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.…
ROTTERDAM’S CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS THIS AUTUMN
I love Holland, and Rotterdam never disappoints with it's avant-garde offerings! From cutting-edge architecture, world-class museums and immersive experiences that reflect the city’s creative energy and maritime heritage there is…
I WENT TO DUBAI FOR THE INDEPENDENT…
It might be a long way to go for an exhibition, but Dubai loves a superlative: tallest tower, fastest lift, deepest pool, highest dancing fountain – and I begin my quest…
THE MARRAKECH ART SCENE
I love Marrakech and I love contemporary art, so a hotel and African Art Week that combined the two was right up my street. I visited the stunning design-hotel IZZA…
GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS IN ESTONIA
My long lost relatives hail from Tallinn, but I wasn't there for a family reunion, I was there to discover the culture and arts, oh, with a few saunas, ice…
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…