Valparaiso street art is a bold and dramatic example of personal expression. It is different from other cities. Not so much in its style, but in its artists’ passion, respect, and backstory. Unlike the rest of Chile, where street art is illegal or restricted, the Valparaiso government almost encourages this freedom. As a result, Valparaiso …
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Discover Culture Through Food: Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class
Chilean food is simple, traditional, and delicious. We have had one great meal after the next and today we learned why. It’s all about tradition, culture, and real food. We spent the day with Pablo, one of the chefs from Chilean Cuisine Cooking Classes in Valparaiso, Chile. We came away with a better understanding of …
Explore Melbourne Street Art and Graffiti Laneways
Melbourne street art is amongst the best in the world. An ever-changing, dynamic and colourful collection of Melbourne graffiti laneways, the street graffiti found here is, in fact, works of art. The street artists are talented professionals, some already famous, others on their way. It’s one of my favourite cities for a getaway, so much so …
Christchurch Street Art Uplifts NZ’s Post-Quake City
Christchurch Street Art is a colourful distraction from the vacant lots and surviving earthquake damaged buildings that seem to plague much of the downtown area. It’s as though New Zealand’s third largest city is a blank canvas to be painted. NZ street artists have flocked here to take on the challenge of revitalising and brightening …
Discovering Street Art in Perth, Australia
It is the enormity of the street art in Perth that turned my head. Massive works of art appear on seemingly random buildings, mostly in laneways and alleyways. Unlike Melbourne street art that filled up every inch of the laneways it covered, the street art in Perth seems to focus on one image at a …
Cruising on the Swan River to Artistic Fremantle, Australia
Black swans dot the banks and give the Swan River her name according to the commentary on board the hour-long Captain Cook cruise from Perth to Fremantle in Western Australia (WA). It was a late spring day with a light breeze. The river sailing was smooth and the commentary identified key sights like the Royal …
Auckland Street Art, Waterfront Artwork and Sculptures
Auckland New Zealand is eclectic and modern city visually enhanced with street art and sculpture. You would be hard-pressed to find a business district in the city that didn’t have some sort of public art. Auckland street art ranges from classic painting to modern graffiti-like styles. Similarly, the city’s sculpture covers a range from traditional …
Street Art of Asia as Photographed by Top Travel Bloggers
The street art of Asia is playful, creative, and fun. This is the fifth and final in the collaborative series of Street Art Around the World. The first shot is my own; the others were taken by top travel bloggers. I found the street art of Asia to be the most unique of the collections Have a look and …
Travel Bloggers Explore New Zealand and Australia Street Art
Street art crosses cultures, language, and continental barriers. I love all of it, although I tend to gravitate towards the brighter, happier images. Today I share a collection of interesting New Zealand and Australia street art. It is part of a travel blogger collaborative series highlighting street art from around the world. Enjoy this collection: The …
Street Art of Central and South American Shared by Top Travel Bloggers
Bright, bold, and detailed, much of the Central and South American street art that I have seen appear to be quite elaborate. This is the third in a series of collaborative posts on street art around the world. The first was European Street Art followed by Canadian and American Street Art. What I find most interesting so far …
Explore Canadian and American Street Art with Top Travel Bloggers
I found it interesting that when I asked top travel bloggers to share photos of their favorite Canadian and American street art, nearly all sent photos of people. Is this a trend in North America, or simply a coincidence? I am a huge fan of street art, generally preferring the colourful and fun over the political, …
Travel Bloggers Share an Eclectic Mix of European Street Art
When I think about European street art Berlin, London, and Barcelona are the cities that first come to my mind. So I asked top travel bloggers where their favourite street art was located and I was surprised by some of the results. So many sent images that this is a multipart article, starting with European …
Mexico Restaurant in Auckland: Colourful, yet Haunting
I am not sure what initially brought us to the door of Mexico Restaurant, but it was the haunting decor that brought us into this Auckland eatery in the up-market, trendy Ponsonby neighbourhood. If you are a fan of fresh in ingredients, creative meals, or street art style art, then this is the place for you. …
K Road Urban Art in Progress in Auckland NZ
K Road, short for Karangahape Road may be geographically located in Auckland’s Central Business district, but it is also home to an eclectic mix of the alternative and traditional. It’s where we often go for boutique gifts or op shops, vegetarian or ethnic dining, or interesting nightlife. This weekend K-Road was home to All Fresco, …
