Author Profile: Tal Hayoun

You can spend a good few days in this beautiful city in the north of Italy just exploring all the museums and palaces it has to offer. When you make your plan, do check the opening times of the museums you...   view more

London’s Brick Lane is where you go for a vibrant mix of food markets, street performers, vintage shops, curry restaurants, trendy cafes, incredible street art, independent bookshops and rainbow...   view more

Krakow is a wonderful city for vegans and vegetarians. From Polish traditional cuisine with a vegan twist to plant based fast food, Krakow has so many vegan and vegan-friendly places to...   view more

Krakow has so many good museums! Every exhibition I saw in Krakow seriously impressed me with its high standards. I knew little about the city and about Polish culture before visiting, but Krakow’s museums make the learning experience...   view more

In this guide I share some of the best and most aesthetic shops and galleries I found during my visit to Krakow. It features graphic and interior design, fashion, illustration and places to shop for original...   view more

Looking for street art was high on my list of things to do in Krakow, and I found some excellent art. Krakow has very impressive murals, as well as some political and thought-provoking artworks on its...   view more

Porto offers quite a few excellent places for vegans to eat. More and more vegan and vegetarian restaurants are opening in Porto. Let’s hope this trend continues to...   view more

Lisbon is the place to be at the moment and is great city for design lovers. The Portuguese capital is happening, full of life, buzzing, exciting and unsurprisingly attracts a lot of...   view more

There’s a lot of great design in Porto! From creative independent designers to excellent art galleries, Porto’s design scene is...   view more

I spent a couple of weeks in Riga and tried to see if it catered for us vegans. Here’s what I found. Riga, the Latvian capital, is a truly beautiful city that I fell in love with right away. It has some excellent vegan-friendly restaurants to try when you...   view more

A guide to Riga for those seeking the alternative, unusual and cool things to do in this beautiful city. Riga, capital of Latvia, has a lot to offer to tourists, and quite a lot has already been written about...   view more

Riga has some very cool design shops featuring local designers and artists. Here’s my mini guide for design lovers in...   view more

For its size, Tallinn has a surprising number of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants. It’s a small city that you are likely to visit just for a few days, and in that time you’ll have a nice selection of places to have a good vegan...   view more

Estonian design is flourishing and Tallinn, the capital, is full of lovely design shops. The items are made mostly by Estonian designers and some by designers from other Baltic...   view more

I wrote this vegan Warsaw guide after spending about a week in Warsaw, Poland and I’m happy to tell you that vegans are spoilt for choice in the Polish...   view more

If you like urban travel with a bit of urban nature and a very relaxed atmosphere, Zagreb has a lot to offer. I spent a couple of weeks there and these are my tips for cool things to do, most of them...   view more

What is Ljubljana like for vegans? Follow this guide to find some great places to eat. I’m not sure if the city is known for culinary excellence, but it should be – they seem to know how to make and serve great...   view more

South Bank is a must when you visit London. It’s an ever-changing and always lively cultural hub and one of London’s loveliest areas by the...   view more

Brixton is one of London’s coolest areas that is always vibrant, lively and so, so busy! You will notice the difference as soon as you step out of the underground station. This place has...   view more

There’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that you want to visit if you like beautiful things. Venaria Palace, better known as La Venaria Reale (Reale means Royal in Italian), is the former Royal palace built for the Savoy...   view more

Turin, a charming city in the north of Italy, is a vegan-friendly place with some lovely vegan and vegetarian...   view more

Turin is a gem of a city that you shouldn’t miss when you visit Italy. With gorgeous palaces, wonderful museums, impressive architecture and beautiful urban nature, Turin is a perfect place for a city break or a relaxing...   view more

Vilnius has plenty of fun things to do – tours, experiences, special museums and activities for a perfect holiday in the Lithuanian...   view more

Kaunas, Lithuania’s second largest city, holds many surprises even for experienced travellers. If you’re looking for a new destination to discover in Europe, put Kaunas on your...   view more

Thessaloniki, Greece, is a beautiful city that’s easy to fall in love with. Though it’s the second largest city in Greece, the centre is walkable and you can see and experience a lot of Thessaloniki’s attractions on...   view more

Vegan Kaunas guide – Vegan and vegetarian restaurants, cafes, health stores, plant-based traditional Lithuanian food and international...   view more

The Glasgow street art scene is extraordinary. Take a street art tour to see the colourful, beautiful urban art of the famous Glasgow mural...   view more

There are many, many things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland… So many that I felt a bit overwhelmed at first. It’s fun to discover a city that’s so vibrant and culturally rich, and the Scottish capital doesn’t...   view more

Kaunas, Lithuania, is a great city to discover urban art. The murals in Kaunas are really impressive and it even has an entire courtyard full of street...   view more

Vienna is famous for its traditional elegance, but definitely doesn’t fall short as far as sophisticated contemporary design is...   view more

The most famous streets in London celebrate British culture, pop music, literature, fashion, history and politics. This post is about how and why those streets became famous, how they got their names and which ones you really need to take a selfie...   view more

