Green Windows
The Musée du Quai Branly, close to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, features indigenous art, cultures and civilizations from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The building was designed by architect Jean Nouvel and is famous […]
The Man who Walked through Walls
The square in Montmarte dedicated to French author Marcel Aymé (1902-1967), sports a jolly statue if what is probably Aymé’s most famous character, Dutilleul. In his famous short story, Le Passe-Muraille (The Walker-Through-Walls), Dutilleul suddenly […]
Evening Sky over Kings Cross
Summer isn’t quite over! There was a beautiful blue sky over Kings Cross yesterday evening. The tall sparkly thing is one of the new lights at the front of Kings […]
Top Places to Eat Out in Moscow
I was in Moscow twice last year, on business, and although I found some absolutely fantastic restaurants, the prices did make my eyes water a little. So when I came […]
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 in Spring
As summer draws to an end in Britain, I thought I’d feature some Spring flowers to remind us all of what is to come again in just a few months. […]
Americans in London
The United States and Britain have had a long and strong relationship. London contains many memorials and buildings, and bars too, that recognise and commemorate this friendship. 1. FD Roosevelt […]
Merchant Adventurers Hall in York
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is a stunning medieval guildhall set in beautiful gardens in the centre of York. History It is a grade 1 listed building and scheduled ancient monument. […]
Penny to Spend?
Need to spend a penny in London, and don’t know where to run? Then this map, courtesy of WJ London, could be a lifesaver. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Tube Map Of Free Toilets via Tube […]
Travel with Intent 