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Let's combine art and travel! I'm an avid traveller, illustrating and sketching the amazing things I've seen from around the world.

Sketch of Loire valley castle of Blois French architecture

Château Royale de Blois: A Historic and Architectural Treasure

October 11, 2023

The Château Royale de Blois is one of the gems of the Loire Valley in France. From Kings to assassinations to Joan of Arc, the history of France was written here. … More Château Royale de Blois: A Historic and Architectural Treasure

Château Royale de Blois: A Historic and Architectural Treasure
Kaiseki dining in Japan abalone cooking alive

The Most Disturbing Food I Ever Ate In Japan

October 4, 2023

During a kaiseki meal in a Japanese ryokan, I was served abalone, cooked whilst still alive. It was the most disturbing dish I’ve ever eaten. … More The Most Disturbing Food I Ever Ate In Japan

The Most Disturbing Food I Ever Ate In Japan
Drawing of hanazono Jinja a Shinto shrine in Shinjuku tokyo

Hanazono Jinja – Secret Shrine Between Tokyo’s Skyscrapers

September 27, 2023

Linking modern and traditional Japan, Hanazono Jinja in Shinjuku is an unexpected and beautiful Tokyo shrine worth visiting. … More Hanazono Jinja – Secret Shrine Between Tokyo’s Skyscrapers

Hanazono Jinja – Secret Shrine Between Tokyo’s Skyscrapers
typical australian cuisine

A to Z Of Australian Food – From Anzac Biscuits to Zucchini Slice

September 20, 2023

What is Australian Food? Read about Australia’s most iconic dishes in this A-Z list. … More A to Z Of Australian Food – From Anzac Biscuits to Zucchini Slice

A to Z Of Australian Food – From Anzac Biscuits to Zucchini Slice
Drawing of Solfar the sun voyager sculpture in reykjavik

The Tragedy Behind Iceland’s Iconic Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

September 13, 2023

Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, is one of the most famous sculptures in Reykjavik, made all the more poignant by the artist’s tragic story. … More The Tragedy Behind Iceland’s Iconic Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture

The Tragedy Behind Iceland’s Iconic Sun Voyager (Sólfar) Sculpture
Mont d'Or cheese illustration france fromage

Ultimate French Cheese Guide – 50 Iconic Fromages Français

September 8, 2023

The ultimate guide to 50 famous French cheeses! … More Ultimate French Cheese Guide – 50 Iconic Fromages Français

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Drawing of funazushi platter of rotten fish

8 Weird Japanese Foods To Eat In Japan (If You’re Brave)

September 6, 2023

Fish sperm, poison fugu, and locusts are some of the weirdest food in Japan. Discover more unusual Japanese dishes! … More 8 Weird Japanese Foods To Eat In Japan (If You’re Brave)

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かわいいたこ焼き屋台日本ケーキコピックマーカーの描画

8 Japanese Foods You Need To Try In Japan

August 30, 2023

Read about some of Japan’s most iconic and delicious dishes, that every visitor to Japan should try! … More 8 Japanese Foods You Need To Try In Japan

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Landscape sketch of Bondi Beach Sydney Australia coronavirus shutdown

Tourist Vandals – The Shameful Trend Of Tourists Damaging Monuments

August 23, 2023

Some tourists have no respect. These are some of the shocking examples of tourists vandalising or damaging tourist sites, monuments, and artworks. … More Tourist Vandals – The Shameful Trend Of Tourists Damaging Monuments

Tourist Vandals – The Shameful Trend Of Tourists Damaging Monuments
Maison Carrée urban sketching illustration Nîmes france

The Remarkable Perfection of the Maison Carrée in Nimes

August 16, 2023

The Maison Carrée in the French city of Nîmes is an extraordinary Roman building. 2000 years old, it is an ideal example of Roman design. … More The Remarkable Perfection of the Maison Carrée in Nimes

The Remarkable Perfection of the Maison Carrée in Nimes

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