Sidestreet Travel

23/09/2024

Prague is the perfect weekend or long weekend getaway, where you can mix eating, drinking, art, city walks, sightseeing, and spas all in one....

Prague is the perfect weekend or long weekend getaway, where you can mix eating, drinking, art, city walks, sightseeing, and spas all in one.

18/07/2024

Exploring Brussels for the second time in over fourteen years! I took a break from the city center and spent the weekend in the charming neighbourhood of Saint Gilles.

The variety of specialty coffee, restaurants, natural wine, and independently owned boutiques was outstanding.

Check out the link in bio to read more. 🍻

17/07/2024

It's been sixteen years since I first went to Brussels. I was on an exchange in Holland, where I was a fresh-faced 20-year-old in Europe for the first time. At the time, I was studying geopolitics, multi-lateral diplomacy, and art history, so Brussels felt like the convergence of politics, culture, and partying. My first trip was with 12 classmates; you're probably already cringing, knowing the shoestring budget and how that manifested in the cheapest place to room, eat, and drink....

It’s been sixteen years since I first went to Brussels. I was on an exchange in Holland, where I was a fresh-faced 20-year-old in Europe for the first time. At the time, I was studying geopol…

26/03/2024

Located in northern Italy, Turin is the capital city of Piedmont, which is also a famous wine region (the wine is indeed divine). Turin is a small city with a cozy yet bustling feeling, much more low-key and relaxed than its famous neighbour Milan....

Located in northern Italy, Turin is the capital city of Piedmont, which is also a famous wine region (the wine is indeed divine). Turin is a small city with a cozy yet bustling feeling, much more l…

22/07/2023

Liverpool was on fire for Eurovision 2023! But this city has a lot to offer beyond the glitz and glamour of this famous music event. Bars, restaurants, coffee, and incredible hospitality make Liverpool a worthwhile stop on your UK itinerary....

Liverpool was on fire for Eurovision 2023! But this city has a lot to offer beyond the glitz and glamour of this famous music event. Bars, restaurants, coffee, and incredible hospitality make Liver…

19/05/2023

A new blog post is up! It's a consolidation of a few trips to London. The focus is food, coffee (lots of it) and art. Be share to save this for your next trip.

When it comes to London, there is a lot of love for this city. And it is understandable, but it took me until my third trip to get the vibe. All of my trips have been work-related, but I’ve b…

18/10/2022

I had a fantastic time speaking with Montreal sur-Mer about the origins of their bakery/shop, and I'm happy to share our conversation here.

https://sidestreet.blog/2022/09/16/a-little-slice-of-heaven-in-soulac-sur-mer-%f0%9f%8d%9e/

What do sourdough, natural wine, and coffee have to do with each other? They all happily co-exist at the bakery-cum-shop of Montreal sur-Mer in the tiny coastal town of Soulac sur-Mer, France. Alth…

17/10/2022

Soulac-sur-Mer is a charming seaside town in France that stole a piece of my heart. A little over two hours on the train from Bordeaux, you escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is a …

17/10/2022

A new blog post! Read about my adventures in Soulac-sur-Mer, France.
https://sidestreet.blog/2022/10/16/a-rustic-french-getaway/

Soulac-sur-Mer is a charming seaside town in France that stole a piece of my heart. A little over two hours on the train from Bordeaux, you escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The town is a …

26/06/2022

Exploring the Open Studio at Jan van Eyck Academie.

This particular piece was the exploration of the traditional milling process for wheat and the experimentation of its flavour in ice cream.

The first photo is handmade soap to wash your hands in order to hold the ice cream. Subsequent photos show the ice cream and then the research and production of other products as a result of this process.

09/04/2022

Don't forget about snail mail 📮

24/03/2022

Street Art in London

07/02/2022

Food truck culture in Tokyo 🤤

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These design-forward restaurants on wheels are more than just lunch-hour catering for Tokyo’s busy workers. We visit a technology start-up and the talented…