All Roads Lead from Istanbul
The Million was a mile-marker erected in the early 4th century AD in Istanbul (then Constantinople). It marked the starting-place for measurement of distances for all the roads leading to the cities of the Byzantine […]
Relaxing in Sitges
Sitges is one of my favourite relaxation spots, no matter what time of year. When the weather is warm enough there is a plentiful selection of beaches, to suit all […]
It’s all Latin to Me
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Delectable Doors.
Linger a While in Marseille
One of my very favourite places to linger: Linked to Daily Prompt: Linger and Outdoor Wednesday.
Istanbul’s Traditional Houses
Istanbul has a long tradition of wooden house construction. The majority of its wooden houses date back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but these buildings are deteriorating […]
Alive Alive-Oh!
Alive, alive-O! alive, alive-O! Crying cockles and mussels, alive, alive-O! She was a fish-monger, but sure ’twas no wonder For so were her father and mother before Molly Malone, the […]
True Blue
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is not named that without reason… Linked to Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside and Blue Monday.
Segway Shadows
This always looks such a fun way of seeing a city and I haven’t tried it yet. The tours in Barcelona don’t do this part of town anymore though; I’m […]
Misty and Moody Bosphorus
Linked to Weekend in B&W, Weekly Top Shot and Photo Friday.
Windows into the Orient
Sirkeci Station, in the European part of Istanbul, is famous for being the terminus for the Orient Express. A temporary station opened here in 1873, the first Orient Express train […]
Ferry ‘cross the Harbour
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it.
Travel with Intent 