The detail of these small ceramic tiles needs to be seen up close to appreciate the detail. But they also need to be seen as a whole to understand their […]
I had some great meandering walks in Istanbul, often getting lost, though never beyond recovery with the help of my phone map. I’ll write them up some time, but for now […]
Back in the Middle Ages, in Barcelona, the giants Goliath and St. Christopher, along with several monstrous beasts, were an important part of the Corpus Christi celebration. Guivernau recognised the Giants of […]
Madrid has many Irish pubs, just as you’d expect from any city these days. This particular one claims to be the smallest Irish pub in town. It was closed when […]
“Amb capa i barret hi ve cada nit Pèius Gener” This tiled mural in Barcelona depicts the Spanish writer, journalist and playwright Babot Gener Pompey (1848-1920), often known as Peius. He was bohemian and extrovert, a man of […]
I’m travelling again this week. Can you work out which city I’m in from the beautiful tiled street signs? Linked to Cee’s Which Way? and Fun Foto Challenge: Letters, and […]
Marvellous city Anchored in the Mediterranean Reefs surround you Sun warms you Water refreshes you Small islands protect you Long is your history Liberated are your people Wide are your […]
Travel with Intent 