Through the Winding Streets of Lisbon’s Alfama

by Abi Prowse | May 1, 2020 | City Guides, Destinations, Europe, Portugal, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Bright trams rattle along the narrow, shaded streets of Lisbon’s Alfama neighbourhood, rushing past intricately-patterned houses and minute fado bars. This area, so rich in history and spattered with breathtaking viewpoints, is the...

Valencia, Spain: City Guide

by Abi Prowse | Apr 22, 2020 | City Guides, Destinations, Europe, Spain, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Settled into the rugged landscape of Spain’s East coast lies the city of Valencia. Known primarily for its infamous paella and stunningly warm summers, this eclectic Spanish metropolis has much more to offer than meets the eye....

Elounda, Crete: A Photo Journal

by Abi Prowse | Apr 10, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, Greece, Photo Journals, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Dusk falls on another day in Elounda: a sleepy village nestled into the rugged coastline of northern Crete. Although the day is beginning to wind down, Elounda seems to trickle into life, its residents sparked seemingly by the...

Aveiro, Portugal: City Guide

by Abi Prowse | Apr 3, 2020 | City Guides, Destinations, Europe, Portugal, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Settled behind the still, graceful waters of its eponymous lagoon, its streets woven with elegant canals, is the sleepy city of Aveiro, Portugal. Sheltered from the vivacity of nearby Porto by a stretching expanse of greenery, this...

Menton, France: A Photo Journal

by Abi Prowse | Mar 27, 2020 | Destinations, Europe, France, Photo Journals, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Amongst the glitz and the glamour of the French Riviera, with its sparking-white yachts and luxurious, sprawling hotels, lies Menton. A compact town perched on the very edge of the French border, Menton acts as the country’s gateway...

Where Industry meets Tradition: Alcântara, Lisbon

by Abi Prowse | Mar 20, 2020 | City Guides, Destinations, Europe, Portugal, Travel

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse As Lisbon begins to wake up, the narrow, residential streets of Alcântara start to brighten, morning sun bouncing from the cracked yet ornately-painted tiles. People trickle slowly out onto the pavements, the tinkling of coffee cups...