Through the Railings
The Water of Leith is a hidden gem of Edinburgh. It is the main river flowing through Edinburgh to the port of Leith. The peaceful walkway enjoys gorgeous scenery and […]
Multi-coloured Elephants
First came Cow Parade, in Switzerland in 1998, and then came Elephant Parade in 2007. In the mid-noughties, on holiday in Thailand, Marc Spits met Mosha, a young elephant who […]
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m. It lies about 100 km south-west of Tokyo, and can be seen from there on a clear day. The exceptionally symmetrical volcanic cone, snow-capped for several […]
Buskers in Barcelona
“Every thing that heard him play, Even the billows of the sea, Hung their heads, and then lay by. In sweet music is such art, Killing care and grief of […]
Mr. and Mrs. Big
Only in Manhattan! Linked to Photo Friday, Big and Monday Mellow Yellow.
Up Close and Incredibly Big
When we were in South Africa a while back, we took the opportunity to ride elephants bareback and to feed them. When you are that close, you appreciate the full […]
Rhino in the Wild
This is the first of what will undoubtedly be many posts about my recent holiday in Africa. I was lucky enough to spot the Big Five. This white rhino was […]
Sweet Rickshaw
Getting around London is pretty easy so long as you are armed with a bus and tube map. An App that works off line is a boon. For a spot […]
Full Tilt
Port Aventura, near Salou in Spain, makes a great day out for the kids if you’re visiting Barcelona or Tarragona. It is a pleasant theme park, with a good mix […]
Sitges: Simply Beautiful
Sitges is an extremely beautiful Catalan town: white and blue buildings, stunning coastline, sandy beaches, wide promenade, carefully tended gardens. It is also an artistic city, with a strong heritage […]
Travel with Intent 