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Windows and Doors

Windows from Sitges, the sequel

I promised another selection of windows from Sitges.  Here they are, this time with balconies but no flowers. Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at Windows and Whimsical […]

Masterpiece in the Born

One of my favourite places to sit in Barcelona is in the little square in front of Santa Maria del Mar in the Born.  It is a massive, imposing building […]

In Africa

I am off to Africa next week for a short holiday. To get me in the mood, I thought I would feature a few windows from my last African trip, […]

Handle at The Hoxton

The Hoxton is one of my new favourite London hotels.  It is well located for exploring Shoreditch’s may shops, restaurants and clubs, and for enjoying its vibrant street art.  The […]

The Colour of Ice Cream

We are having something of a heat wave here in Britain; so hot that the railway lines were melting near London Waterloo the other day.  So I thought that for […]

Corpus Christi Reflections

The College of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, to use its full name, is the 6th oldest college in Cambridge University, founded in 1352 by townspeople , primarily […]

Windows from Sitges

Sitges is an incredibly picturesque town: white and blue buildings, sandy beaches, modernist architecture, flowers, gardens, statues, …  And its windows are no exception. For this Thursday’s Lingering Look at […]

The Born Neighbourhood

El Born in Barcelona, is popular with tourists for its narrow streets, interesting and stylish independent shops, and great range of cafes, restaurants and bars. It is also still a […]