travel & lifestyle
The Tyrol region in Austria is a nature lover's playground. The mountainous landscape provides the perfect environment for winter sports, while in the summer months the hiking and biking trails attract tourists from around the world in search of fresh air and beautiful scenery. Even the culture is unique with traditional folk customs blending with… Continue reading Explore Tyrol
Marrakech is a magical city. It's a place to dream and be inspired. A place to write stories and take photographs. It's a city shaped by travellers and nomads, with the spirit of wanderlust flowing through its streets. Images taken by Hayley Maguire in Marrakech, Morocco, in May 2019.
London is a vast, sprawling metropolis. Centuries of history are bound deep within its streets and boroughs, sitting side-by-side with modern structures as 21st century city dwellers go about their daily lives. There are museums, shops, different restaurants for every night of the year, jazz clubs, beautiful public parks, and countless apartment buildings - both… Continue reading London
The definition of curiosity is a desire to learn or know about anything - pure inquisitiveness. I have always been curious. In my younger years I would jump from hobby to hobby, going to dance classes one month, then playing the violin the next. In my late teens and early 20's, my curiosity lured me… Continue reading Forever Curious
We all like to think of ourselves as discerning travellers - more concerned about the local culture, customs, fauna, and flora of the exotic places we are visiting than ticking off a bucket list and posing for selfies at iconic landmarks. We like to give the impression that we are care free and unconcerned about… Continue reading Travel Style
Morocco is a land of adventure, glamour, and mystery. It feels European, African, and Arabian, all at the same time. It's a travel friendly country but with a hint of danger around the edges. The cities revolve around traditions and are steeped in history, but are still moving with modern times. Basically, Morocco is an… Continue reading Marrakech Dreaming
Last year I travelled to Budapest. It was my first time in Hungary and we drove from Tirol in Austria, to Vienna and then across to Hungary. The landscape changed dramatically along the way from mountains in Tirol and Salzburg, to urban sprawl outside Vienna and then flat stretches of land dotted with wind turbines as… Continue reading Budapest
The snow has been falling hard this winter in Austria. The sun has been hiding behind thick clouds and spring feels very far away. For skiers and snowboarders, the Austrian Alps this year are a winter playground. But for summer-lovers like me, the snow isn't always fun. Thankfully, Spain isn't too far away, so we… Continue reading Valencia Design
A cold, crisp winter morning in Austria. The rising sun adding a pink glow to the sky. Winter in the mountains is the most magical season. The landscape is made for it. The snow settles and turns everywhere into a white wonderland. It's the prettiest time of year here, and it's worth getting up early… Continue reading Frosty Morning
Home is where the heart is, so the saying goes. Home is wherever I lay my hat, so another saying goes. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, home is the place where one lives permanently. So how can one place be all these contradicting things? Home means different things to different people. For some, home… Continue reading Home
