Countries

The lion and the mulberry tree

Just down the street from the well know Casa Batllo, stands one of the most striking modernist buildings in Barcelona. Casa Lleó Morera stands on the corner of Passeig de Gràcia […]

-Day Trip from Barcelona

Art nouveau lights the streets

At the end of the 19th century, Vilafranca began its move from rural to urban. Celebrated architects from the area became involved in the structural changes, allowing Art Nouveau to […]

-London

Captain Scott

“Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These […]

-Barcelona

Mercy on high

This church sits close to Las Ramblas and the coast, but somehow hides itself from tourists, even though the towering statue of the Virgin of Mercy can actually be seen […]

-Brittany

Lighthouses in Brittany

And a few more view’s of lighthouses in Brittany: Copyright Debbie Smyth, 18 August 2018 Part of Photo for the week

-Barcelona

Gaudi, Montserrat and a water geyser

The Torre Glories, or Torre Agbar, has towered tall over Barcelona since 2005. This oval structure stands 144 metres tall, thanks to French architect Jean Novel, who was influenced by the […]

-France

Square house

Rest of Catalunya

Freedom for political prisoners

The call for the freeing of political prisoners is a common sign across Catalonia, with signs and yellow ribbons everywhere. Many are still pushing for independence for Catalonia, but the […]

-London