Vilnius is a vegan friendly city. Last summer I had a fun visit in Vilnius, Lithuania for a couple of weeks, during which I went out to eat at the best vegan restaurants in Vilnius and found a wonderful vegan...   view more

Vienna is a truly beautiful city with plenty of things to do and it’s well worth a visit even for a short city break. This Vienna itinerary includes some of the highlights and key attractions, some fun things to do, typical Viennese experiences and good places to...   view more

If you’re into photography or visual arts in general, add this selection of the best photography galleries in London to your bucket list. I spend long hours at exhibitions every time I’m in...   view more

If you are visiting London for the first time, you may want to focus on the main tourist attractions and standard London sightseeing route, but if it’s your second or third visit to the city, it’s a good idea to go beyond the classic London bucket list and go see some places off the beaten...   view more

Newcastle upon Tyne in the north east of England has a lovely art scene worth checking out. Art lovers have plenty to see in Newcastle and in its neighbouring town, Gateshead. If you’re into contemporary art, you’ll be in for more than a few special treats when you visit...   view more

Brno, the second city in the Czech Republic, is a truly vegan-friendly city. It’s always nice to visit a city where vegans are spoilt for choice. If you’re a vegan or vegetarian visiting Brno, you can eat out at different restaurants every day of your...   view more

Plovdiv is famous for quite a few things. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It has some impressive Roman ruins right in the city centre. It is incredibly laid back, despite being the second largest city in Bulgaria. And it has fountains that...   view more

I had a great time exploring the Sofia design scene and found some beautiful design shops and small galleries worth visiting. Design lovers should put Sofia on their bucket...   view more

Glasgow has a lot going on and in a weekend break in Glasgow you can sample a nice mix of culture, history, urban nature, good food and entertainment. This guide to 48 hours in Glasgow focuses on the things that make Glasgow special and...   view more

Wrocław’s contemporary art scene is very active and rich in creativity. spent quite a bit of my time in Wroclaw wandering around galleries and museums. There’s a lot to see and...   view more

Did you know that Wroclaw has some beautiful examples of modernist architecture? Wroclaw, Poland, is famous for its massive main square in the old town (Rynek), full of colourful buildings everywhere you...   view more

What do you need to know before your first trip to Wroclaw, Poland? When I told a friend from Krakow I was going to Wroclaw for the first time, she said: There’s a lot to see there, don’t just stay for 2-3...   view more

Poznan is a wonderful Polish Art Nouveau hub. Art Nouveau means “new art” in French and it was indeed new, novel and groundbreaking at the turn of the 20th...   view more

The city of Poznan is a bit of a hidden gem on the Poland tourist route. If you never thought of visiting Poznan, this guide is here to convince you that it is well worth a...   view more

I discovered all sorts of hidden gems and unusual experiences in Warsaw. It’s a very big city with a lot to do and see for...   view more

Warsaw, Poland, offers many places of interest for design lovers. This Warsaw design guide covers design shops, galleries and museums to help you discover the most beautiful design gems in central Warsaw and in the Praga...   view more

What comes to mind when you think about architecture in Bucharest, Romania? I guess the best way to describe Bucharest’s architecture would be “diverse”. Somehow the austere communist and brutalist structures sit alongside elegant Parisian style...   view more

Where can you see great art in Birmingham, UK? Birmingham has some great things to offer to art lovers: museums, galleries, street art and a lively creative scene. I took a short trip to Birmingham from London and visited as many art spaces as I could in a couple of...   view more

What are some of the most unique places in Athens? Athens, Europe’s oldest capital, is a tourist-friendly city, famous for its archaeological landmarks, fine weather (even in winter) and delicious Greek tavern food. I asked travel bloggers to recommend some hidden gems in Athens – lesser-known places and attractions or alternative culture spots that they discovered in the...   view more

From great murals to sticker art, Porto is full of wonderfully creative street art. The street art in Lisbon has become world famous, but Porto’s scene is just as interesting and you’ll often find the same artists painting murals in both...   view more

Szentendre is a lovely Hungarian town you can visit on a very easy day trip from Budapest. This picturesque town on the Danube river is known as an “artists’ village”, because it has attracted artists of all kinds and is full of art museums and galleries. You can easily spend half a day there wandering between exhibitions, tiny cobbled alleyways and the river...   view more

Where are the best places to see Art Nouveau architecture in Paris? On my last trip to Paris, I got a chance to explore some of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the city. Paris has a great collection of flamboyant and whimsical Art Nouveau buildings. There are many of them, but you need to know where to find them. These Art Nouveau buildings are quite unique in the general landscape of Parisian...   view more

This guide will help you explore the art galleries in Le Marais, Paris. Le Marais is a historic district in the centre of Paris, located on the right bank (north side) of the Seine River. It has long been a hub of arts and culture, full of museums, galleries, and cultural centres. It has always been one of my favourite parts of the city. Le Marais is a must-see destination for art lovers in Paris. When you visit you can see why Paris is one of the art capitals of the...   view more

