Windows into the Orient
Sirkeci Station, in the European part of Istanbul, is famous for being the terminus for the Orient Express. A temporary station opened here in 1873, the first Orient Express train […]
First Scheduled Flight
This year, St Pete is celebrating the centenary of an important first: the world’s first scheduled flight. It may seem incredible, but the very first scheduled flight left the St […]
Orchid Festival at Kew
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 30 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]
Chilled at Disney
This lends a whole new meaning to the term “purple patch”. This youngster had clearly had a hard day of rollercoaster fun. Linked to One Word Photo Challenge: Purple.
Ferry ‘cross the Harbour
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it.
Brown is not Boring
This stocky little fellow is a Brown Parrot (also known as Meyer’s Parrot), and as you can see he is not at all boring even if his name is. His […]
Red and White at Kew
I finally got to the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens. The orchid displays were spectacular and I’ll share my photos soon. In the meantime, here is a red and white […]
Summer in the Light
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” –Charles […]
Crimson Fronds
On a wet and stormy Florida evening, this palm tree brought a very warm and welcoming feel to the seafront in St Petersburg. Linked to Ruby Tuesday.
London Eye Let Loose
Linked to Blue Monday, Next Challenge: Letter L and Our World Tuesday.
Turkish Delights
This week, I’m featuring two bright and beautiful murals from Istanbul. If you take a stroll from Tunel towards Galata Tower, along Galip Dede Cd, you’ll spot them in a […]
Travel with Intent 