Travel with Intent

Venetian Reds

Red in the otherwise jet black gondola and red geraniums on the balcony above, make this a beautiful little piece of Venice. Linked to Ruby Tuesday.

Mandarin Orange Monday

Unexpectedly Orange!

You never know what to expect in a London pub. When London hosted the Olympics last year, the city was abuzz with visitors. I was surprised to spy some hefty […]

-London

The Tourist Tube Map |wjlondon

For visits to any new city, it is always hard marrying the transport maps with the sights you want to see. Below is a tourist tube map for London, provided […]

Books & Bookshops

Book versus Kindle

I will never be a Kindle convert. Yes, I understand the convenience, instantly download what you want, carry it with you easily, take umpteen books on holiday without a need […]

-Barcelona

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 […]

Beach holiday

Sitges Mural

This mural is on a hotel wall on the seafront in Sitges. It features the church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla of Sitges. Here is the real thing: Posted […]

-London

Sweet Rickshaw

Getting around London is pretty easy so long as you are armed with a bus and tube map. An App that works off line is a boon. For a spot […]

-France

Silent Sunday

One photo, no words, for Silent Sunday.

-France

Paris Sky

Ed’s challenge this week calls for a photo that has been edited in some way, using photoshop or similar. The sky was so stunning in this photo, I decided to […]

-Kenya

I am continuing my African reminiscences, with these reflections from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Elephant Orphanage. Related posts: Highlights of Nairobi An African Love Story Posted as part of Weekend […]

-Manchester

Trailing Begonias in Manchester

These beautiful begonias adorn the pavements in that Castlefield area of Manchester, close to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). . Posted as part of the Festival of Flowers and […]

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