Exploring the Historic Centre of Maastricht: A Walk Through the Dutch City Welcome to Maastricht, the charming and historic city located in the southernmost part of the Netherlands. As an architect with a passion for history and urban design, I was excited to explore this city and soak up its unique atmosphere. Join me asContinue reading “Uncovering the History and Culture of Maastricht”
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A Day in the Streets of Amsterdam: Experiencing the City’s Kinetic Energy Through its Central Station
REINVENTING THE URBAN SPACE Amsterdam is a city that is constantly in motion, well known for its wide range of transportation options available for both locals and visitors. From bicycles and boats to buses and trams, the city’s kinetic energy is truly unparalleled. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different ways to navigate Amsterdam’sContinue reading “A Day in the Streets of Amsterdam: Experiencing the City’s Kinetic Energy Through its Central Station”
A Culinary Adventure Through The Best Food Markets in the World.
From Spices to Seafood: The Evolution of Food Markets Through Time Food markets have a long and rich history, dating back to ancient times when humans first began to gather and exchange goods. These markets served as a central hub for communities to trade, socialize, and showcase their local produce and emerging cuisine. In manyContinue reading “A Culinary Adventure Through The Best Food Markets in the World.”
Exploring the Cumbas of Istanbul: A Creative Architectural Solution to Limited Space
Walking on a typical Istanbul street, as if any street in Istanbul could ever be considered typical, is like stepping back in time. How far back in time just depends on which corner you turn. The cobblestone roads lined with Ottoman-era buildings; bakeries, mosques, spice souqs and fake luxury shops, fish markets beside tool shops,Continue reading “Exploring the Cumbas of Istanbul: A Creative Architectural Solution to Limited Space”
Exploring Montreal’s Winter Wonderland
A Walking Tour of the City’s Best Light Art Installations and Pedestrian-Friendly Streets Montreal is a city that truly comes to life at night, with its vibrant light art installations illuminating the streets and adding an extra layer of magic to the already charming city. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, taking a walkingContinue reading “Exploring Montreal’s Winter Wonderland”
Exploring Toronto’s Financial District: A Walking Tour of Downtown’s Iconic Buildings and Landmarks
Welcome to the beautiful city of Toronto! If you’re a fan of architecture and people-watching, then you’re in for a treat on this walking tour of downtown Toronto. We’ll be starting our walk in front of the Royal York Hotel, which is located across from Union Station. The Royal York Hotel is a grand andContinue reading “Exploring Toronto’s Financial District: A Walking Tour of Downtown’s Iconic Buildings and Landmarks”
Pedestrian Streets are Helping Montréal Move on From from Lockdown.
Walking the Pedestrian Streets of Montréal Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante has announced that 10 streets in the city will be pedestrian-only this summer. Montréal is a great city for walking and enjoying public places. Pedestrian streets are very popular in Montréal and are part of the urban landscape, especially during the summer season. They encourageContinue reading “Pedestrian Streets are Helping Montréal Move on From from Lockdown.”
The Most Unbelievable Street Food Market in Alexandria, Egypt
Egyptian street food is one of the most popular places to buy meats, fruits, nuts vegetables, and so much more. With small carts scattered all over the busy streets of Alexandria and Cairo, selling traditional local food such as foul, falafel sandwiches and koshari, it’s a must for anybody travelling to Egypt to visit. WhileContinue reading “The Most Unbelievable Street Food Market in Alexandria, Egypt”
The Shops and Backstreets of Kadiköy, Istanbul’s coolest neighbourhood.
We take a walk around the markets and shops of Kadiköy, Istanbul, truly one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Turkey. Located on the Marmara Sea coast on the Asian Side of town, the Kadıköy district and its Moda neighbourhood in particular have soared in popularity over the past few years, leading it to be namedContinue reading “The Shops and Backstreets of Kadiköy, Istanbul’s coolest neighbourhood.”
Sunrise to Sunset in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula
As with many metropolis around the world, Istanbul has a rich street culture full of activities, sounds and more. Today we wander from Fatih main street, up through the counterfeit market and then the backstreets where fake Nike and Adidas shoes are made. Bustling vendors and workers move thousands of products around the small shopsContinue reading “Sunrise to Sunset in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula”
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