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12 Famous Photo Locations in New York City
North America, New York City, City Breaks, USA, City Guide, Photo Inspiration Sophie Alexander-Osman North America, New York City, City Breaks, USA, City Guide, Photo Inspiration Sophie Alexander-Osman

12 Famous Photo Locations in New York City

I must have spent at least 20 days in New York City over the years, which has given me plenty of time to explore beyond just the main attractions. I’ve done all the big sightsβ€”Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Libertyβ€”and while they’re impressive, what really stands out to me are the smaller moments: walking through West Village on a quiet morning, catching golden hour on the Brooklyn Bridge, or finding a cosy coffee shop in SoHo to escape the noise.

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18 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Venice
City Breaks, Europe, Italy, Venice, Photo Inspiration Sophie Alexander-Osman City Breaks, Europe, Italy, Venice, Photo Inspiration Sophie Alexander-Osman

18 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Venice

Venice is one of the world’s greatest cities, famous for the car-less streets, picturesque canals, gondolas, the Rialto Bridge and many historic buildings.

A romantic city, perfect for a weekend away with your loved ones. Or a solo trip that will re-ignite your soul for food, passion and love. The relaxed Italian way of life rubs off on everyone that visits.

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20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Italy

20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Italy

One of my favourite countries in the world - Italy! A place that is dreamy from every aspect - the language, landscapes, culture, history and of course the cuisine. Italians are the kings at maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Which is something that the rest of the world can definitely benefit from.

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17 Best Places to Visit in Berlin, Germany
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17 Best Places to Visit in Berlin, Germany

I must have visited Berlin over 10 times in my life. As I mentioned in my bio, I’m a quarter German and have a Great Auntie who lives in the city. It kind of feels like a second home.

Berlin is a vibrant, quirky, historical and exciting place to visit. I love the abstract buildings, graffiti and underground stations. You can’t go very far without seeing one of these three things.

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10 Best Places to see in Paris
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10 Best Places to see in Paris

There are so many reasons why The City of Love is on everyone’s bucket list and is always the most visited city in the world, year after year. The combination of the romantic streets, traditional architecture, famous museums, delicious cuisine and of course the language, draws tourists in all year long. Paris oozes culture, charm and history from every street corner. Whether it’s the al fresco dining, seeing the Mona Lisa at The Louvre or having a picnic under the Eiffel Tower, you will fall in love with it all. I know I did!

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20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Croatia

20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Croatia

On the whole, Croatia is undoubtedly the most beautiful country I’ve ever been to. The turquoise calm waters, lush greenery, dramatic landscapes, coastal roads, quaint villages and the historic city of Dubrovnik, are all you could possibly want from a European summer holiday. If I had the choice, I would move to the country in a heartbeat! I have nothing but fond memories of my 2018 trip.

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10 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Prague
Czechia, Europe, Prague, City Breaks, Weekend Getaways, Photo Inspiration Sophie Alexander-Osman Czechia, Europe, Prague, City Breaks, Weekend Getaways, Photo Inspiration Sophie Alexander-Osman

10 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Prague

Prague is the capital city of Czechia or most commonly known as the Czech Republic. The city is now one of Europe’s most famous and most visited, as millions of tourists visit each year. As part of my European road trip in January 2014, I managed to squeeze in a memorable 24 hours in the city. I remember falling in love instantly with the buildings, streets and that true European feel. I also remember being completely frozen - it was so cold! Hot chocolate, crepes and cosy pubs kept us going!

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A Week in Los Angeles
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A Week in Los Angeles

Beverly Hills. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Highway 1. Malibu. Downtown LA. Venice Beach. The Grove. LAX. Rodeo Drive. Griffith Observatory. Skidrow. Disneyland. Santa Monica. Runyon Canyon. Universal Studios. All the places that makeup one of the best cities in the world. The City of Angels, Los Angeles.

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6 European Cities in 6 Days

6 European Cities in 6 Days

After partying in Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava for New Year’s Eve 2014. Instead of flying back to London, we decided that we would drive back through Europe, stopping off in various cities on the way.

The plan was to start off with breakfast in Bratislava, lunch in Vienna and dinner in Prague. Then spend a couple of days exploring Berlin and Bruges, and finally taking the Eurotunnel from Calais and drive up to London.

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5 Best Things to do in Shanghai
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5 Best Things to do in Shanghai

Shanghai is the largest city in China with a dense population of nearly 25 million people. With a city this size, the list of things to see and do is endless. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a good amount of time in Shanghai, as in 2017 I worked on a cruise ship that sailed in and out of the city on a weekly basis.

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Tallest Buildings in the World

Tallest Buildings in the World

Whenever I visit a new country or city, my first port of call is always to see the view from the highest point. Majority of the time that’s from the tallest skyscraper or on top of a mountain. I love to figure out my bearings so I can navigate and plan a successful trip. I’m slightly obsessed with viewing decks and skylines - it’s always my favourite part of any new city that I visit.

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