Bondi beach is special to me, because It was one of the places I always wanted to visit when I was living in Europe. Now I am lucky enough to live in Sydney, very close to this iconic place. I find it absolutely amazing that I can go to the beach whenever I like and after 3 years I still feel like I am on holidays. What a great feeling! Why did I choose cockatoos? Because this noisy birds are all-around and they are absolutely gorgeous.

This place is special to me because... it's my current resting place and I have learnt a lot about life here.

Plovdiv is special to me because of its mix of millennial history, culture and laid back style of its people. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, continuously inhabited throughout the centuries. Among the things to experience here are the ancient roman ruins that lie at the heart of the city, the atmosphere of the old town, the artistic and social places in Kapana district, the monuments and architecture of its recent history and the breathtaking views that open from the tops of its hills.I hope this map will make you think of visiting my hometown!

MAPPING SPECIAL PLACES. When you, as a tourist, have only a few days to explore the Netherlands, you need to choose the right destination for your study.
AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, DELFT, THE HAGUE, LEIDEN.. these cities are located not far from each other and a right route will help in a few days to get an idea of the Netherlands as a cultural country.

Whether you visit Golden Gate Park regularly or you've never been, this illustrated map highlights the best things to do in one of San francisco's most beautiful locations.

California`s Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most famous and scenic drives in the world. I`m so happy to share with you some of my favorite places on the section of the Highway 1 from San Francisco to Santa Cruz.

This map created with acrylic paint on wood and Adobe Photoshop showcases places in Seattle to nature watch, taste local foods and learn about the Pacific Northwest's flora and fauna.

MAPPING SPECIAL PLACES. With a rich cultural, architectural, and culinary history, downtown Charleston—particularly the French Quarter—is one of my absolute favorite places on the planet! I love to wander the cobblestone streets and take in the beauty of the old buildings and ironwork. There are also alleyways and gardens around every turn...it's a never-ending visual feast of colors and textures that feeds my artistic soul!

Watercolor map of Turkey

Watercolor map of UAE

I lived just outside Baltimore for a few years and worked in Inner Harbor. I’m now living back in the UK but miss this place! There is such an amazing collection of Museums and building all within walking distance of each other. This is a great vacation city full of culture, energy and amazing people!

“Queen of the Copper Camps”

Set in the Mule Mountains in Southeast Arizona near the border Bisbee boasts the longest highway tunnel in Arizona and what was (and may still be) the largest open pit mine in the world at 300 acres by 900 feet deep.

The Lowell area of Bisbee is slowly falling in to it.

There are also over 2,000 miles of mining tunnels under and around Bisbee.

A friend of mine from Austin Texas Puts on events often at this cute little venue of different buildings. Theres always fun venders and spooky ghost tours.

The contest inspired me to draw a map of San Telmo, one of the oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, where I live. I hope the map and its travel tips make you love this place as much as I do.

I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design many years ago. I wanted to share an illustrated map that could serve as a guide to students and tourists alike who want to explore some favorite spots in the historic district.