Lucy Truman / Mumbai

Lucy Truman Draws Inspiration from Travels in Mumbai

Posted by Workbook on May 10, 2026

Illustrator Lucy Truman shared a recent travel sketchbook series created during a visit to Mumbai.

Travel journals regularly form the foundation of Lucy’s finished editorial and narrative illustration work. Drawing on location remains central to her practice, allowing spontaneous interactions and unexpected ideas to shape the development of each piece. During her time in Mumbai, her sketching took her from dawn markets to museums and even a visit to Elephanta Island. These observational sketches later evolved into limited-palette illustrations focused on scenes of everyday life and inspired by real moments encountered throughout the city.

Madrid / A fantastic tour

Plaza Mayor

Madrid

A fantastic tour

Maya de Silva

20 de junio de 2019

At dusk, walking up to the palace I could see a statue of a horse and its rider silhouetted against the palace. The rider’s sword was raised high, standing out against the darkening sky. Groups sat on the steps of the fountain enjoying the view and each other’s company. In the evening, the area took on a fairytale atmosphere with a multi-coloured, twirling carousel and twinkling fairy lights. We were serenaded by a Spanish guy who said his mother was from the same city Viva is from (what a coincidence – it’s just too bad he knew absolutely nothing about the city or where it was) and then asked us for 10 euro. An Instagram Husband/Boyfriend provided much entertainment as he followed his partner around taking multiple pictures - maybe he was happy to do this because she only smiled at him when he was taking a picture. The palace and the vast gardens are very romantic and it was good to see that Madrid is accepting of LGBT+ couples with multiple couples freely walking around the park hand-in-hand.

Day Trips from Rome / Two things to do around Rome

 

Pope’s Summer Palace in Castel Gandolfo

Day Trips from Rome

Two things to do around Rome

Maya de Silva
20 de mayo de 2019

1. Ostica Antica: Stepping back in time

What to do
As you enter the site you will step onto what remains of an old road; large blocks of stone inlaid in the ground provide a different (if somewhat harsh on the knees) walking experience. It is considerably easier walking along the ground on either side of the road but I would recommend walking on the stones at least for a while to truly enjoy the experience of walking down a vast avenue with ancient ruins on either side. This main road is called Decumanus Maximus and as you walk along you will encounter remains of arches along the right side as well as marble pillars. 

London Insights 2

The Globe Theatre

London Insights

Five things to do around London Bridge - Part Two

Maya de Silva
1 January 2017

This is part of a continuing series on places to visit and things to do in London from a local’s perspective. From watching Shakespearean plays to visiting museums, seeing London from several hundred feet above the ground to having a drink in a pub going back to medieval times, there is never a shortage of things to do. 

London Insights 1

London by night

London Insights

Five things to do around London Bridge - Part One

Maya de Silva
1 November 2016

Visitors may not think of London Bridge as being a tourist hot spot in the same way they think of the West End but recent developments have resulted in a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes and open spaces which have created a fantastic atmosphere. The area is all the more special because it successfully balances the modern and the historic; you can walk along cobbled streets while gazing up at the Shard. 

Copenhagen / The most perfectly designed city I have seen

 

The Little Mermaid

Copenhagen

The most perfectly designed city I have seen

Maya de Silva
20 July 2019

Copenhagen may just be the most perfectly designed city I have seen. The roads are broad. The pavements are broad. All roads have a cycle track (this is necessary because 52% of the population cycle). Buses are frequent and cover most locations, supplemented by a metro. Recycling bins are divided into various categories instead of the catch all ‘recycle’ bins seen in other cities.

India’s timeless spiritual journey

Devotees releasing glowing plates of offerings into the Ganges at night, reflecting a timeless act of faith and reverence

India’s timeless spiritual journey

A look at ashrams, sacred sites, and soulful traditions

Nihel bchini

8 JULY 2026

India has long been revered as the spiritual heart of the world—a land where ancient wisdom, living traditions, and mystical practices continue to flourish. From the sacred banks of the Ganges to the quiet solitude of Himalayan ashrams, the country offers a deeply transformative journey into the essence of spirituality.

