Leigh on Sea is a lovely little town in Essex England known for friendly people, innovative and creative retail and coastal walks. Here’s what our editor Karen Rose recommends to do for an eco-friendly couple of days. …
ILLUSTRATOR: EMILY HEARN
I am an illustrator and dog lover based in Hertfordshire, UK. Design has always been my passion and I am hoping to make it into my full time career when I graduate at the end …
EDITOR: KAREN ROSE KINGSBURY
. A Content Marketing Exec for a U.K. travel brand and founder of eco-friendly travel blog Transform Me Travel, Karen is passionate about three things; writing, travel and living more sustainably. Karen has been fortunate …
LOS JARDINES DE ARANJUEZ, UN OASIS PARA QUEDARSE A VIVIR
Aranjuez es una pequeña ciudad, muy pintoresca y muy verde, situada a orillas del río Tajo en el sur de Madrid (se llega rapidísimo en tren). Es famosa por el lindísimo concierto de Aranjuez del …
ILLUSTRATOR: ISABELLE SKOOG
. I am an artist who works primarily in marker and ink. Based in Minneapolis, my interests in travel, cultures, and history reflect my work. Check out my work through my Instagram or website! …
Beautiful Estates: Napa Valley
Napa Valley is a relaxing, community-focused and pleasure-seeking place where tourists and locals alike can find things to enjoy. Our map highlights the most beautiful estates and the must-see wine stops found in this beautiful …
EDITOR: SYLVIE S.
Sylvie is a museum professional – currently director of a small museum in Minneapolis, MN. Intrigued by good books, beautiful views and rich history. Where do you live? Minneapolis, USA Where do you come from? Minneapolis, …
‘LIRE À LA PLAGE’, ALWAYS A VERY NICE PLAN
(EN) This past week while in Étretat, I discovered the absolutely lovely Lire à la plage operation promoted by the Seine-Maritime department. From the 6th of July to the 25th of August there …
SUMMER IN LES JARDINS D’ÉTRETAT
Small, peaceful, experimental and anchored in a fabulous location Les jardins d’Etretat is a garden / open-air museum that is definitely a very interesting and original thing to do when you’re visiting Etretat, one of the loveliest towns of Haute …
LA FLORACIÓN DE LA LAVANDA EN BRIHUEGA
La lavanda, planta aromática por excelencia, tan rústica como perfumada, que te ayuda a dormir mejor (doy fe de esto), a diferencia de muchas otras no tiene su floración en primavera sino en el medio del verano. Eso …
SUPERMINIMAPS @ RECORDIS SHOP IN BARCELONA
Dear friends, If by chance at some point you are walking through the streets of El Born, with a keen desire to give away a couple of minimaps from Barcelona (Spoiled Bohemians & Craft Beer) and …
The Breakfast Route: Berlin
There is nothing better than a good breakfast on a weekend morning. It always feels like a treat after a stressful week. Luckily, Berlin has plenty of delicious places to start a day with a great …
ILLUSTRATOR: ELENA RESKO
Elena Resko is an illustrator and coffee drinker based in Berlin. When not working on the client and personal projects, she is up to exploring the coffee shops in the search for the best cup …
SAN ISIDRO EN EL RETIRO
Las celebraciones de San Isidro, patrón de Madrid, son un recordatorio de que ¡ya estamos casi en la mitad del año! Y de alguna manera dan comienzo al ambiente de fiesta, caluroso y musical que caracteriza …
WORLD BOOK DAY / DÍA DEL LIBRO / SANT JORDI
World book day, Día del libro, Sant Jordi, doesn’t matter how you call it, what matters is to celebrate a beautiful day devoted to one of the best things in the world: reading. Here I’m …
Up & Down the Seven Hills: Lisbon
Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills: A cidade das sete colinas. The Romans named Lisbon as Olissipo for its resemblance to the city of Rome which was also built over seven hills. …
ILLUSTRATOR: INÊS COSTA
Hello! I’m Inês and like most of you I started drawing since a very young age but I never stopped and in 2009 I ended up graduating in Stage Design in Lisbon. In 2011 I moved …
BURGOS, A PERFECT DAY TRIP
If you’re into Gothic architecture, typical Spanish food (morcilla, suckling lamb, red wine with “Ribera del Duero” designation of origin) and unique archeological museums, Burgos is the right place for you! . Burgos, is the historic …
EARLY SPRING IN MADRID’S QUINTA DE LOS MOLINOS
Yup. Spring is here. We kinda know that that implies global warming and the end of the world BUT as we make an effort to not make it worst we can enjoy when the prelude …
SUPERMINIMAPS + VICTORIA FERNÁNDEZ @ MAD IS MAD GALLERY
Superminimaps junto a Victoria Fernández estará participando en la exposición colectiva Mad Mad organizada por la Galería Mad is Mad de Chueca. Junto a nosotros expondrán los artistas, Ana Muñoz de Terry, Lorena Olmedo, Ana …
Let’s Eat It All, Hanoi!
One of the greatest things about Hanoi is its food, everybody knows that. But if you’re like me, someone adventurous with a not-so-adventurous stomach this is definitely the guide you need, to safely try a bit of …
MERCADO DE MOTORES
In the lovely Museo del Ferrocarril, the second weekend of every month a nice, diverse bunch of farmers, bakers, artisans, food trucks, vintage clothes, furniture and object sellers, musicians, and cool invites, come together for …
EL RETIRO GETTING DRESSED FOR AUTUMN
Whenever is possible I try to go and have a walk in El Retiro. It’s without a doubt one of the most magnificent parks in Madrid, and surely the most popular and whenever you’re …
#INSPIRATION: CANDY, A SWEET WAY OF TRAVELING THE WORLD
The New York Times is running a sweet article about candy with the most curious stories of popular candy all around the world, including the iconic Chupa Chups from Spain and one of my favourites …
THE ALHAMBRA IN PHOTOS, LET THERE BE LIGHT!
“Una caminata me llevó hasta el alba. Era la hora en que la luz no ha revelado aún los colores.” —Jorge Luis Borges . A very close friend is visiting Granada and Alhambra very soon …
It’s Rooftop Time: Madrid
If there’s one thing people from Madrid are really proud of is the city’s sky. That shade of blue is absolutely unforgettable, it’s deep and intense and shinny and it’s always there, even during winter time …
SAIGON’S CENTRAL POST OFFICE
When I came back from Vietnam I was absolutely excited about everything I had seen and experienced, but also it was a bit overwhelming trying to deal with the material I had gathered. Too many …
THE ECONOMIST’S GLOBAL LIVEABILITY INDEX IS OUT!
Yes folks, there’s a new queen in town and it’s Vienna. “Austria’s capital, Vienna, has succeeded in displacing Melbourne in Australia from the top spot, which it previously held for a record seven consecutive …
From Caños de Meca, with love
– Caños de Meca is a small seaside village embedded in the Parque Natural del Acantilado on the Costa de la Luz of Spain. It is part of the province of Cádiz, definitely one of my …
ALL ABOUT SAN LORENZO & LA PALOMA STREET PARTIES
Both locals and tourists who decide to resist the heath in Madrid during August instead of running to an overcrowded beach know they’re in for two treats: the first one is enjoying a relatively …