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What a Difference a Day Makes

When I arrived in Salzburg last week, the weather was glorious: the sun was shining, the spring colours shone with vibrance and it was positively hot. The next morning, I awoke […]

Welcome to Istanbul

” ‘I cannot accept your money…’  The Turk is pleasantly surprised and leaves the shop.  The next morning when the barber opens his shop, he finds a thank you card […]

Muted Madrid

  Madrid’s architecture never disappoints, whether it’s the grand and effusive buildings of the Grand Via or these pastel-coloured, balconied buildings around Malasaña.   Linked to Muted. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 4 […]

Hazy Heights

On a sunny, hazy morning on the Malvern Hills you can just make out the snowy caps of the Black Mountains. Linked to Scale, View, Our World Tuesday and Outdoor Wednesday.

Split Personality

  Spring and Autumn lighten the heart: the change in weather brings contrasting colours, new textures, the smell of rain in warm(ish) air. And what a beautiful autumn we’re having this year, […]

Music or Noise?

At the end of our short break in Marseille, my daughter and I booked what we thought would be a peaceful meal at the rooftop restaurant at Mucem, where we […]