Melbourne street art

Let it go
My friend Artur walked me through a number of Melbourne’s lanes in the CBD in the past weeks. Those lanes, often still surrounded by old, low brick buildings, tell about Melbourne’s past, but they are also the spots of its most vibrant life. Small back-alley bars, roof tops, cafés, etc… I’m glad they haven’t (yet) […] Read More

Montréal Murals

Let it go
Montréal has an alternative feel to it, and many parts of the cities are covered in smaller graffiti. There are not many of my beloved street art stencils, but the murals are impressive. So impressive, Montréal actually now has a Festival for them – but then, they seem to have a festival for everything! The Mural […] Read More

I am Fitzroy

Let it go
The choice of the neighborhood you live in very much determines the whole vibe of the stay. It sets the tone, the places you discover, the people you meet… After five weeks in Melbourne I can say: I am Fitzroy. This is my area. I really like this tiny little rectangle, bordered by Nicholson and […] Read More

The hills of Valpo

Let it go
Yesterday I walked around Cerro Alegre, my neighborhood all afternoon, up and down the streets. I stayed on the hill and took something like 250 pictures. After a quick pizza, I was calling it an early night, and didn’t go out anymore. I had the prefect night in my hotel, the bed being a huge […] Read More