by Lawson Brooks | Jan 18, 2026
In Ålesund, a compact coastal city in western Norway, everything about the architecture and layout felt intuitive. Ålesund Sentrum/Miriam Kimvangu Streets were clean, signage was clear, and the waterfront felt like a shared public space rather than a strip of private...
by Lawson Brooks | Jan 18, 2026
South African summers are made for getting away. Grant Durr / Unsplash From buzzing inner cities to laid-back beach towns, the country offers two very different types of escape, each with its own rhythm, price point and personality. The real challenge is deciding...
by Lawson Brooks | Jan 18, 2026
Sundays have a way of encouraging you to slow down and step outside. They offer a chance to reset, breathe deeply and reconnect with the world beyond your screen. You do not need a full schedule or a long drive to make the most of the day. Image used for illustrative...
by Lawson Brooks | Jan 18, 2026
After stumbling off the train at Rijeka station and getting our bearings, we left the building, ploughing straight into a storm. From the warmth of the train, the weather had looked grey and drizzly—almost romantic—through the windows. But what we hadn’t realised was...
by Lawson Brooks | Jan 18, 2026
For a long time, I believed travel only counted if it was distant. Real travel meant stamps in a passport, jet lag that took days to shake, and the subtle disorientation of unfamiliar languages and currencies. Anything else felt like rehearsal, practice before the...
