Ever wondered what it might be like to be covered head to toe in colour? Ever thought you might literally roll down a blue-powdered hill, just to get every smattering of colour on you possible? I have. And I did. This wish of mine probably stems from the same thing as it would to any … Continue reading
Category Archives: Europe
Where’s the London Love? Part 1: Summertime
By this headline, I mean: Where is MY love for London? If you read my Cities are my Boyfriends post, you’ll know I’ve been struggling with my lifetime relationship with London. I’ve been born and bred here. I’ve had stints in different cities, like Norwich, and different countries, like Australia, but now I’ve been back … Continue reading
In Pictures: Berlin
So, since I went to Berlin last month, I’m pretty smitten. Take a look at my posts on Berlin so far on its history here and on its hipster vibe and street art here. I took a lot of photos (as always…) and I put up a few on my Instagram (@kpowley). Take a seat, … Continue reading
Hotel Review: CitizenM Hotel, London
I’m very particular about hotels. I dislike anything run down or that looks like I’m shacking up with a lover, running away from a marriage to a sleezy motel. And don’t get me started on ugly carpets… I can’t stand ugly carpets. Don’t get me wrong, I can do basic, and it’s necessary to do … Continue reading
Berlin: Then & Now
A city might make an impact on you, large or small. Sometimes you don’t realise it, sometimes you do. Berlin is absolutely one of those cities where you know exactly how big an impact it has, and why. The history. Of course, everyone knows the history surrounding Berlin. I don’t need to explain that it … Continue reading
Berlin’s Street Art & ‘Hipster’ Side
I always knew Berlin was going to be cool. But as my trip loomed closer, I wondered how prominent was the ‘cool’? Would I be able to see what everyone was on about? Was Berlin even actually that cool, or would I be disappointed when all my secret hipster dreams didn’t come true? Just to … Continue reading
Join Me In… Wilton’s Music Hall
Now that I finally have time to catch up on this whirlwind 2 weeks where I’ve been away to Berlin and been an (ahem) excellent tour guide to an American around London, I’m going to be VERY SOON bringing you new posts on my thoughts and adventures. But for now, I want to take you … Continue reading
Cities are my Boyfriends
Cities are like relationships. I meet a place, get some first impressions – like I would a boy. I get to know a place, get some surprises or confirm my thoughts – like I would a boy. And just like I’ve gone and go through highs and lows with my personal relationships with boyfriends past … Continue reading
The Things You Learn on a London Speed Boat…
Did you know… the London Eye’s pods/capsules each represent a London borough. Do you know how many boroughs there are? 32. Did you know… Cleopatra’s Needle has two Sphinx on either side to guard it… but they’re facing toward the needle, which is the wrong way. A Sphinx is meant to face away (makes sense, … Continue reading
Getting Dirty in Pamukkale, Turkey
I love going through old pictures. Even way back when of travels I can only just remember – it’s always so fascinating to know you’ve seen amazing places through such young eyes. Last time I gave you the Pyramids of Egypt, and this time it’s an equally unique site in southwest Turkey: Pamukkale, the travertine … Continue reading