What are the most impressive contemporary buildings in Budapest? On my last trip to Hungary, I got to see some of the best examples of contemporary architecture in Budapest. The city has a great mix of styles, from lavish Art Nouveau buildings to communist-era concrete blocks. They are all interesting in their own ways, but I wanted to see the newest creations in the city, fresh designs and unique ideas. So I went on a self-guided tour of modern-day architecture in Budapest and found some...   view more

This part of London has been transformed in recent years from a somewhat dodgy area into a fun and trendy hub with plenty of things to do.You can easily spend an afternoon in King’s Cross exploring all kinds of art: massive public installations, sculptures in hidden corners, gorgeous immersive art shows, the latest contemporary art, and surprising pop-up...   view more

Where can you find great pieces of street art in Lisbon, Portugal? There are many great artworks on the walls of the city that’s famous for its vibrant street art scene. As always with great street art, it gives you some interesting insights into the local Portuguese...   view more

I spent quite a lot of time in Paris wandering around museums and galleries and felt truly spoilt for choice. An art-themes trip to Paris is ideal because it has such a wealth of world-class museums and galleries of every conceivable type to enjoy. For art lovers, that abndance can be quite overwhelming at first, which is why I made this...   view more

Take a walk around the lovely city centre of York, England, with this guide for art and design lovers. York is one of the most charming cities in Europe. It has many historic points of interest, all sorts of myths and legends, old cobbled streets, and an impressive Gothic...   view more

Brighton is a perfect day trip from London, especially for design lovers. It has a lovely selection of design shops and small galleries, an excellent city museum, and the gorgeous Royal Pavilion. In this guide, I’ll take you on a self-guided walk to see the best places for design lovers in Brighton city centre. The centre is quite compact and very walkable, so you can see everything in this guide in one...   view more

Valencia is a treasure trove of Art Nouveau architecture. While Barcelona is known for its astonishing, world-famous Gaudi buildings, the Art Nouveau architecture in Valencia isn’t quite as well-known. Walking around the streets of Valencia, I couldn’t stop looking up. There were so many gorgeous buildings to spot, especially in the decorated Art Nouveau style, or by its local name:...   view more

Where’s the best place to find street art in Valencia? I knew little about street art in Valencia before my last visit. Turns out it has a vibrant street art scene, with some walls in the city centre just covered in art… I always enjoy taking a street art tour when I visit a new city. Good street art can be really inspiring, and understanding what’s behind it is always...   view more

What are the most beautiful buildings in Bratislava? Take this Bratislava architecture self-guided tour to find out. I made this Bratislava architecture tour after spending a couple of weeks there and seeing a nice mix of architectural styles around the...   view more

Where are the most beautiful design shops in Valencia, Spain? I found quite a few unique and inspiring design shops on my last visit to Valencia. This guide features my selection of the best shops in the form of a self-guided walk that you can take in a couple of hours. This self-guided walk starts in the old town area in Valencia and moves on to the cool district of...   view more

If you love to look at architecture as art, you’ll definitely enjoy the beautiful Parisian buildings in this post. Paris has a curious mix of uniform facades and some outstanding and sometimes quirky architecture. The typical Parisian buildings you see everywhere in the city are in the Haussmannian style. These are 6-7 story buildings with beige stone facades and black wrought iron balconies, that all look intentionally very similar to each other. While the Haussmannian style houses...   view more

This Antwerp design guide will introduce you to the city’s wonderful design scene. I knew little about Antwerp’s design scene at first, but after spending a month there, I found the best streets for design lovers and a bit about the historical significance of Antwerp in the design world. In this guide the best aesthetic spots for design lovers in Antwerp, plus some interesting museums on fashion and...   view more

Where can you find the best art galleries in Antwerp? Het Zuid is a district in the south of Antwerp where you’ll find the city’s best contemporary art galleries, as well as some excellent art museums. In this article, I made a self-guided walk that will take you around the art galleries of Het Zuid on a route that I took...   view more

Where can you see the most beautiful buildings in Antwerp, Belgium? Take an Antwerp architecture walk to find them. Two parts of Antwerp have the best architectural gems and are perfect for self-guided...   view more

I wrote this guide to visiting Antwerp for the first time after visiting Antwerp for the second time ? My first visit to Antwerp was on a day trip from Brussels. That was a few years ago, and I realised that one day in Antwerp wasn’t quite enough. You can definitely see quite a few things in one day, but there’s a lot more to do and see in...   view more

When you visit Naoshima you can expect to see innovative, top-level museums, galleries, alternative art spaces, and public art, all designed to interact with the rural nature of the island. Add to that some amazing minimalist Japanese architecture and zen spaces, and you’ll get a real treat for art lovers. All of these have made the island...   view more

Where are the best places in Tokyo to see the traditional Japanese woodblock art, ukiyo-e? Ukiyo-e, is a Japanese art form that was popular in Japan in the Edo period, and is still celebrated today in museums and galleries in Japan and...   view more