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Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
Travel inspiration for the traveler who is always looking for the hidden gems
Sharing travel inspiration and information about the most interesting destinations in the world. If you love design boutique hotels and exploring the local food culture as much as I do, then you’ve come to the right place!
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Magical Alishan: a perfect day trip from Chiayi
In addition to visiting amazing cities like Taipei and Tainan, you definitely don't want to miss Taiwan's beautiful nature. Taroko Gorge is on every nature lover's list. But there's another national park in Taiwan that's absolutely worth a visit: Alishan National...
Magical Alishan: a perfect day trip from Chiayi
In addition to visiting amazing cities like Taipei and Tainan, you definitely don't want to miss Taiwan's beautiful nature. Taroko Gorge is on every nature lover's list. But there's another national park in Taiwan that's absolutely worth a visit: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. Walking through the misty forest with its giant cypress trees is a magical experience that you'll never forget. I visited Alishan as a day trip from Chiayi. In this article, I'll show you why it's one of the...
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Step into 18th century London at Osterley Park
Until recently the only way I knew Osterley was as one of the many stops on the Piccadilly line to Heathrow. It's when you know you're not in zone 1 or 2 anymore because you're above the ground (and can use your phone). I never thought any of these stops would be...
Best books & blogs for your next trip to London
So it turns out that when you move to a new city, after two years you'll need a separate bookcase for all the books you've collected about your new hometown. You'd think I'm doing a PhD on London...I'm not. Writing a blog post also doesn't require a lot of research....
Sky Garden
Despite my fear of heights, I can't deny that London looks incredible from up high. I'd already faced my fears when I visited The Shard. But for a spectacular view of London including The Shard, you need to be at London's latest panorama attraction: the Sky...
London Village: Bermondsey Street
Something that still surprises me, is that you can be in the busiest, most touristy part of London - you turn the corner - and all of a sudden you're in what looks like a small, pretty village. I love exploring these London 'villages', each with their own unique...
Fairytale Castle Colleges in Cambridge
Looking back on my years at the University of Amsterdam, I was pretty lucky to study in interesting historic college buildings. I spent most of my time in the East India House, which was the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 17th century....
San Diego with the Sony A6000
Whether I'm traveling for work or for fun, I never leave home without my camera. But on a business trip it's not always ideal to also carry a heavy DSLR camera with you. So I've been thinking about maybe getting an extra camera. One that wouldn't be as bulky, but...
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Hi, I’m Jacintha and welcome to Urban Pixxels
Urban Pixxels is all about travel inspiration and information for the traveler who wants to explore the most interesting destinations in the world; prefers design boutique hotels over hostels; is always looking for the hidden gems; and believes that exploring the local food culture is just as important as sightseeing.
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Forget the everyday craziness and travel to more remote places where you can slow down, admire beautiful nature, and have unforgettable experiences.