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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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The Ultimate Oslo City Guide: 21x What to do & Where to eat

The Ultimate Oslo City Guide: 21x What to do & Where to eat

It's not the first time I'm visiting Oslo, the capital of Norway. I've been here once before with my family when I was a teenager. Which, let's be honest, is a really long time ago. I remember seeing an old Viking ship, eating lots of waffles and trying cheese with a...

The Ultimate Oslo City Guide: 21x What to do & Where to eat

It's not the first time I'm visiting Oslo, the capital of Norway. I've been here once before with my family when I was a teenager. Which, let's be honest, is a really long time ago. I remember seeing an old Viking ship, eating lots of waffles and trying cheese with a strange brown color. But I don't really remember what the city looks like, if it's big or small, what food the people like (did I actually like the brown cheese?), or what else there is to do apart from the Viking ship museum. I'm...

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The View from the Shard

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A Roman Holiday – Part 2

A Roman Holiday – Part 2

The Vespa may be the best way to explore Rome, but it's also a great city to discover on foot. And let's face it: using a camera while sitting on the back of a scooter isn't easy. So after my Vespa tour with Annie, I walked around the city centre which feels like an...

A Roman Holiday

A Roman Holiday

Oh Rome, how I’ve missed you. I can’t believe I waited 17 years to return to one of my favourite cities. Even though I only stayed for two nights (at this lovely boutique hotel near Piazza Navona), I got the chance to experience my own Roman Holiday. Do you remember...

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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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