M is for… Magnets
Mmm, magnets. I could also have called this K for Kitsch! I don’t believe there’s a tourist destination in the world that doesn’t have magnets on sale. They may be rather […]
Venice’s Windows: Part 3, Be There or Be Quadrilateral
This is the 3rd and final part in my short […]
Venice’s Windows: Part 2, Overarching Delight
This is part 2 in my short series on Venice’s […]
City of Steps
Not something you’d associate immediately with Venice, but it is a city full of steps. Linked to Which Way?
Shanks’ Pony Feels at Home in Venice
If you don’t want to rely on Shanks’ Pony when in Venice, you need a boat. There are water buses and water taxis, and gondolas of course, and many Venetians […]
Remembering the Railway Workers
This bold piece of public art hangs on a wall close to Venice’s railway station and is dedicated to the railway workers of the region. Linked to Black & White […]
Matching Pair
Two cities, two countries, but the same theme: current day souvenirs contrast with a reminder of the cities’ history. Linked to Dialogue
Old Dog and Bone
It was the old dog and bone sign that caught my eye as I wandered through this street in Venice, so this iron horse was a real bonus. Not […]
Venice’s Windows: Part 1, In The Round
This is the first in a short series featuring images of Venice’s beautiful windows. Their varied shapes and sizes, their coloured and flaking surrounds, their wrought iron grilles, all seem to help […]
Streets of Venice
You may think Venice is all water, but in fact it is the perfect place for walkers. There are numerous streets, paths and alleys, and just a little effort will soon […]
Put Your Feet Up
Linked to the Odd Ball Challenge.
Travel with Intent 