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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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First Time Visiting Chicago with My New Mirrorless Nikon Z6 (+ video)
Only a few days before my trip to Chicago I traded in my beloved Nikon D750 for the new Nikon Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera. There was nothing wrong with my D750 which I've used for the past four and half years. For quite some time I wasn't even sure if I wanted to...
First Time Visiting Chicago with My New Mirrorless Nikon Z6 (+ video)
Only a few days before my trip to Chicago I traded in my beloved Nikon D750 for the new Nikon Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera. There was nothing wrong with my D750 which I've used for the past four and half years. For quite some time I wasn't even sure if I wanted to make the switch to mirrorless. Switching to mirrorless There are two reasons that made me choose the Nikon Z6: the weight and its video capabilities. I'm not an expert when it comes to film making (far from it), but I do enjoy...
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Confessions of a Chocoholic
I'm a bit of a chocoholic. Nothing new for people who have known me for a while. I thought that by now I kind of gained control over my addiction, but London is just full of temptations. This Saturday I walked by this place called Ben's Cookies and I couldn't resist...
Behind the glass
Some of the store windows in London just make me laugh. Here are two of my recent finds.
Not your average walk in the park
Visiting a cemetery is probably not what first comes to mind when you're thinking about what you want to do in London. But that's actually where I'm writing this post, at the Abney Park Cemetery in North East London. Today was going to be the first warm day of the...
Foodies’ Paradise at Borough Market
In case you were wondering.... I love visiting food markets. And so far Borough Market is definitely one of my favorites. Apparently the market has been here since the 13th century and has grown to over a 100 different food stalls today. It's THE place to go to if you...
The East End
When I moved to London, I was so looking forward to discovering all the different areas of the city. Unfortunately, as it has been so cold and rainy, I haven't seen much yet. Well, it's still cold, but the sun has finally come out (for a few hours at least). So today...
Let Them Eat Cake
One of the fun things about a 'new city' is that I can discover new hotspots for having coffee, tea.... and cake. And the best source for finding those places are of course the locals. One of them brought me here: Drink, Shop & Do. On the outside it doesn't really...
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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.
