Countries

Manchester’s Industrial Architecture

Manchester has a strong industrial history and is generally recognised to be the first modern, industrial city. Many of its buildings have been renovated in recent years, but they still […]

-Botswana

Stillness

“Be still, my beating heart” Linked to Stillness.

-Venice

Venetian Penguins

Penguins in Venice! Linked to Ruby Tuesday.

-Japan

Non Sequitur in Kyoto

I’m not sure exactly what I expected of Japan before I visited. I had learned a bit of the language which had taught me about some aspects of the culture, […]

-Belgium

Illuminated Bruges

Wonderful Bruges: beautiful buildings, scenic waterways and so much beer! I particularly enjoy Bruges on cold, dry evenings, when the town is lit up and I can warm myself with […]

California

Nature Mural

This tiled nature mural in Laguna Beach, California is enhanced by the living nature that surrounds it. Linked to Monday Mural and White Rabbit Blog Hop: Pink. The White Rabbit […]

-Africa

The Challenges of Rhino Conservation

Today, 22 September, is World Rhino Day. This year, the day holds a renewed sense of urgency as poaching and habitat loss pushes rhinos closer to the edge of extinction in […]

-Manchester

Merchant’s Bridge in Catalan Square

During the regeneration of the Castlefield basin in Manchester, a spectacular footbridge was built from Slate Wharf to Catalan Square. The so-called Merchant’s Bridge has a 3 metre wide deck […]

-London

The London Streets are full of street performers with talent, from artists to zoological balloon crafters. Trafalgar Square always boasts a good selection of this talent, including living statues. I thought […]

California