Category: big cities
Getting Lost in Skoob, London’s Basement Book Maze
Hunting for the best second-hand bookshop in London? Skoob Books in Bloomsbury—tucked beneath the Brunswick Centre near Russell Square—offers one of the city’s broadest selections of used and out-of-print titles. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Bloomsbury has long been London’s intellectual heartland—home to the University of London’s central precinct (Senate House). Surrounded by University College…
Dolce Vita: Cake Decadence at Brunetti Oro, Melbourne
On our short visit to Melbourne, Australia, my (Chris) relative CL kindly led us on a walking tour through the central business district and along the Yarra river. We paused for a break at this famous Italian coffee and-cake spot on Flinders Lane, one of the city’s key “eat streets”, with a high concentration of…
Bancas Pintadas: Painted Benches of Santiago, Chile
During a short stay in Chile’s capital – Santiago, we noticed many colorfully painted benches on the streets, especially in the area of our hotel, Las Condes. A bit of digging revealed “Bancas Pintadas,” a public-art initiative that transforms ordinary seating into open-air galleries for local artists. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Las Condes is…
Wandering in Lastarria: Santiago, Chile
During a short stay in Chile’s capital – Santiago, we visited a colorful, historic district of the city – Lastarria. Barrio Lastarria is one of central Santiago’s most walkable, culture-forward districts—compact streets lined with cafés, wine bars, galleries, and indie shops which give it a lively, bohemian feel. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Barrio Lastarria…