Rolls and Royce
The terracotta-coloured relief above is in the entrance hall of The Midland Hotel in Manchester. It commemorates the meeting between Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick Henry Royce in May 1904, which later led to […]
Tarragona’s Balcón del Mediterráneo
Tarragona is a beautiful city, with fascinating Roman remains and the perfect setting right on the coast. The Balcón del Mediterráneo is the name given to the viewpoint at the […]
London Bus, No Obstacle
Following on from last week’s post on London’s new bus, here is another type of red bus. Linking to Ruby Tuesday.
Mesmerising Mural
This massive mural shines high on a wall in Manchester city centre. Whether you like it or not, you have to admire the complexity and ingenuity. What is real and […]
Malaga City Hall
The beautiful pale yellow tones of the City Hall (Ayuntamiento) stand out in the Malaga sunshine. The sub-tropical climate here brings about 300 days of sunshine a year to shine […]
Margate Lido
A striking sign for a, sadly, long-gone attraction with an immense history. “Lido” is a term for an outdoor swimming pool and surrounding area, sometimes at a beach but not […]
Silent Turtle
One photo, no words for Silent Sunday.
Looking Grand in Black & White
Everyone knows the beauty of the Grand Canyon’s many hues, but in black and white I feel its majesty even more. The strong shadows lend depth that you don’t see […]
Knysna Lagoon
Knysna lagoon, a popular stopping point on the scenic Garden Route, is situated between George and Plettenberg Bay. Edged by forests extending into the Tsitsikamma National Park area, this beautiful spot is perennially […]
Roll out the Barrows
This is just one of the garden-themed installations at the South Bank this summer: mini-wheelbarrows inspired by the curves of a roller coaster and each containing a little garden. Linking […]
Travel with Intent 