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Elitloppet in Sweden

Harness Racing, specifically trotting, is a very popular sport in Sweden.  It is a year round event, taking place even at very high latitudes during the winter. The top Standardbred mile race, […]

Dome in Istanbul

This intricate piece by Christian Kraemer (b. 1975 in Karlsruhe, Germany), aka Dome,  has adorned a huge wall in Kadıköy since 2012.  To fully appreciate the level of detail and the amount of […]

Sant Salvador

Simple wooden benches line the promenade that runs the length of the sandy beach at Sant Salvador. Linked to Benches. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 4 May 2015

Unusual Perspective on Riddarholmen

Riddarholmen  is a tiny islet that forms part of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town. It is a short walk from Gamla Stan T-bana, but is much quiter than the main island of Gamla Stan. […]

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 […]