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At a Snail’s Pace in Venice

In the main tourist hotspots of Venice, the crowds move at a snail’s pace.  I simply hate walking slowly, so it was with immense joy that I discovered that I only […]

Catalan Twist

On a recent visit, I discovered a twisting spiral of shoes decorating one of my favourite Barcelonan squares.    And look closer; there’s a little surprise in the centre.  Linked to […]

Grey Mosque

Istanbul was undeniably grey in February; outside was permanently dull, damp and dreich (to borrow a brilliant Scottish word). Inside though, there were lights, colour and patterns.  And yet, I love this […]

Flower Power

Venice has some beautiful florist shops dotted around town.  This tourist has gone for a flower power camouflage approach on her bottom half; her companion has gone more for the stand-out-in-a-crowd […]

Looking Down on the Grand Canal

-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 40 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photo(s) taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with an […]