by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt The Bathing Ship, a swimming pool which floats in the Spree, has long been one of my favourite places in Berlin. But since moving here I’ve discovered this city has a whole lot more weird, wonderful and beautiful pools. Perhaps it’s because Berlin is at least 2 hours from the coast, but… Read More Swim in Berlin
by Bianca Ohannessian Urban meets aquatic along the beautiful coastal walk that winds its way around the western edge of Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut. Lined with palm trees and looking out across the glistening Mediterranean Sea, a stroll along the attractive Corniche walkway is a great way to spend an afternoon in Beirut. You’ll find… Read More The Corniche: Beirut’s Coastal Promenade
by Bianca Ohannessian Earlier this month, dancers from all across the globe gathered in Paris for Europe’s largest Polynesian dance competition. Linked to the Heiva competitions, the two-day Heiva i Paris extravaganza held at the Bobino Theatre in Montparnasse is now in its fifth year. It sees troupes competing in front of a panel of… Read More Heiva i Paris: A celebration of Tahitian dance
by Bianca Ohannessian Sunsets are a way of life in Bali. There’s no shortage of laid-back beach bars and stunning scenic spaces to sit back and enjoy nature’s multi-coloured light show. Here are a few favourite places to soak in the sunset skies. Uluwatu: Culture Vs cocktails There are lots of places to witness… Read More Bali’s Best Sunset Spots
by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt In case being a Rockskipper didn’t make this clear, I really like travelling. But I also need to not get fired from my job. So for 2017 I set myself an adventurous goal: to go somewhere different on holiday every month. I wanted to stretch my imagination (and my holiday allowance) to… Read More A Year of Holidays
by Bianca Ohannessian Unicorns do exist; you can find them happily grazing on rainbow sprinkles at Unicorn Café in Thailand’s bustling capital, Bangkok. A shimmering sanctuary celebrating cuteness, Unicorn Café is an Instagrammer’s dream in rose-tinted tones. Hidden away in the backstreets of Silom, away from the zooming tuk tuks and traffic jams tooting their… Read More Rockskippers Recommends: Unicorn Café, Bangkok
by Bianca Ohannessian Halong Bay is a must-see if you find yourself in northern Vietnam. There’s a good reason why it’s the country’s number one attraction; it’s truly enchanting. At just over a three and a half hour’s drive from Hanoi, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of somewhere between 1,000 – 2,000… Read More A Guide to Halong Bay by Boat
