by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jan 26, 2017 | Travel
A new school year needs a new outfit. A new milestone a new haircut. And in this case I felt that my new adventure needed a new look as well. I didn’t change my hair, but I did change the look of Urban Pixxels. As you may have noticed I haven’t been...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jan 17, 2017 | Europe, Places to stay, United Kingdom
I’m a big fan of Artist Residence. Their London hotel in Pimlico is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. So when Jess, Jo and I got invited to stay at their Cornwall hotel, the only question we had was: When? For those of you who don’t know...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 8, 2016 | City trip, Europe, Finland, Helsinki, Travel experiences
Some people will escape the winter by flying to a tropical island. Others (that’s me) fly to countries where the days are shorter and the temperatures even lower. Helsinki may not be the first city that comes to mind for a city trip right now, but I loved...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Dec 2, 2016 | City trip, New York, North America, Places to stay, USA
It’s not every day that I sleep in a hotel where celebrities like Lenny Kravitz and famous fashion bloggers were staying that same week. And where people like Leonardo DiCaprio and Alexa Chung attended the launch party a year ago. It may sound a bit...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Nov 14, 2016 | Photography
When I think about what to bring on a trip, I always start with my camera gear and electronics. Not shoes, not whether I should bring a coat, not what books I want to read… No, it’s the geeky stuff that’s on top of my list. I’m a firm believer...
