Street sign art, you say? Sure, why not. It’s, perhaps, a natural extension of street art. When I visited Florence back in 2013, I noticed something new that delighted me. I’m a lover of street art wherever I can find it (and especially when it’s done well), and seeing the whimsical street signs of Florence […]
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The first thing I do when I arrive somewhere new is dump my bags and hit the streets. Map tucked far away for when I inevitably get lost, I head towards the most interesting view out my front door and go explore. Siena is a wonderful town to check out on foot. Boasting a […]
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Enjoying Italy’s food markets is one of the most rewarding shopping experiences I know. You simultaneously get the chance to see what it’s like to shop like a local, you get the freshest seasonal food available, and if you’re willing to practise your Italian, you might just learn a thing or two about a new […]
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Siena is a smaller city, and after a week here, I had seen all the sights and needed something fun to do. Enter Charlie Hunnam. In my dreams. But when I saw the King Arthur poster on my walk, I got an idea. I’d go see a movie in an Italian theatre. At best, it […]
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It is said that Cleopatra first introduced cats to Italy as a gift for her lover, Julius Caesar. I’ve read both that Caesar was allergic to cats and also that he was an ailurophobe– had a fear of cats– so it’s a little ironic that the place of his murder is now a modern-day […]
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I’ve taken a bit of a summer hiatus, but I promise you, it was worth the wait! I’m bringing you my favourite activity on my 10-week Southeast Asian tour– a day-long silver jewelry making class! I love seeking out new artistic experiences when I travel and this one is definitely in my top three. In […]
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The wrought-iron caricatures found throughout the George Town streets add another wonderful layer to the vibrant street art scene in the city. The collection is known as Marking George Town and began in 2009 as a competition to brand the city as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The winner was the local company Sculpture At […]
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Hi, I'm Leslie.
Ever the girl with restless feet, I began travelling as soon as I was old enough to leave home. Creative people, inspiring locations and unexpected experiences bring me joy. And let’s not forget good food! Join me as I hunt it all down.
