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Debbie Smyth

Nizwa goat market

First of all, let me introduce you to a few of my new acquaintances, some charming fellows who I met at the Nizwa Goat Market. Nizwa is a fascinating town, […]

-China

Wen Tower and a Banyan Tree

Lychee Bay is a relaxed and scenic area for a wander, at night or during the day. The area was first built as a summer resort in the Han Dynasty, with […]

-London

Into the future

-Iceland

A walk of all weathers

Reykjavik is a pleasant city to wander around, with an abundance of street art to keep me amused and some great coffee to warm me up. Now it’s time to […]

-Hong Kong

High time

The ICC Tower stands 484 m tall, forming part of the Union Square which sits atop Kowloon Station. When built in 2010, it was the 4th tallest building in the world, […]

-Hong Kong

Farman flew far

This mural commemorates the first aircraft to fly in Hong Kong: on 18 March 1911, Charles Van den Born flew his 1910 vintage Farman III over Hong Kong’s Sha Tin beach. […]

-Hong Kong

Year after year

Dominating a hillside in Hong Kong’s New Territories, opposite Fanling, the Fung Ying Seen Koon Temple is believed by many to be the dwelling place of immortals. This important Taoist temple […]

-China

Hint of pink on Green Mountain

-China

White

The views over Guangzhou from this 450 meter high terrace make this upper viewing deck of the Canton Tower a popular place for pre-wedding photos. The clarity of view depends […]

-Oman