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A DIY Tour of Street Art in Digbeth, Birmingham
I recently enlisted the help of my lovely sister as an adventure buddy and photographer for the day and headed to the city to scope out some street art in Digbeth, Birmingham. We live just outside the city and love doing things in Digbeth so this was a fun day out for us. Digbeth is a fanstastically odd mix between abandoned warehouses and industrial spaces and a vibrant creative quarter. It’s the sort of place you go for alternative shops and etertainment, to enjoy street food and have drinks in the evening. Getting There Birmingham’s central location in the West Midlands makes it a great option for a day trip…
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A Guide to Street Art & Murals in Reykjavik
Reykjavik is a lovely city with a cosy, small town vibe, colourful houses galore and stunning sea front views. Reykjavik also has a booming street art scene. Being quite a walkable city, you’ll see plenty of murals and smaller illustrations and tags walking around during your time here. I love searching for street art d in a place like Iceland, that’s not exactly cheap, it makes a great budget activity to save those pennies! I’ve put together 15 of my favourite murals and a few smaller pieces I found on my explorations. Try and spot them all when you visit; and don’t be afraid to look down alleyways and corners;…
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Street art Hunting in Gdańsk & Gdynia
Poland is often overlooked as a travel destination, but it has a lot of history, beautiful architecture, art and culture to offer. The Tri-City, made up of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot, is home to some beautiful murals, including one of the largest open air street art galleries in the world. Follow me as I recall my experiences street art hunting in Gdańsk & Gdynia in September. In this post I’ll take you through how to get to Zaspa from central Gdańsk and some of the beautiful murals on display and give you an overview of Traffic Design’s art and signage around the nearby city of Gdynia. Mural Spotting in Zaspa…
