Countries

Allies

This popular photo spot is the Allies sculpture created by Lawrence Holofcener. It was commissioned to mark 50 years of peace, and was unveiled in 1995 by Princess Margaret. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 18 April […]

-Cuba

Your Chevy Awaits

Hex Colour reference: C8385A A colourful note: This shade of red first appeared in Crayola boxes in 1949, labelled as dark red, with an official name change to […]

-London

Sweet Pink

Accompanying the pink lady in the window, there are plenty of pink macaroons in the cavern of the shop. The flavours vary with the season, but the pinks include rose, ginger and raspberry. […]

-Barcelona

Views from Montjuic

It’s a grey day here in London today, so let’s go and follow the sun in Barcelona. We’re setting out from the Magic Fountains and taking the grand staircase (or helpful escalators) up […]

-Azerbaijan

Stair Flare

This tantalising building of curves, whites and reflections is the work of Zaha Hadid. Referred to be some as “Queen of the Curve”, she has delivered some amazing buildings around […]

-New York

Arch

– Over to all of you to join the challenge with your own arch post, or with a post based on any single word that takes your fancy. Thanks to everyone […]

-London

Eeeek!

I don’t know about you, but to me this winged lion is looking shocked and surprised at whatever is advancing towards him down Avenue Gardens in Regents Park. There are four […]

-Barcelona

Pareos for Sale

– – Hex reference: #de5d83 A colourful note: the Crayola interpretation of the colour of blush is surprisingly robust, an unusual choice for a name that is normally associated with […]

-Azerbaijan

Surprises can arrive slowly

-Buckinghamshire

Putting you first keeps us first

– “Putting you first keeps us first” was the slogan used in a Chevrolet advertising campaign in the 1960s. It could be a good motto for another company we’ve heard a lot about […]