Stiff Upper Lip
The Venice tourist shops overflow with gawdy masks of all shapes and sizes. Every now and then, though, you ‘ll come across a store or workshop producing the sort of […]
Door Framed
It’s rare to find the perpendicular in Venice. In fact, much of its charm lies in its faded, slightly askew appearance. Linked to Thursday Doors Copyright Debbie Smyth, 2015
At a Snail’s Pace in Venice
In the main tourist hotspots of Venice, the crowds move at a snail’s pace. I simply hate walking slowly, so it was with immense joy that I discovered that I only […]
Laughter Is Certainly The Best Medicine
There was no need to go inside this Pharmacy, just a look in its windows, especially those up high, made me laugh. Not your typical drug store! And it has […]
Catalan Twist
On a recent visit, I discovered a twisting spiral of shoes decorating one of my favourite Barcelonan squares. And look closer; there’s a little surprise in the centre. Linked to […]
A City For All Ages
Linked to Weekend in Black & White and Black & White Wednesdays.
Grey Mosque
Istanbul was undeniably grey in February; outside was permanently dull, damp and dreich (to borrow a brilliant Scottish word). Inside though, there were lights, colour and patterns. And yet, I love this […]
That Sinking Feeling
Linked to Photo Friday: Water and Weekend Reflections.
Flower Power
Venice has some beautiful florist shops dotted around town. This tourist has gone for a flower power camouflage approach on her bottom half; her companion has gone more for the stand-out-in-a-crowd […]
Looking Down on the Grand Canal
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 40 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with an […]
Great View, My Dear
Linked to Monday Mural.
Travel with Intent 