CHASING FRIDA IN MEXICO
It's no secret that I love Frida Kahlo - there is something about her story and her no frills art that struck a chord when I was a student and…
VIENNA REBRANDED
Vienna is more than Lipizzaner horses and waltzes, and thanks to winning the Eurovision for the third time last year, I popped along ahead of the spectacle to check it…
AMSTERDAM IN A NEW LIGHT
Amsterdam is a whimsical beast; celebrating its 750th birthday during 2025, the Dutch capital is defined by its iconic gabled houses, classical art, labyrinth of canals and tooting bicycles, as…
SANTANDER – SPAIN’S NEWEST HOTSPOT?
Nestled on Spain’s northern Cantabrian coast, Santander is quickly emerging as one of Europe’s most exciting short-break destinations, blending elegant seaside charm with rich culture and a booming food scene.…
IZZA hotel
ART IN THE MEDINA AT IZZA
Marrakech is always a good idea! Every time I visit, I fall in love a little bit more....so when I was invited to Africa Art Week AND stay at the…
VERBIER IN SUMMERTIME
A WORK OF ART IN THE SWISS ALPS The cultural side of Verbier There are many things associated with Switzerland: chocolates, skiing and watches topping the charts, but I would…
ARTY AMSTERDAM
THE BEST CONTEMPORARY GALLERIES TO CHECK OUT Famous for many industries, Amsterdam has sex, drugs and rock n roll nailed, with visitors coming by the coach-load to experience the tulips,…
KAZAKHSTAN CONTEMPORARY ART
I love travelling, I love art, so travelling to Kazakhstan to find out about the contemporary arts scene for Schon! magazine was like a dream come true. Although it was…
COFFE AND CONCERTOS IN LEIPZIG
I went to my very first opera in Leipzig (and drank lots of coffee). However, there is lots more to do in this historic city than moon over Mendelssohn. Check…
BOXING FACTORY- COVER FEATURE
I love writing a juicy feature, and this is my second cover for The Kol Social magazine. I worked with the uber-talented photographer, Luca J Sage to find out exactly…