by Keyta Hawkins | Sep 22, 2024 | EUROPE, TRAVEL
Originally, the plan was to head down to Cornwall to get a few days away, however, unforeseen circumstances thwarted that so a last minute plan was required stat. So, it was concluded that the next best thing would be an impromptu trip to Italy, hopefully for some...
by Keyta Hawkins | Dec 23, 2023 | EUROPE, TRAVEL
In a bid to get a bit of winter sunshine without having to travel too far, it was decided that a trip to Malta was in order. It was only recently that Malta came onto my travel radar, following a strong recommendation from a friend. I’m so glad that we did go...
by Keyta Hawkins | Sep 24, 2023 | EUROPE, TRAVEL
Living in the UK and having most of Europe on my doorstep has sometimes meant that I’ve taken the proximity and convenience of travelling there for granted. There’s a lot of Europe that I’ve yet to visit for exactly this reason, as I’d previously prioritised...
by Keyta Hawkins | Dec 21, 2022 | CITY, EUROPE
I have always been drawn to places that are slightly off the tourist trail and Romania was one such destination on my travel list. When my brother and I decided to go on a spontaneous festive trip, we thought it would be a good opportunity to visit Bucharest (the...
by Keyta Hawkins | Jun 14, 2018 | CITY, EUROPE
Antwerp If you love beautiful architecture, Antwerp is a place that you should consider putting on your travel list. Located not too far from Brussels, Antwerp has a sumptuous Baroque style, meaning there are gorgeous sights to admire (and photograph) at every...
by Keyta Hawkins | Oct 23, 2017 | CITY, EUROPE
Wieliczka Salt Mine During my travels in Poland, what was undoubtedly the standout highlight of the trip was visiting the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Its thee-kilometres of winding corridors take you 135-meters down below ground level. There are 20 chambers to explore, the...