Challenges

The Ugly Five

Everyone knows about the Big Five, the five animals that tourists want to tick off while on safari, but what about the Ugly Five? They are just as much fun […]

-Botswana

Little and Large

Here are two African animals of very different sizes, shown in black and white. Linked to Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Animals.

-Edinburgh

Scottish Rooftops and Chimney Pots

Look Up, Look Down, week 7 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own […]

-Japan

Daimonji Festival

It always makes a trip more special for me when I’m able to participate in or spectate at a festival or local event, be it a cultural or sporting. A […]

-Naples and area

M is for… Mosaic

Mosaic ornamentation was widely used in the decoration of houses in Pompeii. One of highlights is the large mosaic of Alexander at the Battle of Issus, from the House of […]

-Belgium

Wordless Wednesday from Brussels

Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors.

-Manchester

Manchester’s Industrial Architecture

Manchester has a strong industrial history and is generally recognised to be the first modern, industrial city. Many of its buildings have been renovated in recent years, but they still […]

-Botswana

Stillness

“Be still, my beating heart” Linked to Stillness.

-Venice

Venetian Penguins

Penguins in Venice! Linked to Ruby Tuesday.

-Japan

Non Sequitur in Kyoto

I’m not sure exactly what I expected of Japan before I visited. I had learned a bit of the language which had taught me about some aspects of the culture, […]