I is for… Istanbul
And a very cold, dull, grey Istanbul at that – it’s not that I edited out the colour, there just wasn’t any there in the first place. Linked to Tagged […]
Sprouting Up in Brussels
Many of my recent travels seem to have resulted in the same mantra- “miserable grey, wet and cold: must return in better weather to explore properly”. This tree looks good […]
Beyond Hope
There’s a Congolese artist, known to some as “Papa Machete”, who produces some thought-provoking and somewhat disturbing sculptures. Freddy Tsimba was born in Kinshasa in 1967 and studied at the […]
Dusk at the South Bank
Linked to Blue Monday and One Word Photo Challenge.
Boogie on Down with DJ Bulldog
I defy you to look at this mural and not smile – even if you’re not a dog person. This is another Northern Quarter mural by Mancunian artist Kelzo, who […]
A Golden Moment at Topkapi
The Topkapi Palace was built in a brilliant location, with stunning views onto the water below. The Palace is now a museum and on the whole I’d say that a […]
City of Diversity
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their […]
Silent Sunday
Linked to Silent Sunday.
Wheel Shadows
Linked to Shadow Shot Sunday.
What Are You Beefing About?
Linked to Next Challenge: Cows and Signs, Signs.
Abandoned in Istanbul
I returned yesterday from my first ever visit to Istanbul. I found it to be a vibrant place, full of contrasts: old and new; East and west; spicy and sweet. […]
Travel with Intent 