 

A colorful sign stands prominently in front of the historic Convento de San Bernardino de Siena, showcasing the picturesque town that captivates visitors with its riotously colorful streets and rich history

Not your average pitstop: Valladolid, Mexico

Hidden depths and ancient wonders in the heart of Yucatan

Shruti Kunke

8 July 2026

Winter months of 2025. As the virus of the season went around town wreaking havoc in Toronto, there was another contagion spreading faster and wider – the Cancun fever. Every single person I know was going there between February and April. 

How to deal with disappointments in travel

A woman holding a map, puzzled about what to do next

How to deal with disappointments in travel

Turning around, halfway there

16 JUNE 2025, 

OLIVER D. ROBERTS

For months, I've been itching to see someplace new. Six months ago, I returned to my small southern town in the United States after spending six months in Madrid, Spain. Before this, I had barely traveled, especially not outside the country. While abroad exploring different foods, different people, and different ways, I caught a bug: the travel bug.

The unforgettable sights, sounds, and tastes of Marrakech

One year later: the enduring memories of Marrakech

A journey of self-discovery and unexpected adventures

16 OCTOBER 2025, 

OLIVER D. ROBERTS

We walked up the road on the mountain and found a path that jutted into the shade, continuing upward. My stomach rolled in pain, and the sweat stained my shirt as my bag grew heavier. How much longer, we asked the guide. Only a few more miles, he replied, smiling. I swallowed my groan and looked at my friend Joe, who did the same. 

 

Plaça dels Sedassos, Tarragona, Spain

Tarragona: solitary exploration of ancient ruins

A city from which history overflows

16 MAY 2025, 

OLIVER D. ROBERTS

Writing about this place and the experience it gave me feels almost wrong. Though, again, I feel the paradoxical urge, as many writers do, to share my experience.

Jogging through ancient Rome / A journey with the Gods

The Colosseum and Arch of Titus in Rome, Italy

Jogging through ancient Rome: a journey with the Gods

Iconic landmarks and mythology on a scenic running tour of Rome

15 MARCH 2025, 

BRENDA LEE BOHEN

The Roman Empire was a vast, polytheistic, fascinating civilization. Throughout the eternal city, we recognized and worshiped multiple gods and goddesses. Although the monotheistic religion of Judaism thrived throughout the empire—a religion that eventually gave rise to Christianity and Islam—the original Romans honored multiple deities. We truly believed that these gods and goddesses served a role in founding our civilization. Most importantly, we also believed that these gods and goddesses helped shape our daily lives.

Chapter 89 / A History of Travel Posters

Chapter 89

A History of Travel Posters

Poster art, in addition to being a true art form of its kind, has always been a powerful form of visual communication. Travel posters began at the turn of the 20th century as a vehicle for advertising the tourism industry. Colonial countries such as Great Britain, France and the Netherlands by organizing colonial exhibitions and creating new and exotic landscapes of their colonies, with bright and bold colors and causing a sense of adventure and exploration, prompted the observer to book trips and purchase tickets to their major cities by train, boat, Zeppelin or plane. Later, people wanted to visit these exotic places, and the posters started to advertise the real thing.  During the late 1800s until about 1950, posters, print ads, and brochures were the most common way for travel companies and agencies to reach their customers.

Sexual harassment

‘I feared for my life’: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de Santiago

Female pilgrims tell of terrifying aggression, the lingering effects and their belief that their cases are far from isolated

Ashifa Kassam and Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

Mon 11 Nov 2024 05.00

It was on the outskirts of the northern Spanish town of Mieres, as she raced past colourful houses built of stone and wood-framed windows, that Sara Dhooma wrestled with the possibility that she might die.

 

Sexual harassment

Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of ‘terrifying’ sexual harassment

Sexual aggression said to be ‘endemic’ on route through Spain, Portugal and France with solo female pilgrims at risk

Ashifa Kassam and Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

Mon 11 Nov 2024 05.00 GMT

Lone female pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago have spoken of being subjected to “terrifying” sexual harassment in near-deserted areas of rural Spain, Portugal and France.