Galleon on the East London Seas
These wild blue seas and fiery sky that decorate a wall in Turville Street in East London come courtesy of British street artist, Jim Vision. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 April 2015
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Debbie Smyth
M is for… Mirrored Garden on Ile de la Cité
The Square Jean-XXIII wraps around the South and East sides […]
St Alban’s Abbey
The Abbey in my home town was looking particularly grand in the Spring sunlight today. I have to admit that although it is known locally as “the abbey”, its official […]
Early Morning Traffic
Pre-dawn traffic on Westminster Bridge is a blur. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 April 2015
F is for… Face on the Wall
These fun 3D faces pop up all over the world. They are the work of Gregos, a French self-taught artist. His graffiti paintings first appeared in Paris in the late 1980s, […]
In the Haze of an Istanbul Mist
The February mist may blur the domes and minarets, but the views from the Topkapi Palace are undeniable stunning. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 April 2015
Originality is Reality
Las Vegas’ new LINQ Promenade, between the LINQ and Flamingo hotels, is home to the High Roller big wheel, a good selection of bars and eateries and a varied display of street […]
A Stroll around Montparnasse Cemetery
Montparnasse Cemetery, opened on 25 July 1824, is one of the three principal cemeteries of central Paris (the other two being Pere-Lachaise and Montmartre). It was originally one necropolis, but today […]
E is for… Exquisite Schlachertorte
The Viennese chocolate cake, Sachertorte, dates back to 1832, when Prince Wenzel von Metternich demanded his personal chef create a special dessert for several important guests. However, the chef fell ill and his sixteen-year-old apprentice, Franz Sacher, had to step […]
Odd One Out
In London, Boris bikes are morphing from Barclays blue to Santander red. Linked to Odd Ball, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday.
Mosque Ahead, Wet Behind!
There are great views of the Blue Mosque from these benches, but sitting presented a risk of severe dampness to unprotected behinds. Linked to Bench Series and My Sunday Photo. Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]
Travel with Intent 