Our little house in Galicia Spain (booked through AirBnB <3 ) was situated near the Faro de Lariño. Somehow it surprised me that the light didn't rotate, but pointed in one direction. Lighthouses on this part of the Spanish coast play an important role. Because so many shipwrecks occured here, it's called Costa da Morte, Read article…
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Back home from Galicia!
After 3 weeks, 3 countries, 4833kms, 5 different beds & beautiful cities like A Coruña, Biarritz, Vigo and Bilbao: I'm back home! It has been quite a shocking change of weather: after a true Indian Summer with lots of sun ( & sunburns ) in Spain & Portugal, autumn really started here in France. But Read article…
The Typography of Travel 4
Beautiful typography spotted on some of my travels: Graff (jewelry store) – Copenhagen, Denmark Freia (chocolate brand) clock – Oslo, Norway Timber Joinery Artisal – Creil, France Danish Design Center – Copenhagen, Denmark Linge Ferry – Ålesund, Norway Les Bains des Docks – Le Havre, France Another Nué – Copenhagen, Denmark Crazy Daisy (nightclub) – Read article…
The Typography of Travel 3
Beautiful typography spotted on some of my travels: Gelateria le Rocca Serra – Bonifacio, Corsica, France Orchidee Blomster (flower shop) – Oslo, Norway United Bakeries – Oslo, Norway Up in Lyon – Lyon, France Stetson Hats – Oslo, Norway Troc 2nd hand store – Lyon, France Eksjö Train Station – Eksjö, Sweden French cheese shop Read article…
Back to… Norway
After Denmark & Sweden, we arrived in Norway! My stepson Nick prepared us: this would be one of the most beautiful countries ever. And he was right: it was amazing. Quite unprepared we drove from Sweden to Geiranger where we rented a small cottage. The direct road to Geiranger had only opened the week before Read article…
Weekend tip: Atelier ABC-Vélo
In this week's Styloise I already told you about ABC Atelier-Vélo. Besides repairing your bike under the supervision of volunteers, you can also join them every first Sunday of the month for a bike trip through the Oise. On previous outings, they have been to Fleurines and Chantilly for example. They usually leave at 9:00AM Read article…
Weekend tip: La Sucrerie
For the past 10 years I've been living in the Oise: a French department situated 35km north of Paris. Of course Studio Sapique is a remnant of (recent) industrial heritage, but not far away from here, is the old industrial Sugar Factory of Francières. It's an impressive site with red bricks, which was recently renovated Read article…
Back to… Greece
Today's destination is Greece: you'd expect a deep blue sea & bright white houses, but in my memory Greece was completely different. In 1998, a few weeks before turning 18 I took my first plane ever (!) from Amsterdam to Athens, Greece. Together with a highschool friend we stayed in an affordable hotel with a Read article…
À la plage, à la piscine
Graphic, stylized, fun, sunny & colorful: these photos by Gray Malin have it all. He took these photos from a doorless helicopter hovering over beaches in France, the US, Brazil, the Caribbean & Australia. The series is called "À la page, à la piscine" and is perfect for the ones ( including me ) who Read article…
Weekend tip: Pierrefonds
One of the most impressive castles in the Oise, must be the 14th century Castle of Pierrefonds. It's in excellent condition, was beautifully restorated in the 19th century & has beautiful graphic wall decorations! After a visit to the castle, or in case you're in need for a more laid-back activity, there's nothing more refreshing Read article…
