by Keyta Hawkins | Dec 21, 2022 | CITY, EUROPE
I have always been drawn to places that are slightly off the tourist trail and Romania was one such destination on my travel list. When my brother and I decided to go on a spontaneous festive trip, we thought it would be a good opportunity to visit Bucharest (the...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 14, 2018 | CITY, EUROPE
Antwerp If you love beautiful architecture, Antwerp is a place that you should consider putting on your travel list. Located not too far from Brussels, Antwerp has a sumptuous Baroque style, meaning there are gorgeous sights to admire (and photograph) at every...
by Keyta Hawkins | Oct 23, 2017 | CITY, EUROPE
Wieliczka Salt Mine During my travels in Poland, what was undoubtedly the standout highlight of the trip was visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Its thee-kilometres of winding corridors take you 135-meters down below ground level. There are 20 chambers to explore, the...
by Keyta Hawkins | Mar 13, 2016 | CITY, EUROPE
Located just a stone’s throw from the Swiss capital of Geneva, the city of Lausanne is a wonderful destination to discover. Lausanne has all the makings of an incredible city. Expect breathtaking scenery, including a stunning backdrop of towering Alps dusted...
by Keyta Hawkins | Nov 2, 2015 | EUROPE
I was recently invited to Boulogne in France to visit the Nausicaa Centre, one of Europe’s largest aquariums. Nausicaa is home to over 30,000 animals from 1,000 species, so there was plenty to see. In celebration of Taste Week, Nausicaa was highlighting its ‘Mr...
by Keyta Hawkins | Sep 24, 2015 | CITY, EUROPE, LIFE
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to Amsterdam by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Joined by some tech journos, we were given unprecedented access to KLM’s headquarters at Schiphol Airport to get a behind the scenes insight. As a bit of a closeted aviation...
