it takes a certain kind of person to take the risk and get out there. … Continue reading
When I first did a post on Bruges, I was probably a bit speechless as they were mainly pictures. The (magic) dust has now settled and I’m ready to talk about it. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and when you’re standing in Markt (Market Square) you can see how the medieval … Continue reading
“Is it a real slope? Boston doesn’t have slopes”. This was my mum’s perception when I told her I was going night skiing near Boston in Massachusetts. All we’ve/I’ve known since I was under 2 years old is skiing in the French Alps, getting there by taking the Eurostar, then a bus winding through narrow … Continue reading
I’m sorry if you’ve come to this for some juicy gossip about the actual Boston Globe. But while I’ve got you here, there’s a cool sight in Boston that I only recently found out about, despite having been making relatively frequent visits to the city since 2012. The Mary Baker Eddy Library has this pretty … Continue reading
I’ve sweltered in Boston’s humid summers and I’ve crunched the golden brown leaves as I’ve walked its Autumn, but I’ve never seen Boston in the midst of winter. London hasn’t snowed this year, but Boston’s had the brunt of it. The snow storms cancelled flights and trapped people indoors. But this is the beautiful side … Continue reading
Travel is essentially the centre of my life: my job is in travel, my passion is travel, this blog is travel and my boyfriend lives across an ocean, in Boston, USA (for anyone who doesn’t know, I’m from London, UK) and we met while living in Australia. I get a lot of different reactions when … Continue reading
Forced to tiptoe silently, cooped up in a safehaven within Amsterdam’s streets when she longed to be free, all this teenage girl had to keep her sane was the power of words. She wrote in her diary constantly, moulding it into her best friend when she was prevented from a regular life. You could tell … Continue reading
As Australia Day ends for the Aussies, I’ll continue the love on the other side of the world, here in the UK. These are some of my favourite photos I took in Australia, and with them came the best experiences of my life. Enjoy :) The people I met made this country … Continue reading
Alright guys, the jig is up. Busted. I’m telling. Sorry Aussies, we Brits love you (as does the rest of the world), but we need to understand you. As a run up to Australia Day (put it in your diaries, it’s tomorrow, Sunday 26 January 2014!), I thought I’d do as I do every year: … Continue reading
Kirst over the World 